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Resources for Writing A Resume


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Resources for writing a resume.

Resumes
From the A&S Careers Program of The University of Akron.  Lots of good information starting with the statement:  "A resume does NOT get you a job!  A resume DOES contribute greatly to getting that interview where you will WOW!  the interviewer/s in a one-on-one setting.  This is why you must understand the importance of developing, regardless of the style you choose, a thorough and comprehensive document."

Effective Resumes and Cover Letters
From the Canter for Career Management at the University of Akron.  This includes handouts called "The Career Design of a Resume" and "Resume Tips."  There are also examples of resumes that fall into the categories of Chronological Resumes, Functional Resumes, Combination Resumes and Value Based Resumes.  Figuring out which of these are most important for you is the trick.  Do check out the Helpful Internet Links and the Comprehensive Career Resources on this site.

Resume Center
From Monster.com:  A great first stop for putting together a resume is the Resume Center at Monster.com.  The resources here are many about putting together a resume and preparing for a job search.  The resources are deep and categorized into Job Search Basics, Targeted Advice, a section on Community including discussions and networking advice, the interesting and helpful Monster Blog, and the premium Monster services and Free News Letters.  Check out also the Interview Center and the Salary Center as well.  Their featured reports seem very good and comprehensive.

Resumania!
The Place for Real Life Examples of How Not to Write a Resume!

eResumes & Resume Writing Services
A commercial site, but has some free examples of Resumes that you can copy.

How to Write a Resume
From the Career Center at the University of Kentucky.  Sections include how to begin, resume section: objective, , resume section: education, resume section: experience, and resume section: additional information.

Career Builder.com
Career Builder tags itself as the largest job Search, Employment and Careers Site.  It has a fill in the blank resume creator online.  This site is listed here because it is linked with the Akron Beacon Journal.  Lots of career advice here in their Career Bytes.

Best Sample Resumes
There are many sample resumes at bestsampleresumes.com.  This page includes links to resume writing and resume tips as well as best cover letters listed in their sister site..

Quintessential Careers
"Should you Consider a Functional Format for Your Resume?"  by Katherine Hansen at QuintCareers.com



For those transitioning from Military to Civilian occupations there are a series of sites that might help. 

"Transitioning from military to Civilian Employment:  How to Best Present Yourself to Companies" by Peter Newfield on CareerBuilder.com.

Military to Civilian Transition at baseops.net including Military Resume Tips.

"Out of Uniform:  Resume Tips for Making the Transition," at military.com including Veteran Careers.

Here is a blog posting on the Value of Military Experience at career-resumes.com..

"Out of Uniform:  Resume Tips for Making the Transition" at monster.com and be sure to check the additional articles in this featured report, Short War, Long Search.

Military Resume Tip and Sample Military Resume at bestsampleresume.com.

Military Resume for Military Transition at militaryresumes.org.

"DeMilitarize your Resume" at usmilitary.about.com.