Resumes and cover letters are clearly important.  Personally, I think resumes are out of style.  I would much prefer the interview "only" as a source to understand the candidate.  However, resumes and cover laters are most definately important in the world today.

If you are in the process of searching for a fashion job, you will need to get your resume in order.

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eResumes & ResumeWriting Services This site provides resume help, tips, formats, examples, cover letters, online resumes, professional resumes, free resumes, e-resumes and more.

Five Items Hiring Managers Look for in Resumes: How to Make the Cut A DBM's article on Outplacement.

Net Resumes: Let Yours Grab Great Opportunities DBM recommends the listed tips for every resume.

Susan Ireland This site provides information for job seekers (create a resume, write a letter, land a job)and for organizations (career center tools and outplacement services).

The Resume Place This site gives information on creating private-sector resumes as well as preparing federal resumes.

The Riley Guide: Resumes & Cover Letters This site explains what you should know before posting a resume online. It has plenty of pointers on content and formatting, choosing a job site, and staying cyber-safe.

What is the Right Resume for Me? Learn more about the differences between chronological, functional, and electronic resumes.

200 Free Cover Letters for Job Seekers The 200 letters collection is divided into 2 parts: How to write a great letter, and 200 of the world's best letters.