| General Resource : Resources for Job Search >> 3. CV and Resume Writing | 
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| Resume Writing Tips 
		                  			                  	Develop a concise job objectivestatement that shows  how the position matches your career goals. Make sure the rest of your resume reflects  this objective.
Be accurate.  Avoid  misrepresentation....		                   | 
| Resume vs. C.V. 
		                  			                  	A resume is a brief, concise document that presents, and effectively  sells, your most relevant and positive credentials for employment.
A vita, or curriculum vita, meaning "course of (one's) life, ....		                   | 
| Essential Elements of a Resume 
		                  			                  	Resumes should contain this following basic information that can be adapted accordingly: 
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Name (includes your full name and surname) 
Address (your permanent address plus any other temporary....		                   | 
| Resume Types 
		                  			                  	There are four basic types of resumes: chronological, functional, combination,  and curricula vitae (CVs). Choose a format that best fits your experiences and  industry or one that you are comfortable....		                   | 
| Resume Templates 
		                  			                  	The templates below are organized by resume types. The template is a general format.  Actual content and layout will vary.  Not  all items are required or necessary.  Replace the content....		                   | 
| Chronological Resume Sample 
		                  			                  	Elizabeth DuShane  
5555 Lakewood Road  
Warren, OH  44481  
(330) 555-5555
OBJECTIVE: Mechanical Engineer
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE:
Industrial  Engineer                                                                                 ....		                   | 
| Functional Resume Sample 
		                  			                  	Charles Lopez 
1234 Circle  Drive 
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 
(612) 555-5555
OBJECTIVE
Dependable, enthusiastic worker with more than 10 years of experience seeking  a Welding or Building Maintenance....		                   | 
| Combination Resume Sample 
		                  			                  	SHIRLEY ADAMS 
1234  56th Avenue 
Apartment #203 
Tucson, AZ 85725 
(520)  555-5555
SUMMARY
Dependable General Office Worker with more than 10 years of  transferable experience.  Proven clerical,....		                   | 
| Sample Resumes - Functional 
		                  			                  	Cindy J. Smith
    
        
            Present Address 
            150711 Grand River Ave
             E. Lansing, MI 48823 
            (517) 555-1212  
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| How to Write an Effective Resume 
		                  			                  	How to write an effective resume:
An effective resume is the foundation of every successful job campaign. Most students write their first resume when they are seeking internships or summer employment,....		                   | 
| Resume Critique List 
		                  			                  	RESUME CRITIQUE LIST
    Does the overall appearance make an employer want to read it?
    Is the layout professional?
    Is the information organized so it is easy to read? (If the employer just....		                   | 
| Action Verbs for Job Description 
		                  			                  	ACTION VERBS FOR JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
Verb phrases are the strongest way to describe previous job responsibilities. To write verb phrases, pretend you're telling someone about your job, beginning each sentence....		                   | 
| Sample Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
		                  			                  	JOHN W. SMITH
123 Main Street
New Haven, Connecticut 6520
(510) 555-1234 
[email protected]
 
EDUCATION
Univeristy of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)
Ph.D. in American Studies, June....		                   | 
| Sample Resumes - Chronological 
		                  			                  	 
SAMPLE CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
                Joe Williams
Campus Address:            Permanent Address:
12345 East Shaw Hall       10030 Wild Oak Drive
East Lansing, MI 48825     Flint,....		                   | 
| Cover Letters 
		                  			                  	
A cover letter is  just as important as your resume.  It is an opportunity to personalize  your resume and sell your skills. Include these important sections in  your cover letter:
    Heading....		                   | 
| Cover Letter Template 
		                  			                  	
Your Name 
Street Address 
City, State Zip Code 
Phone Number
Date
Individual's Name 
Job Title 
Name of Organization 
Street Address 
City, State Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms.  __________:
First....		                   |