Your Job Search: Preparing Your Résumé and Cover Letter
By: AARP.org | Source: AARP.org | October 20, 2008
Bob Skladany is the chief career counselor for RetirementJobs.com.
Your Job Search
- Your Job Search: The New World of Job Searching
- Your Job Search: What Do You Want to Do?
- Your Job Search: Preparing Your Résumé and Cover Letter
- Your Job Search: What Type of Work Arrangement Is Right for You?
- Your Job Search: Researching Jobs and Employers
- Your Job Search: Applying for Jobs
- Your Job Search: The Interview Process
- Your Job Search: The Job Offer
Find a Job
Search full-time, part-time, and flex-time jobs from age-friendly employers.
AARP Programs
National Employer Team
These companies, formerly known as Featured Employers, joined with AARP in this program because they recognize that older workers make up a very important part of the workforce. They want to hire older workers because they know that they bring leadership, experience, and skills to do the job.
Find helpful tips and advice for writing your cover letter and resume on AARP.org from expert Bob Skladany, chief career counselor. You can ask experts for advice and get tips, such as: Generally avoid or minimize use of the word, "experience." Instead, emphasize capabilities, qualifications, and achievements—not previous titles, duties, and length of service.... Back to Article
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