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Upcoming Career Fairs

Sacramento - May 30, 2012

9:00am - 12:30pm

Embassy Suites Hotel - Riverfront Promenade
100 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814

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San Francisco - May 30, 2012

9:00am - 12:30pm

Embassy Suites - South San Francisco
250 Gateway Boulevard
South San Francisco, CA 94080

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Dallas - May 30, 2012

9:00am - 12:30pm

Embassy Suites Dallas - Near the Galleria
14021 Noel Road
Dallas, TX 75240

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Walnut Creek - May 31, 2012

9:00am - 12:30pm

Embassy Suites Hotel
1345 Treat Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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Houston - May 31, 2012

9:00am - 12:30pm

Embassy Suites - Near the Galleria
2911 Sage Road
Houston, TX 77056

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San Jose - May 31, 2012

9:00am - 12:30pm

Embassy Suites Hotel Milpitas - Silicon Valley
901 East Calaveras Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035

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San Antonio - May 31, 2012

9:00am - 12:30pm

Embassy Suites San Antonio - Intl Airport
10110 US Highway 281 North
San Antonio, TX 78216

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Inland Empire - June 26, 2012

9:00am - 12:30pm

DoubleTree Hotel
222 North Vineyard Ave
Ontario, CA 91764

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San Fernando Valley - June 26, 2012

9:00am - 12:30pm

Hilton Hotel
6360 Canoga Ave
Woodland Hills, CA 91367

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Seattle - June 26, 2012

9:00am - 12:30pm

Embassy Suites Hotel - Bellevue
3225 158th Avenue S. E.
Bellevue, WA 98008

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Los Angeles - June 27, 2012

9:00am - 12:30pm

Embassy Suites Hotel - LAX South
1440 East Imperial Avenue
El Segundo, CA 90245

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San Diego - June 27, 2012

9:00am - 12:30pm

Embassy Suites Hotel - La Jolla
4550 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92122

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Portland - June 27, 2012

9:00am - 12:30pm

Embassy Suites Hotel - Washington Square
9000 SW Washington Square Road
Tigard, OR 97223

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Orange County - June 28, 2012

9:00am - 12:30pm

Embassy Suites Hotel - OC Airport North
1325 East Dyer Road
Santa Ana, CA 92705

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Las Vegas - June 28, 2012

9:00am - 12:30pm

Suncoast Hotel and Casino
9900 Alta Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89145

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Salt Lake City - July 26, 2012

9:00am - 12:30pm

Embassy Suites Hotel
110 West 600 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

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Austin - July 26, 2012

9:00am - 12:30pm

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Phoenix - August 22, 2012

9:00am - 12:30pm

Embassy Suites Hotel - Biltmore
2630 East Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85016

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Denver - August 23, 2012

9:00am - 12:30pm

Embassy Suites Hotel Denver - Tech Center
10250 East Costilla Avenue
Centennial, CO 80112

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Resume Cover Letter

The purpose of the cover letter is to overall, summarize why you would be the best candidate for the position that you are applying for and to also further explain details on your resume that may call your candidacy into question, such as gaps on your resume or very brief stint with a particular employer.

Formatting and Structure


A typical structure for a cover letter is 3-4 paragraphs.
  • 1st Paragraph: Include how you found out about the opening along with some basic information about yourself.

  • 2nd Paragraph: This is the paragraph to include why you are interested in the position. Further include relevant accomplishments. Also, this is the paragraph in which to explain other items on your resume in detail.

  • 3rd Paragraph:  In this paragraph, express your interest in the opportunity for an interview, etc. Also offer the employer additional documentation of success along with references and letters of recommendation.