How to write a resume

• How to write a resume
• Resume Tutor

This award-winning site will help you get your resume in order. It is an interactive workbook that should simplify the resume writing process.
• U.S Department of the Interior: Guide to Resumes

This is a useful site with a lot of information about writing a resume.  It containsthe basics of resume writing, some common misconceptions, list of action verbs you can use in your resume, and a link to the Resume Tutor.
• Writing Resumes from Brandeis University

Another very useful resume writing site designed for the students of this university.   It includes the elements of an effective resume, a list of action verbs you might use in your resume, as well as resume samples.
• Resume Writing and Cover Letters From Indiana University
  A guide to writing resumes with examples
• Resume Writing Center
• Resume writing guidelines
• Resume writing Hints --Do's and Don'ts

Resume Formats and Samples

• Resume Formats: Functional and Chronological

Explains the difference bewtween functional and chronological resumes and gives samples of each.
• Resume Formats: Which one works.  This site explains the difference between a chronological and functional resume
• Three Basic types of resumes Briefly expalins the difference chronological, functional and combination resumes.
• Example of a chronological resume

Cover Letters

• Examples of cover letters --in response to a job ad and unsolicated etters (no job advertised)

Updated May 2002