Resumes and Cover Letters

Job Searchers

Applying for Jobs icon You will need to submit a resume and cover letter with your job applications. These will provide potential employers with information about your experience and background.

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Resumes

A resume often includes work history, education, skills, accomplishments, awards and references. Whether you are applying on paper, in person or electronically, you should always provide a resume.

Expert Resumes for Career Changers
Enelow, Wendy S.

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Materials on Resume Writing »

Action Words for Your Resume and Cover Letter »
(University of Illinois Career Center)
Examples of active verbs to strengthen a resume.

GotResumeBuilder.com »
Online resume builder, along with sample resumes and tips for writing and formatting a resume.

Prepare Your Resume »
(Illinois workNet)
Information on how to put together a resume, including why you need one, how to write and update it, and what to do if you’re sending out a lot of resumes but not getting results. In addition, find suggested resume creation tools.

Prepare Your Resume for Email and Online Posting »
(The Riley Guide)

Susan Ireland’s Resume Site »
Susan Ireland is the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Perfect Resume. Her website has articles on writing a great resume in 10 steps, sample resumes and more.