Resume Writing: Research Guide: Drexel University Libraries

Resume Writing

Selected Web Resources

JobStar - http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/index.php -- WWW
JobStar offers tips, resume and cover letter samples, and descriptions of different types of resumes to help you determine what works best for you.

JobWeb: Resumes - http://www.jobweb.com/resumes.aspx?folderid=142 -- WWW
This portion of the JobWeb site (brought to you by the National Association of Colleges and Employers) provides articles on resume writing. Be sure to check out the sample resumes!

Resume Tutor - http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/careerdev/resources/resume/ -- WWW
This site, from the University of Minnesota, will walk you through six steps to writing a resume. It's in the form of an online workbook that gives hints and examples.

Resume Quizzes - http://www.quintcareers.com/resume_quizzes.html -- WWW
Take a quiz to see if your resume is up to snuff. Brought to you by Quintessential Careers, they even have a quiz for entry-level/new graduate resumes.

Riley Guide - http://www.rileyguide.com/letters.html -- WWW
This site contains loads of great links for resume help. It also provides information on cover letters, how to handle references and recommendations, and internet and privacy issues associated with posting a resume.

The Damn Good Resume Site- http://www.damngood.com/sampleresumes/index.html -- WWW
This is the website for Yana Parker’s book, Damn Good Resumes. It has lots of advice for writing a resume and good examples.

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Books

The Career Library contains over 120 resume guidebooks. Click on the keywords and subjects below to find the books we have on these topics:

* Resumes
* Resumes (Employment)

Use the library catalog to find books on how to write a resume for a specific field. PRINT books can be found at the Career Library (3201 Arch St., Suite 222). Use the call number to help you find the book on the shelf. E-BOOKS can be accessed directly from the library catalog.