• If you don't deliver your resume in person, you should enclose a typed cover letter stating why you are submitting your resume to this particular company, a brief summary of your qualifications and your appreciation of the employer's review of your resume.
• If you don't receive a response to your resume within five business days, you should follow up on your resume with a telephone call to the employer.
• If you do receive an interview, congratulations! As soon as you have completed your interview, send the employer a short, neatly hand-written or typed letter stating your thanks for the opportunity to interview with the company and reaffirming your interest in working there.

Chronological Resume:

• Starts with most recent employment and works back.
• Includes general personal and educational information.
• Traditional type of resume.
• Advantage: Easy to follow.
• Disadvantage: Does not emphasize special knowledge of job you are applying for.
• One or two pages in length.

Targeted Resume:

• Organized by topics, regardless of time.
• Focuses on accomplishments and capabilities particular to a certain job or field.
• Advantage: Shows employer your knowledge that is important for that particular job.
• Disadvantage: Requires more research of job you are applying for.
• One or two pages in length.