Chapter 10 of Markel discusses job-application materials, which is narrowly defined as résumés and application letters.

Although you may not be writing a résumé and cover letter for Project 4, you will certainly have to write these documents and keep them updated over the course of your career. Since that’s the case, I want to spend a little time pointing out some useful information you can use when you do work on job application materials.

• There’s good information in chapter 10 of Markel, including details on how to adjust your documents for electronic submissions.

• Use the example résumés and cover letters in the 2014–2015 Career Planning Guide. Career Services publishes information on exactly what recruiters who come to Virginia Tech are looking for. Be sure to take advantage of the resources that Career Services offers. They have workshops, presentations, and even advising appointments.

• Pay attention to the Professional Communication section of the 2014–2015 Career Planning Guide for tips on not just cover letters, but also the other kinds of communication you will need to make.

Reading Quiz

After reading the chapter, complete the reading quiz in Scholar for Chapter 10.

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