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Key Elements of the Resume

• The structural elements of a resume:
  http://owl.english.purdue.edu/workshops/hypertext/ResumeW/index.html
  
  
• Showcase your accomplishments:
  http://www.careerlab.com/art_homeruns.htm
  
  
  
• The 7-Step Resume Sampler:
  http://www.7step-resumesampler.com/step1.html
  
  Items that should be included — and how:
  http://www.rockportinstitute.com/resumes.html
  
  
  
• What recruiters expect from a good resume:
  http://www.resumedoctor.com/ResourceCenter.htm
  
  Check out these resume "bluppers" to see what not-to-do:
  http://www.resumania.com/
  
  
  
• Inventory of resume-related articles from the Wall Street Journal:
  http://www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/resumes/

Using the Right Phrases and Words

• FREE online resume building workshops:
  http://www.provenresumes.com/serious.html
  
  
• Resume powerwords:
  http://www.careerlab.com/art_homeruns.htm

Resume Styles and Examples

• Resume expert library from monster.com:
  http://content.monster.com/experts/resume/library/
  
  
• Resume samples: chronological vs. functional resumes:
  http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/samples.htm
  
  View individual resumes online for examples (Yahoo!):
  http://search.yahoo.com/bin/search?p=individual+resumes
  
  
  
• Resume styles:

• Resume writing examples for entry and experience-level professions:
  http://www.myjobsearch.com/cgi-bin/mjs.cgi/resumes/template.html
  
  Resume samples for college graduates:
  http://www.gsia.cmu.edu/afs/andrew/gsia/coc/student/res1_9.html
  
  Resume sample for high school-to-career:
  http://www.provenresumes.com/reswkshps/hsrespg1.html

Writing the Resume

• The Complete Resume Guide from Susan Ireland:
  http://www.susanireland.com/
  
  
• Resume writing templates for entry and experience-level professions:
  http://www.myjobsearch.com/cgi-bin/mjs.cgi/resumes/template.html
  
  
• Top ten mistakes made on "Do-It-Yourself" Resumes:
  http://www.rezamaze.com/topten.html

Resume writing services:

• Resume writing service for Federal government jobs:
  http://www.resume-place.com/
  
  
• The ten-minute online resume preparation:
  http://www.10minuteresume.com/
  
  
• Professional resume writing services:
  http://www.provenresumes.com/rescnslt2.html
  
  
• Directory resume writing services in your area:
  http://www.parw.com/search.html

Preparing the Electronic Resume

• eResume 101:
  http://www.eresumes.com/tut_eresume.html
  
  
• Electronic setup in ASCII format:
  http://www.affiliates.com/EResume
  
  
• From the Riley Guide:
  
  Preparing your resume for the Internet:
  http://www.rileyguide.com/eresume.html
  
  The Riley Guide: Q's & A's on Posting Resumes:
  http://www.rileyguide.com/resqa.html

Preparing the Cover Letter

• Everything you need in the cover letter:
  http://www.careerlab.com/letters/link002.htm
  
  
• Cover letter tutorials, tips and sample letters:
  http://www.careercity.com/
  
  
• Cover letter-related articles from the Wall Street Journal:
  
  Tips on Writing Better Cover Letters:
  http://careerjournal.com/jobhunting/resumes/19980827-richardson.html
  
  How to Write a Winning Cover Letter:
  http://careerjournal.com/jobhunting/resumes/19981203-glover.html

Lining Up Your References

• About your references:
  http://www.marylandcareers.org/references.html
  
  
• Make sure you line up your references. Know how to use them:
  http://www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/resumes/...
  
  
  
• Check out your own references to make sure they work:
  http://www.referenceresearch.com/