Your resume is an important marketing tool that communicates your experience, education, skills and accomplishments to a potential employer. The goal of a well written resume is to help you move onto the next stage of the job search -- the interview.

• Creating a Resume Guide
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• Creating a Resume 101: A two-page overview of resume writing basics. (PDF)
• Resume Writing Worksheet (PDF)
• Types of Resumes and Samples
• Curriculum Vitaes and International/Global Resumes
• Additional Resume Resources

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Types of Resumes and Samples

• Chronological Resume
• Functional Resume
• Combination Resume
• On-Campus Student Employment Resumes
• Resume Samples for Various Majors
• Reference Page Sample

Curriculum Vitaes and International/Global Resumes:

• Curriculum Vitae: Handout by UW-River Falls Career Services
• CV Tips.com
• Differences between a CV and a Resume: PDF handout by Career Services at Univ. of Delaware
• How to Create a Culturally Correct CV by Going Global.com
• Sample Curriculum Vitaes: About.com

• An E-Friendly Resume in 5 Easy Steps: by Eric Presley
• CollegeGrad.com Job Search Minute Videos: 60-second video clips about writing an effective resume.
• Resume Tutorial: by America's Career InfoNet
• Sample Resumes: Includes tips and samples from a variety of career fields and majors.
• Three Things Every Recruiter Looks for in a Resume: by Deborah Walker, CCMC - Resume Writer and Career Coach
• Tips to Identify References for Employment and Graduate School