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Resumes and Cover Letters

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Selected Print Resources about resumes and cover letters

 

Online: 

About.com - Comprehensive collection of resources for cover letters, resumes, etc. 

 

Careerbuilder.com - Free resume reviews. 

 

CareerLab - Free cover letter collection  

 

CareerOneStop - Provides advice and information about resumes, cover letters and interviewing.

 

Free Resume Test – Provides advice and check to see if yours stands out in a crowd  

 

JobLink Career Centers – Offers employment and training services that can help job seekers find a new or better job.  Services available at JobLink Career Centers include: computer access, career guidance, resume preparation and more.

 

Monster.com –  Advice, resumes, and cover letters.

 

Resume Critique Chart - Includes key points to review in a resume.

 

Resume Resource – Resources for resumes, cover letters, interviews, etc.  

 

Resume Writing - A Connecticut Department of Labor publication with information about resume writing, transferrable skills, types of resumes and more.

 

Ten Things to Avoid On Your Resume - Advice on how to give your résumé the edge and avoid these mistakes:

 

The Riley Guide – Provides help with resumes and cover letters.

 

The Resume Place - Includes detailed information on preparing private sector and federal resumes.

 

USA Jobs - Information Center – Official job iste of the US Federal Government: includes help with resumes, interviewing,  hiring trends, writing and cover letter tips.  

 

VisualCV - Allows participants to create a free media-rich online resumes.

 

Writing Your Resume For Success - A Connecticut Department of Labor’s Office of Research publication that provides resume tips, terms nd topics to avoid, employer expectations, and sample résumés and cover letters.

 

Yahoo! Hot Job Career Tools - Includes interviewing tips and a guide to resumes and cover letters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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