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Get access to action verbs by skill and a cover letter guide. Also get resume tips and sample resumes including federal government templates along with sample cover letters including informational and job interview templates. 

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Action Verbs

  • Action Verbs 
  • Action Verbs by Skill ("185 Powerful Action Verbs That Will Make Your Resume Awesome", www.themuse.com)

Cover Letter Guide

  • How to Write Effective Cover Letters

Sample Resume Templates

  • Sample SIPA Format Resume
  • Sample Chronological Resume 1
  • Sample Chronological Resume 2
  • Sample Chronological Resume 3
  • Sample Executive Resume
  • Sample Functional Resume
  • Sample Related Experience Resume

Sample Cover Letter Templates

  • Sample Cover Letter Requesting Informational Interview
  • Sample Cover Letter Requesting Full-Time Position 1
  • Sample Cover Letter Requesting Full-Time Position 2
  • Sample Cover Letter Requesting Full-Time Position 3
  • Sample Cover Letter Requesting Full-Time Position 4
  • Sample Cover Letter Inquiring About Summer Internship
  • Sample Thank You for Informational Interview
  • Sample Thank You for Job Interview
  • Sample Acceptance and Decline Letters (via Email)

GOVERNMENT Resume Information

  • How to Build a (Federal) Resume
  • What Should I Include on My Federal Resume?
  • Sample Federal Resume and Tips
  • GovLoop Rock Your Resume Toolkit (Local, state, federal, and other government resume tips, articles, and templates)

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