Resume Writing Resources

I've noticed quite a few posts lately requesting resume assistance, so I thought it would be a good idea to create a thread with links to various resume writing resources and templates. I have also included a template for a Cover Letter and Thank You Letter. Feel free to revise as you see fit. Also, please let me know of any suggestions to improve upon these resources.

I hope you guys find these helpful when creating or editing your own resumes.

1) Resume Guide - contains example resumes, a huge list of action verbs, sample summaries, etc:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B62C7HpuIwINS0ZQcGtXYi1ZUkE

2) Resume Action Verbs - additional action verb resource
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B62C7HpuIwINV3Y0WTlSUEZxaFk

3) STAR Method - "Situation, Task, Action, Result" method of resume writing
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B62C7HpuIwINdkFjV1dieWVlQ1U

4) Accomplishment Statements & Resume Checklist - additional resources to help you write and format your resume
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B62C7HpuIwINMDY1TVh6MzRVNHc
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B62C7HpuIwINSi16aFZPWEZqVTQ

5) Professional IT Resume Template - an effective template with explanations and recommendations
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B62C7HpuIwINYWEyTmY2UVZXVkk

6) ptilsen's Resume - I consider this to be the "golden standard" for an IT resume
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B62C7HpuIwINek1aWV9KR1U1cHc

7) ctate CIO Resume - another example of a well-constructed and well-executed professional resume
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B62C7HpuIwINb19rQkdOMmhPMTQ

Cover Letter - again, edit and revise as necessary
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B62C7HpuIwINNmZ3SmE3OXlRbkE

9) Thank You Letter - include company name and address at the top if using snail mail
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B62C7HpuIwINN2N5VEdLVTF3bDA

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datacomboss

Great resources.

ampdeck

thank you for sharing

Mr.Brandon

Using my first post to say "Thank you!" for the additional resources.

srabiee

No problem. If anyone has any recommendations on how to expand upon or improve this thread, please let me know. Perhaps this can be refined to become a sticky thread at some point.

Dakinggamer87

Great resources!!

Cleverclogs

Thanks for sharing this. I will be applying shortly for a role I've been waiting months for, so going to spruce up my CV before I do.

aderon

This is awesome. Went through all of these while reviewing my resume and I was able to utilize quite a bit of it.

aderon

Also, I've always found this helpful when writing summaries or discussing my level of proficiency in certain skills/technologies: http://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/administration/studentaffairs/CLACS/Career-Services/PDFS/LevelsofCompetency.pdf

Cleverclogs

aderon wrote: »

Also, I've always found this helpful when writing summaries or discussing my level of proficiency in certain skills/technologies: http://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/administration/studentaffairs/CLACS/Career-Services/PDFS/LevelsofCompetency.pdf

This is excellent. Thanks for sharing.

thenjduke

This is great resources. Thank you for sharing.

gparmar

thanks my friend, great work

srabiee

The link aderon provided is dead, so I found a copy of the PDF file and hosted it. Here is the link:

Resume Helper - Levels of Competency - list of skills & action verbs
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B62C7HpuIwINenN5eUFUX1Z4TkU

dubois11

Thanks For The Great Advice

DatabaseHead

Great post!

heartgold

Thank you for the links. Really need them as I'm about to brush up my CV!!

michaelhoang

thank you for this valuable resources...it helps me a lots recently

Softhrip

such a great post thanks for share it with us

Softhrip

Really need them as I'm about to brush up my CV!!

michael.slabo

Thank you for the resources. Looks like another revision is in order.

skyberx

Thanks for this article

x12319x

This is golden

pierrevilleres

thanks for sharing. I will definitely use the STAR method on my interviews and resumes.

pHumphrey

That's a gem, thank you

JoshuaT

THX, for a list of useful services and manuals.

SanEr

Great list! Thanks for sharing!

LordQarlyn

I'm thinking for my next CV rewrite hiring a marketing agency. After all, if my CV is my marketing document, who better to make it stand out with catchy phrases about my hard skills and accomplishments, a marketing professional or tech writer?

Kevokatsu

This post was very useful for me, thank you!

Azazello

aderon said:

Also, I've always found this helpful when writing summaries or discussing my level of proficiency in certain skills/technologies: http://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/administration/studentaffairs/CLACS/Career-Services/PDFS/LevelsofCompetency.pdf

Can also be found via Wayback Machine:

https://web.archive.org/web/20150910080814/http://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/administration/studentaffairs/CLACS/Career-Services/PDFS/LevelsofCompetency.pdf

RunningForward

Great post and very valuable information! Thank you very much!!