Resume and Cover Letter Guide - Table of Contents

By Alison Doyle

This resume and cover letter writing guide is designed to assist job seekers with writing resumes and cover letters that will help win interviews.  it will step you through the process of how to write your targeted resume and cover letters.

What's the Difference?

Before you get started, review the differences between a resume and a cover letter, and information on what each should focus on. Remember that the more specifically you can tailor your resume and cover letter to address the requirements of the position you are applying for, the better your chances of gaining an interview!

How to Write a Resume

• What is a Resume?
• Types of Resumes
• Drafting Job Descriptions
• Resume Templates
• Resume Fonts
• Resume Keywords
• List of Resume Keywords
• List of Resume Action Verbs
• Skills Lists for Resumes
• Transferable Skill Clusters
• Putting Your Resume Together
• Customizing Your Resume
• Prioritize Your Resume Content
• Optional Resume Sections
• Career Summary
• Resume Branding Statement
• Resume Objective
• Resume Summary Statement
• Education and Skills Sections
• Resume Proofreading Checklist
• Posting Your Resume
• Resume Writing Tips
• Resume Checklist

How to Write a Cover Letter

• How to Write a Cover Letter
• How to Write an Academic Cover Letter

• Types of Cover Letters
• Cover Letter Templates
• Cover Letter Format
• Cover Letter Keywords
• List of Cover Letter Keywords
• Targeted Cover Letters
• Why You Are Writing
• Personalized Cover Letters
• What You Have to Offer / Follow-Up
• Email Cover Letters
• Cover Letter Writing
• Cover Letter Checklist

Sample Resumes and Cover Letters

• Sample Resumes
• Sample Resume Objective Statements
• Sample Cover Letters

Cover Letter and Resume Writing Tips

• Proofreading Tips for Job Seekers
• Resume Writing Tips
• Cover Letter Writing Tips

How to Email Your Resume and Cover Letter

• How to Email a Resume
• How to Email a Cover Letter