A resume is one of the most important tools you have in your job search.  It is important to make sure yours represents you in the best way possible, and highlights your strengths and experience.  Building a resume also requires time and considerable thought.  Sometimes, starting is the hardest part.  To help you along with your task, click on the links below.  You can see some of the most highly recommended resume styles utilized by the CDC and respected by employers.  Use the different examples below to get ideas for creating your resume.

Example Resumes

General Chronological

Activity Oriented

Functional Style

Teaching/Education

Organizational/Leadership Oriented

Sciences Related

General Business

Or click below to get buzz words for typical job types to utilize in your resumes and cover letters

Accounting

Advertising & Public Relations

Finance

Government

Health Care

Human Resources

IFS/Technology

Marketing

Management

Not-For-Profit

Sales

If your resume is in great shape, but you are stymied by that elusive cover letter, click below to see what type of information you should include in a cover letter and an example of a well written cover letter.

Example Cover Letter

You may also find that you run out of words to describe exactly what it is that you have done with an organization or duty your perform in a current job.  Not to worry, below is a great vocabulary builder list of “Action Words” to help you find just the right word and keep your resume creative and lively.

Action Words

Got your resume finished, but not sure if it accurately reflects your search goals, skills and experience?  No problem.  Visit the Career Development Center, UC 230, Monday-Friday 10AM-1PM to have our Counselor on Duty review your resume.  No appointment is necessary. The CDC staff can help you hone and target your resume to show your very best attributes.  Stop by today.