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Resumes and Cover Letters

This section will help you craft an effective resume or cover letter using advice, templates, and samples. For one-to-one help perfecting your resume, join us at an upcoming Drop-in Resume Clinic.

Resumes and Cover Letters

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This free tool will automatically generate a clear and polished resume using personal information that you input.

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Find library and internet resources to help to create your resume and cover letter.

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Find out what a Canadian resume and cover letter should look like.

Digital Library Resources

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CBCA is a Canadian-focused database that offers access to newspapers, magazines, scholarly journals and reference sources. *Also suitable for research at the elementary, high school and undergraduate levels.

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Everywhere for Vancouver residents
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A comprehensive Canadian career guide providing detailed listings of 550 occupations, including education and training information.

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Everywhere for VPL cardholders
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LinkedIn Learning offers video courses in business, computer technology, software, and creative skills, all conducted by experts in their fields.

New to LinkedIn Learning? View a video tutorial or visit the LinkedIn Learning FAQ page for more information.

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Everywhere for VPL cardholders