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Resumés and Cover Letters
Creating a resumé takes word-processing skills.
Take a class at the library to learn the basics!
Can't make it to a class? Check out a tutorial that will get you started.
Damn Good Resumé
Over one hundred sample resumés listed by occupation along with some basic tips on resumé writing.
Monster.com Resumé Center
More tips and samples of resumés and cover letters.
Resumé Tips: Do's and Don'ts
Expert advice on improving your resumé. [Print-friendly version]
The Riley Guide: Resumés & Cover Letters
Links to a variety of resources on resumé and cover letter writing as well as job searches, researching employers, networking, interviewing, and negotiating job offers.
Resumé & Cover Letter Samples
Chronological and functional resumé examples, as well as a cover letter example.
Tutorials & Templates
Creating Your Resumé in Microsoft Word
Basic tutorial of how to create a resumé using Microsoft Word's resume wizard. From the San Diego Public Library.
Job Resumé Templates
Word template files you can download and fill in with your own information. From the Montgomery County-Norristown (PA) Public Library.
Resumé Examples
Examples in Word format that you can download and fill in with your own information.
From the Electronic Classroom at Rondo Community Outreach Library.
- Chronological - general
- Chronological - retail
- Hostess
- Medical or technical assistant
- Return to the workforce
- Functional
- Targeted
- Combination
Need to attach your resumé to an e-mail?
Here's how! (for Yahoo! e-mail)
Last updated: December 31, 2007 - jl
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