Candidates often ask us for advice about how to present themselves to potential employers. While it is aimed primarily at the public sector and city manager positions in particular, much of it is applicable to the private sector as well. We hope the information provided in this section of our website will be helpful.

Note that the materials provided herein are designed to be used together. We suggest, for example, that when you are reading the resume section, first print out the sample resumes and have them on hand as you read the section on constructing a good resume. The same is true of the references, cover letter and so on. Please contact us if you have any thoughts or suggestions about this section of our website.