Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Resume Design
This guide outlines critical issues in designing your resume, including "the quadrant test" and information on layout, serif fonts, and sans-serif fonts. Also includes a PDF file as a sample.
Amby Duncan-Carr
Amby: Resume Writing
Are you preparing to write your resume? Explore helpful tips to assist you in creating a powerful resume to get the job you are looking for.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia Career Services: Helpful Handouts
The University of Virginia Career Services Center offers numerous helpful handouts and career guides for the student preparing for a career. Handouts range from how to analyze your work preferences to how to write a resume. All handouts...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Twentieth Century Resumes
Students will use the Alabama Virtual Library and other reference materials available in the library to create a resume for a twentieth century historical figure from United States history, science, or literature. The lesson is designed...
The Write Place
Literacy Education Online
Literacy Education Online (or LEO) is a great place to start if you need help with your writing. The homepage is organized around kinds of problems or questions you might have concerning your writing. Find your problem, click on the...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Tips for Writing Resumes
Are you ready to apply for the job of your dreams? Explore tips for creating a great resume to help you get the job.
Amby Duncan-Carr
Amby: Resume Formats
Explore the various styles of resumes! Using the three types of resumes as resources you can create a great resume to showcase your strengths.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: A Left Brained Writing Prompt: Rather Unlikely Employment Resumes
After studying the structure and writing style of resumes, create an unlikely resume for a specific thing in your life. What in your life might need to apply for another job some day, maybe when you are done with it? Your car? Your bed?...
Other
Teen Analyst: Get on the Right Career Track
Finding the right career is one of the most important things you have to do after college. This section contains a few articles to help you get on the right track.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Resumes and Vitas: Scannable Resumes: Power Point
A slide presentation on how to write, format, and punctuate a scannable resume.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin: College of Fine Arts: Fine Arts Career Services
University of Texas at Austin Fine Arts students can search for jobs, schedule career advising, or view courses. Resources for aiding in writing a cover letter or resume are available without a student ID.
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Cover Letters
Are you looking for tips to create a super cover letter? Use the cover letter resources to help you get an interview!
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Letters Concerning Employment: Resume Follow Up
A guide and model for following up on an a cover letter and resume that have already been sent to a potential employer.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Career City Resources
Are you interested in exploring your career interests? Using the Glencoe career city resources; you can explore self assessments, resumes, cover letters, and interview tips.
Syracuse University
Elmira College: Doroth Canfield Fisher
This unique site offers a Fisher (1879-1958 CE) "resume" that hightlights her educational and professional achievements, along with a list of her writings.