Functions of a resume
- Stand out, i.e. make you stand out
- Brand exposure ( possibly for the first time)
- Communicate:
- Your objective
- your work experience
- your education
- your abilities/skills
- your accomplishments/awards
- your relevant interests
- Your references
- Your portfolio availability
- Ability for typographic design and craft
Functions of a cover letter
- Stand out, i.e. make you stand out
- Brand exposure ( possibly for the first time)
- Communicate your understanding of who you're writing to
- Communicate your desirability to who you're writing to
- identify the position you desire
- Inspire reader to respond, or
- Inform reader of forthcoming contact
- Be memorable.