Resumes, Cover Letters, and Employment-Related Letters
By Alison Doyle, About.com Guide to Job Searching
Here's all the information you need to create effective job search correspondence, including resume writing, cover letter writing, curriculum vitae, resume and cover letter samples, thank you letters, resignation letters, reference letters, and other job search letters.
Resumes

How to write a resume, sample resumes, resume templates and samples, resume builders, targeted resumes, resume posting, and resume writing tips.
- How to Create a Professional Resume
- E-course: How to Write a Resume
- Resume Writing Tips
- Video Resumes
- More Resume Resources
Cover Letters
How to write a cover letter, how to format a cover letter, types of cover letters, and cover letter samples.
- Writing Effective Cover Letters
- E-course: How to Write an Effective Cover Letter
- Cover Letter Samples
- Cover Letter Format
- Cover Letter Template
Curriculum Vitae
How to write a curriculum vitae, when to use a CV, plus curriculum vitae samples, examples, and templates.
Networking Letters
Networking letters including referral letters, letters of introduction, and outreach letters.
- Sample Networking Letters
- Letter of Introduction
- Referral Letter
- Letter Requesting a Meeting
- Thank You Letter for Networking
Reference Letters
Writing and getting reference and recommendation letters, and sample recommendation letters and reference lists.
- Sample List of References
- Character and Personal References
- Writing Reference Letters
- More Reference Letters
Resignation Letters
How to write a resignation letter, resignation letter samples, and other sample letters to use when you leave your job.
- Resignation Letters
- How to Write a Resignation Letter
- E-course: How to Resign
- Top Resignation Letters
- Resignation Letter Samples
- Resignation Letter Format
- Resignation Letter Template
- Sample Farewell to Co-Workers Letter
- More Resignation Letter Resources
Thank You Letters

Thank you letters for job interviews and career assistance, how to write a thank you letter, how to send thank you letters, and sample thank you letters.
Follow Up Letters
Follow up letters to send after an interview, and to follow up on a resume or a job application you have submitted.
Letter Samples
Letter samples for job seekers, including cover letters, interview thank you letters, follow-up letters, job acceptance and rejection letters, resignation letters, appreciation letters, and more great employment letter samples.

