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Resume, CV, Cover Letter, and Job Letter Samples

By Alison Doyle, About.com

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Review sample resumes and letters to get ideas for both the formatting and the content of your job search materials. Then, use a template to create your own personalized resumes and letters.

Resume, Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae Samples

Sample Cover Letters
Sample cover letters and templates for a variety of occupations and employment situations.

Sample Resumes
Sample resumes, including chronological, functional, and mini, as well as templates for resume writing.

Resume Templates
Use a resume template or a sample as a starting point for creating your own resume. Add your information to the resume template, then tweak and edit it to personalize your resume, so it highlights your skills and abilities.

Samples for Students
Sample resumes, cover letters and reference letters especially for high school students, and college students and graduates seeking employment.

Sample Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum vitae samples, formats, and templates.

Sample Employment Letters

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.

Letter Templates
Letter templates for applying for jobs including cover letter templates, resignation letter templates, thank you letter templates, and other job search related letter templates.

Follow Up Letter Samples
Follow up letters to send after an interview, and to follow up on a resume or a job application you have submitted.

Reference Letter Samples
Sample reference and recommendation letters, letter samples for character references, a reference letter template, and a letter asking for a reference.

Resignation Letter Samples
Sample resignation letters include a basic letter to say you are leaving, plus formal resignation letter samples thanking your employer.

Thank You Letter Samples
Thank you letters for job interviews and career assistance, including how to write a thank you letter, who to thank, how to send your thank you letters, and sample thank you letters.

Sample Networking Letters
Sample job search networking letters including referral letters, letters of introduction, and networking outreach letters.

More Job Letter Samples
Do you need to reject a job offer or accept one? How about withdrawing your application for the position or making a counter offer? Here are a variety of employment-related letters you can edit to fit your circumstances.

Sample Job Applications

Sample Job Applications
These sample jobs applications will give you an idea of the information you will need to complete when you fill out an application for employment.

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Please Note: These samples are provided for guidance only. The provided information, including samples and examples, is not guaranteed for accuracy or legality. Letters and other correspondence should be edited to fit your personal situation.

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