| Writing and the
Job Search
In this series of handouts, you'll find information about
writing resumes and about writing the different kinds of letters that
you may need as you search for employment.
The list below provides
a short description of each handout; you can view
a
list
without descriptions
here.
Resumes
Writing Your Resume:
This handout provides information about what to include or exclude
when writing your resume.
Resume
Worksheet: This
form will help you to identify the key
points that you wish the resume to convey. If you can't figure out
how to start your resume, this worksheet is for you!
Action Verbs for
Resumes (143 KB): Action verbs can provide energy to your resume.
This handout provides a list of action verbs. This link will open
in a new window. Close the window to return to this page.
Checklist for
Resumes: This handout provides a checklist for resumes.
Creating
Scannable Resumes: Human resource
departments (especially in large companies) often use computer systems
to increase their efficiency in handling
resumes. So, you may have more than one resume—a traditional
resume to bring to an interview and a scannable
resume. The employer
may ask for a scannable resume, or you may want to call the human
resources department
and ask if they would prefer a scannable resume. You also may include
both a traditional and scannable resume with your cover letter and
indicate that the scannable resume is for that purpose.
Letters
Cover Letters: This
handout discusses a four-paragraph construction for cover letters
and describes what to include in each paragraph.
Checklist for Cover Letters: This
handout provides a checklist for cover letters.
Prospecting
Letters: Prospecting letters are often
used in long-distance job searches but are used also to contact organizations
that may not currently have a listed position.
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