You are here:About>Careers>Job Searching> Resumes> Resume Writing Guide
About.comJob Searching
Resume Writing
Copyright: Heidi Kristensen
Newsletters & RSSEmail to a friendSubmit to Digg

Resume Guide

From Alison Doyle,
Your Guide to Job Searching.
FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!

How to Write a Resume

Guide to resume writing, including how to create a professional resume, resume format, targeted resumes, and resume samples, examples, and templates.

How to Create a Professional Resume
Your resume needs to be professional and polished, because if you don't have a professional resume, your application materials probably won't get a second glance from a hiring manager.

Resume and Cover Letter Writing Guide
Guide to writing effective resumes and cover letters, including worksheets, resume samples, skills lists, content, appearance, and a proofreading checklist.

Types of Resumes
There are several basic types of resumes used to apply for job openings. Depending on your personal circumstances, choose a targeted, chronological, a functional, or a combination resume.

Resume Samples and Templates
Resume samples that fit a variety of employment situations. These sample resumes and templates provide job seekers with examples of resume formats that will work for almost every job seeker.

Resume Gap
How to explain an employment gap.

Resume Action Verbs
List of action verbs to use when writing resumes.

Resume Checklist
Resume checklist - checklist for what to include on a resume.

 All Topics | Email Article | | |
Advertising Info | News & Events | Work at About | SiteMap | Reprints | HelpOur Story | Be a Guide
User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy©2008 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.