A nicely formatted cover letter attached to your resume is a great way to show a prospective employer that you are sincerely interested in the job being offered—it may even give you a valuable advantage over other candidates.

Following our previous look at resume writing, we now look at how to format a resume.

After weeks of searching, you’ve finally found it: a job posting that suits your skills and interests perfectly. Clinching an interview is vital when it comes to finding employment, so why take a risk? Follow our editor's advice and submit a cover letter along with your resume or application.

Your formal resume is a summary of your education and job experience. It is the all-important document that will be your first impression to a prospective employer.