Resume Writing

Resume Writing, resume services, and information on how to write a resume, including an online resume, are all available free from many websites on the Internet. You can find information on creating a resume, sample resumes, resume builders, resume templates, resume examples and also how to create a cover letter by browsing the resources below.

What is a Resume?

An important part of Office Skills training is to learn how to create a resume that you can use in your job search. Before you begin exploring the resources below, you need to understand the purpose of a resume. A Résumé is a document containing a summary or listing of relevant job experience, accomplishments, skills and education that relate to your career objectives.   The purpose of a resume is to obtain a job interview and ultimately obtain a job.  If you do not have any job skills or experience, you can include volunteer or community work on your resume.  If you have obtained certificates in Office Skills, you may include this training as part of your Education.

How to Write a Resume.

A resume should never be more than a couple of pages long so learning how to summarize your skills is important. A good starting point would be to read Steps to Creating a Skills Based Resume provided by the Portland Community College. Another useful resource is the article on Resume Writing by Thinkquest.org. If possible, print out one of these lists and follow the guidelines to begin summarizing your skills. You may also wish to reference the Resume Writing Overview and articles provided by the Write a Resume website which provides useful information about resume writing.

Resume Writing

We've researched the following websites and found them to offer good free resume writing advise:

How to Write a Resume by http://www.how-to-write-a-resume.org provides a wealth of information on resume writing, tips on how to find a job, cover letter writing and interview tips and tools.

Sample Resumes

Writing a Successful Resume by the College of St. Catherine. Provides information on successful resume writing and a sample resume.

Types of Resumes and Samples by ResumeEdge.com provides information about the different formats (chronological vs. functional) of resumes and many different samples.

Create a Cover Letter

Once you have created your resume, the last step is to create your cover letter to go with it. The cover letter should introduce you, explain your reason for writing as well as highlight a few of your experiences or skills. The cover letter should also request your desire to meet personally with the potential employer.

As this letter will reflect on how well you communicate, you should take great care to write an effective and impressive letter. To help you compose a great cover letter to go with you resume, we've researched a few good free web resources which provide sample cover letters, instructions and tips on how to write a good cover letter.

Resumes and Covers Letters from Rollins College. Information on writing resumes, cover letters, computer tips and samples.

What is a Cover Letter: Tips from the University of Wisconsin on writing covers letters including how to organize your cover letter.

Cover Letter Samples and Templates. Provided from CDC Career Development.