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Resumes are your first, best shot for getting your foot in the door. And therein lies the awful beauty of constructing killer resumes and cover letters. No stress. Sure.

But sturdy construction of a good resume and cover letter can be learned just like any other skill. Build the pieces up to a complete, impressive package and you'll leave prospective employers wondering how they've gone on so long without you.

Check out our guide to some of the best sites for learning more about easing your way into the job market with tips & advice, resume tutorials, samples, examples, and more compelling evidence that you are, indeed, your resume and cover letter...

More about how to write a resume around the Web:

Resumes & Cover Letters : The Riley Guide - A premier resource for top-flight tips on more effective cover letters and tricks to writing the standout resume, with an extensive directory of links to related sites offering more expert advice..

Resume Tutor! - Six-part, interactive learning tool for building better resumes including an overview, the three main formats, structure and composition, general tips and advice.

Monster: Resume - The monster resource from a leading online employment center offering free resources, interactive tools and how to's on mastering the resume, dos and don'ts, resume components and samples, and related message board for further reading or posting questions.

AGU Resume Guide - The key to writing more dynamic resumes that get noticed, including pointers, tips and advice on getting started, basic structure, and scroll down to the bottom of the page for an extensive list of "action" verbs that can put more life into any resume.

Resume Guide - Career Services at Princeton University - Extensive guide to resume essentials as well as brainstorming, what to include, sample resumes, tips on electronic and international submissions and guides to submitting your resume for fellowships, scholarships and graduate school.

Cover Letter Guide - Excellent guide to writing the 'sales pitch' cover letter with basic rules and techniques, hints and tips on the lead line, the main body and the closer, along with a cover letter template, samples for different types of cover letters and the follow-up thank you letter.


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