| 1 | Update your resume and cover letter. | |
| 2 | And have at least three people proofread your resume and cover letter. | |
| 3 | Make sure your resume and cover letter are letter-perfect before you hit "send" one more time. | |
| 4 | Some say physical appearance matters even more to employers than a cover letter. | |
| 5 | If you have a gap in your employment history you have explained it in your cover letter. |