JRC Self-Help Publications

Resume Help

• Resume Purpose: Resumes That Sell You—(pdf)
• Resume Formats- Learn about Chronological, Functional and Combination formats—(pdf)
• Resume Descriptive Lines and Hints for Success—(pdf)
• Action Verbs for Resumes—(pdf)
• More Power Verbs—(pdf)
• Chronological Resume Worksheet—(pdf)

• Chronological Resume Examples—(pdf)

• Functional Resume Worksheet—(pdf)

• Functional Resume Examples—(pdf)

• Combination Resume Worksheet—(pdf)

• Combination Resume Examples—(pdf)

• Section Headings for Combination Resumes—(pdf)

• Cover Letter Basics: Bringing your resume to life with a cover letter—(pdf)

• References: Basic information on proper etiquette and how to list references—(pdf)

• Scannable Resumes

Other Topics

• Career Fairs
• Correspondence—Including: cover letters; networking letters; thank you, acceptance and rejection letters; status request letters.
• Electronic Resume Posting
• Evaluating Job Offers and Negotiating Salaries
• Successful Interviewing (pdf)
• Job Search Strategies (pdf)
• New Employee—Hints for Success
• Skills Identification (pdf)
• Community Resources (pdf)

Career Library Resources
These materials are available for review in the Job Resource Center, S202, but may not be checked out on loan.

• Career Assets and Portfolios
• Career Reference Materials
• Job Search
• Job Success
• Resume/Cover Letters
• Videos/CDs