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Business: Résumés

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Online Resources

Microsoft Word Templates

  • Basic templates with designs available from Microsoft.

Résumé Templates

  • Templates of résumés which are specific to different types of jobs. These can be downloaded and edited.
  • After you find the resume style you want to use, DOWNLOAD using the option at the bottom of the page, selecting the Microsoft Word format. You will then be able to edit the résumés for your own use.

The Muse

  • Website that covers all aspects of job searching, company profiles, employment and improving business skills and environments.

Action Verbs for Resumes

  • Next time you update your resume , switch up a few of those common words and phrases with strong, compelling action verbs that will catch hiring managers’ eyes. Check out the list and get ready to make your resume way more exciting.

Career & Résumé Databases

Campus Resources

IN THE LIBRARY...

  • Microsoft Word and Publisher are available on the computers in the Library. They both contain easy-to-use templates to create résumés.

ELSEWHERE...

  • Office of Career Services, City Park, Bldg 2 Room 308: Career Services provides students and alumni with information regarding full-time and part-time jobs and offers them assistance in developing effective job search skills and strategies. You are encouraged to take full advantage of all of the resources and services on offer, including individual career guidance as well as help beginning a specific job search. Gain assistance organizing your résumé and get advice on how to prepare for your upcoming interview.

Books on Résumé Writing

Get more résumé resouces by looking through our online library catalog.