Resumes & Cover Letters

Having the right style resume is extremely important and what you have to offer on your resume is just as vital. The links provided here will give you the opportunity to either look for sample resumes to guide you on writing your own or sites that provide you with the service of writing one for you for a small fee. The companies you are applying to are looking for resumes that mean something and that are well done. A resume never results in a hire but it is an important first step in getting the job of your choice.

What is a Resume?
The resume is a selling tool outlining your skills and experience. A resume will never get you hired but it is a very important first step in the hiring process. An incomplete or poorly prepared resume rarely results in interviews.

Resume Samples

Sample chronological and functional resumes.

Resume Resources on the Internet

General Tips for Everyone
Recent Graduates
Electronic Resumes
Federal Job Seekers
Technical Job Seekers
Executive Job Seekers

Selecting a Resume Format

Choose the resume style that suits your qualifications, job history and target position:

Chronological Resume Functional Resume Combination Resume Targeted Resume Curriculum Vitae Scannable Resumes Electronic Resume

Electronic Resume Distribution

E-Mail Resume

Resume Banks Resume Distribution Services HTML Resumes Resume Newsgroups Resume on a Disk

Cover Letters

The importance of cover letters.
Sample Cover Letters