Guides: Jobs and Careers: Resume Writing

Books to Explore

Resume Booklist
The library has a large collection of resume books to assist you in writing your perfect resume. From general resume books to specific job field resume books, this list is a good place to start.
Resumes for the Recently Graduated Booklist
If you've just graduated college this booklist is for you - get resume and other helpful advice to get your first professional job.

brainfuse This link opens in a new window
Brainfuse's Adult Learning Center offers "Write a Winning Resume", providing examples and resources for writing a resume, as well as one-on-one help to make sure your resume is ready to send to prospective employers.
ResumeMaker This link opens in a new window
ResumeMaker is a premium resume builder and career guide. Having a professional looking resume is just the start of your job search. ResumeMaker provides you with professionally written cover letter examples, in-depth career advice, salary information and job search tools.
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center This link opens in a new window
Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center, a comprehensive job/industry/career database, is broken down into three main sections covering Jobs and Industry Profiles; Job Hunting and Workplace Skills; and Career and Industry Resources.