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Robert Meier, President of Job Market Experts, states, “98% of job seekers are eliminated at the initial resume screening and only the top 2% of candidates make it to the interview.” That’s an intimidating statistic given the high unemployment rate and the number of applicants vying for a new job. What this really means is that you need to be able to stand out from the crowd and sell yourself right from the get-go. That entails a professional resume coupled with an exceptional cover letter.