One other thing about resumes that I'll mention -- don't underestimate the value of hand delivering (i.e. not mailing or faxing) a clean, crisp resume printed on quality bond paper. It obviously won't get you the job alone, but when you're looking at a bunch of resumes that look like crap because they were faxed in (i.e. fuzzy copy, printed on regular, dull photocopy paper), yours will physically stand out from the others. When my wife interviewed with the City of Calgary (who gets hundreds of applications), the HR person actually mentioned this about her resume.
Depending on the job you're applying for, if you really want to impress, put the resume and cover letter in a full-size envelope with a computer printed mailing label to the recipient. It's a great way to differentiate yourself with your presentation and shows that you took the time to put in a serious application.
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