Magazine's Résumé Advice Includes Tips from Steve Langerud

November 23, 2011

November 23, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — Drafting a cover letter to accompany your résumé "can be a daunting challenge," reports ADVANCE for Medical Laboratory Professionals. The publication's Kerri Hatt writes, "However, don't be tempted to skip this step, unless the application specifically states not to include one. Think of the cover letter as your audition in an effort to ensure recruiters seriously consider your résumé, Steve Langerud, a workplace consultant and director of professional opportunities, DePauw University (http://www.stevelangerud.com/), advised."

The article can be found at the magazine's website (a login/registration may be required).

Steve Langerud has helped more than 15,000 people with workplace issues and is regularly quoted in articles on the job market and career development, including a November 9 MarketWatch article and the October 23 edition of the New York Times.

He is available to help DePauw students and alumni with career planning. Visit DePauw's Office of Civic, Global and Professional Opportunities here.

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