Cover Letters & Resumes

The best fonts for your resume ranked

Recruiters take six seconds to decide whether or not to toss your resume, so the right font makes a big difference. If a recruiter can’t read your words, or is put off by a funky font, you won’t even get a second look.

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.