Cover Letters & Resumes

10 things your resume is probably missing—that recruiters definitely want to see

Monster asked career experts what they consider the absolute must-haves for great resumes—and what your resume is likely lacking if you’re still not getting a callback. So before you hit “send” on your next batch of job applications, make sure you’re steering clear of these 10 common resume mistakes.

Nursing student resume sample

View this sample resume for a nursing student, or download the nursing student resume template in Word.

Make sure your cover letter includes these three things

Many jobs ask you to file a cover letter along with your other application materials, but even if a cover letter is optional, you might take the opportunity to send one along. The goal? To express your knowledge, applicable skills, and passion for the job in question as a way to connect the dots for the human resources staff.

EMT cover letter

For top EMT jobs, you need a cover letter that promotes both your skills and passion. View this sample cover letter for an EMT, or download the EMT cover letter template in Word.