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Module 8 Digital Career Resources 145

Introduction: Steps to Embarking on a Great Career 146

8.1 Building Your Résumé 147
The Primary Purpose of a Résumé Is to Obtain an Interview 148
What Should I Include in My Résumé? 148
What Type of Résumé Should I Use? 151
Should I Make My Résumé Scanner Friendly? 153

8.2 Writing an Effective Cover Letter 156
The Purpose of a Cover Letter Is to Summarize and Persuade 156
Structure an Effective Cover Letter 157

8.3 Finding a Job 161
Ashford Career Services 161
Online Job Searching 162
Networking 165
Additional Career Resources 166
Summary & Resources 168

Module 9 Investing in Your Education 171

Introduction: Your Financial Future Starts Now 172

9.1 Responsible Borrowing 173
Understanding Interest: The Beauty and the Beast of Compounding 173
Student Loans: Know Your Options 176

9.2 Credit Cards: A Tool, Not a Crutch 181
What Is Your Credit Score, and How Do You Get It? 183
What’s in Your Credit Report, and Who Can See It? 184
Why Does Good Credit Matter? 185

9.3 Being Credit Savvy 187
Shopping for a Credit Card 187
Protecting Your Credit 188
Paying Down Debt 189
Summary & Resources 192

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