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Article 1:
Schullery, N.M., Ickes, L., & Schullery, S.E. (2009). Employer preferences for resumes and cover letters. Journal of Business Communication Quarterly, 72, 163-176.
Employer Preferences for Résumés and Cover Letters 
Summary: The authors of this article review employer preferences for resume style and delivery. Employers of all sizes and in all industries tend to prefer chronological resumes electronic delivery of resumes and the vast majority of employers prefer cover letters be included.

Article 2:
Amare, N., & Manning, A. (2009). Writing for the robot: How employer search tools have influenced resume rhetoric and ethics. Journal of Business Communication Quarterly, 72, 35-60.
Writing for the Robot: How Employer Search Tools Have Influenced Resume Rhetoric and Ethics 
Summary:  This article deals with the trend for job seekers to modify key words in their resume to get past resume scanners. It considers the ethical implications of this practice.

Article 3: 
Lipovsky, C. (2008). Constructing affiliation and solidarity in job interviews. Discourse & Communication, 2, 411-432.
Constructing Affiliation and Solidarity in Job Interviews 
Summary: This article highlights the importance of constructing affiliation and solidarity with interviewers through interpersonal interaction. It identifies two strategies by which candidates can accomplish this: expressing enthusiasm and interest in their work and profession, and demonstrating their professional ability.

Article 4: 
Parton, S.R., Siltanen, S.A., Hosman, L.A., & Langenderfer, J. (2002). Employment interview outcomes and speech style effects. Language and Social Psychology, 21, 144-161.
Employment Interview Outcomes and Speech Style Effects
Summary: This article highlights the importance of using powerful speech in interview situations. Powerful speech was associated with the attribution of competence and perceived employability.