Prepare and update (or use one you already have) a resume and cover letter for a job you are interested in or a job that you currently have. The purpose of this exercise is to get a resume prepared for the future or to update a current resume you already have. Cover letters are also eextremely important as they tell a perspective employer why you want a job or why you are qualified for this job. It is a great way to get your qualifications known in a simple and quick manner.