Resumes

Build the Resume Employers Want - The resume is probably your most important job-search tool, but can you construct one that shows employers how perfect you are for the job?

Sample Resumes! - Seven sample resumes by format and major.

Proofread Your Resume - The first step for many employers is to narrow the field of candidates by looking for some reason—typos, misspellings, grammatical mistakes—to discard resumes.

Resume-Writing Tips - List of tips compiled from the advice of employers, career counselors, and recent graduates whose resumes helped them land meaningful employment.

Securing Your Career Success: More Than Just a Great Resume - It doesn’t matter if you’re a senior or underclassman; it’s never too early to think about your career.

The Resume-Internship Connection - Resumes aren't just for job seekers. If you're applying for an internship or co-op, you need one, too. Here's what to do.

Tips for Creating a Global Resume or CV - Interest in pursuing international careers has skyrocketed in recent years, enhanced by chronic personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their borders for talent.

Tips for Electronic Resumes - Preparing your resume to be read by an electronic eye can help keep your resume from being overlooked.

Translate Your Resume for Electronic Eyes - A growing number of employers use computers to scan and sort resume submissions. If your resume is not scannable and readable, the electronic eye may overlook it.

Writing Your International Resume
If you’re thinking about a job overseas, you may need to reformat your resume to fit the traditional requirements of the country where you’d like to work. Here are job application guidelines from five countries you may be interested in (and a link at the end to information from more countries).

COVER LETTERS

Carefully Crafted Cover Letter
Writing an effective introduction to your resume

Cover Letters Count
Years ago, it seemed there was no question about cover letters accompanying resumes. Now, you'll sometimes find classified ads that state explicitly "resumes only" or that tell you to fax a resume but don't stipulate the inclusion of a cover letter. What do you do?

Sample Cover Letter 1: Conservative/ Formal - This letter, sent to a human resources manager at a traditional firm, stays well within the boundaries of convention.

Sample Cover Letter 2: Creative/ Informal - This letter, sent directly to the firm's art director, starts off differently than a traditional letter and maintains a less formal tone throughout.

Sample Cover Letter for Electronic Resume - Sample cover letter