Career-Oriented Writing Links

Need help with résumés?  Check these out:

• Purdue Online Writing Lab Résumé Workshop: This site provides an in-depth explanation of types and formats of resumes.  Be sure to use the links on the left of the page to navigate precisely to where you need to go!
• “How to Write a Résumé That Doesn't Annoy People,” by David Silverman.
• 44 Résumé Tips from DailyWritingTips.com
• Something to think about: “The Ethics of Résumé Writing” by David Silverman

Need help with cover letters?  Check these out:

• “The Best Cover Letter I Ever Received,” by David Silverman
• This Virginia Tech Career Services link is a really thorough site for a variety of cover letter types, complete with samples.
• This link leads to an 18-page pdf file that explains every aspect of writing a cover letter and provides multiple examples at the end.  Though this document is a tad “old” (2005), it does a good job separating the process into manageable steps.
• “10 Cover Letter Tips” from Interview Mastermind.