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Resumes That Work

A resume often represents a significant first impression and a powerful marketing tool for any prospective employee. Thus, it is vital to understand the conventions and possibilities in writing a resume. To begin drafting or review the concepts of resume writing, watch the CWS Resume Online Workshop.

Table of Contents

• Types of Resumes
  • Electronic Resumes
  • Resume or CV
  • Functional and Combination Resumes
    
• Sample Resumes
  
  • Student Resumes
    
  • Alumnae Resumes
    
  • Other Resumes
    
  • Templates
    
• Action Verbs
  
  • Sorted by Field Area/Skills
    
  • Complete List
    



Resume FAQs and Concerns



• Special Concerns
  • International Students
  • GPA (Grade Point Average) and Major
  • Grammatical Conventions
    
• Potentially Sensitive Information
  
  • Religious Organizations and Experiences
    
  • Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) and Related Organizations
    
  • Political Affiliations
    
  • Learning and Physical Disabilities
    
• Frequently Asked Questions
  
  • Career Objective
    
  • Time Gaps
    
  • Age, religion, sexual orientation, learning or physical disabilities
    
  • Nonprofessional jobs
    
  • Temporary Employment