Writing Guide for Resumes

Writing Guide for Professional Resumes and Cover Letters Introduction
Taking that first step
Effective resume and cover letter writing
The purpose of your resume
Resume presentation is key
Wow the employer
Elements of a resume that will impress
Writing your objective
Writing your summary
Writing the skills and accomplishments section
Resume formatting
Three basic formats
- chronological resume
- chronological resume sample
- functional resume
- functional resume sample
- chronological/functional resume
- chronological/functional resume sample
Writing an electronic resume
Put your best foot forward
Writing your resume using power words
Writing the history/experience section
Writing the education section
Writing a professional affiliations section
Writing a publications section
Writing a personal interests section
Writing a references section
Your resume -- a work of art
Do not put in your resume
A variety of resume samples
- banking and real estate
- recent business graduate
- management consultant
- marketing/advertising/public relations
- pharmaceutical sales representative
The importance of writing cover letters
Cover letter outline
Key phrases to be used in your cover letter
Cover letter samples - in response to a newspaper advertisement
- to request a position
Cover letter template
Conclusion