Resumé Guides

About.com Writing Resumés. Links that cover a wide range of information on resumés, cover letters, and curriculum vitae. Includes sample resumés, templates, hints and more. Also check About.com's section on Jobs and Careers.

A Guide to Effective Resumé Writing. Employment Weekly's basic guidelines for resumé writing.

How to Write a Resumé. Includes tips about writing a cover letter, the resumé, and thank you letter, as well as using resumé writing and distribution services.

Job Star-Resumés. Discusses what resumés are, the various types of resumé, with tips on selecting the best type for your needs, includes selected resumé resources on the Web, and much more. A clean, easy-to-use site with information not listed everywhere.

The Riley Guide: Employment Opportunities and Job Resources on the Internet. Compiled by Margaret F. Dikel, this guide is consistently rated one of the top job seeking guides on the Web. The site includes information on preparing for a job search, resumés and cover letters, targeting and researching employers and much more.

For additional information see:

Career and Employment Resources. (WMU Libraries)

Career Resources. (Syracuse University Library)

Rutgers University Libraries Job Searching/Research Guide.