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If you have important new information to share – significantachievements, a promotion, a company award, a new degree, expandedtechnology skills, a media appearance, or any other notable success– you must put it on your resume. It’s not worth taking the risk that itwon’t be seen in the cover letter.LIGHTBULB MOMENT:Never make the assumption that your coverletter will be read. Some will read it, and somewon’t. Always be prepared with anupdated resume.Fortunately, 50% to 65% of recruiters and hiring managers do read coverletters, so you’re not writing in vain! Indeed, for those who do read theletter – either before or after they read the resume – it’s critical that thecover letter be as powerfully written and professionally presented asyour resume.CHAPTER 13 : Using theProfessional’s Resume293