This document provides information on cover letters and resumes. It defines a resume as a summary of one's relevant experiences, studies, and skills for a job application. A cover letter is a presentation letter sent with the resume to provide additional information on one's skills and experience. Before writing these documents, it is important to avoid mistakes by reviewing vocabulary like synonyms for "because", "and", and "but" to avoid repetition. Samples of a cover letter and resume are provided.