Resumes, CVs and Covering Letters in English

A resume or CV is a summary of your educational qualifications and work experience. Companies usually want to see your resume when you apply for a job. A covering letter is the letter that accompanies your resume when you send it to a company. Both of the documents are vitally important in the job application process.

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At the end are sample resumes and covering letters, with tests to check your understanding and a summary for future reference.

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