Resume Development

1. Sample Resumes and Tutorial
   Source: CSUEB Career Development Center
• Samples of Chronological Resumes, categorized by Majors (44 samples)
• Functional Resume, Sample #1 -- Focuses on skills rather than employment history
• Functional Resume, Sample #2
• Sample Text Resume -- a.k.a. "Emailable" or "Scannable" resume
• Career Objectives - Examples of good career objectives.


• Sample Reference List - This is what's "Available Upon Request"



• Resume Tutorial - Content - The "meat" of your resume. Learn about the various sections of a resume and how to write effective bullets.
• The Objective of your resume
• Education and Experience
• Skills
• Other Resume Sections
• Resume Tutorial - Format - Learn about fonts, margins, text alignment, special formatting, and how to send an e-mailable resume.
• Font size and Style
• Margins and Text Alignment
• Length
• Special Formatting
• Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation
• The E-mailable Resume Format



2. "How To" Guide: Resumes
   Source: CareerBuilder.com
• "How To" Guide: Resumes
• The art of writing an effective resume
• How to choose the perfect format for your resume
• Tips from experts about writing a winning resume
• Resume-related articles and websites
• Easy instructions designed to assist you in creating an electronic resume



3. What Is a Resume?
   Source: The 1st Writer.com
• What Is a Resume? - A detailed explanation about the function of a resume.
• Resume Basics



4. About Resumes
   Source: Georgetown University Career Services
• About Resumes
• Getting Started
• Formatting Your Information
• Producing Your Document
• Supplementary Documents
• Electronic Resumes
• How to create a Plain Text Resume



5. Quintessential Careers: Resume Tutorial
   Source: Quintessential Careers.com
• Quintessential Careers: Resume Tutorial
• Resume Do's and Don'ts



6. The Resume Guide
   Source: JobStar.com
• The Resume Guide



7. The Resume Doctor
   Source: Monster.com
• The Resume Doctor



8. Resumes, Cover Letters and More
   Source: Collegegrad.com
• Resumes, Cover Letters and More



9. Articles About Resumes
   Source: CareerBuilder.com
• Articles About Resumes
• Resume Red Flags
• Can Employers Find You?
• Resume Resurrection: Bring your resume back to life like a seasoned pro.
• Writing a Super Resume
• Resume Trends for 2001 and Beyond
• When a Resume isn't enough
• Don't Make Your Resume Look Too Slick
• Resume Embellishment: A common--and risky--practice



10. Designing Your Resume
    Source: MonsterTRAK.com
• Preparing the Resume
• Stay Away from One-Size-Fits-All Resumes
• Resumes with an Attention-Grabbing Profile

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