ACADEMIC RESOURCES FOR BUSINESS & RESUME WRITING
Cover Letters
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/pw/p_applettr.html
Tips for writing effective and personalized cover letters. Good explanations of what to consider when planning how to write your cover letter.
http://resume.monster.com/coverletter/coverletters/
Great description of why a cover letter is important and how to use it to make a good first impression. Useful explanations of what a cover letter is, the “anatomy” of a cover letter, and rules of cover letter writing.
http://www.career.vt.edu/JobSearchGuide/CoverLettersamples.html
Information on different types of cover letters, including helpful samples with explanations of formatting.
Resumes
http://www.career.vt.edu/JOBSEARC/ResumeGuide/Index.html
Thorough descriptions of resumes and vitae, including their purpose, samples of formats, and suggestions for content.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/pw/p_resdesign.html
Tips and ideas for resume design. Good suggestions with helpful examples.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/543/02/
Very useful list of strong specific verbs to use to describe your skills and past experiences on your resume. Lots of options!
Comprehensive Business Writing and Resume Site
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/pw/
Clearly organized information on different types of business writing. Includes sections on resumes, application and employment letters, letters and memos, and reports. Very comprehensive site for general business writing.
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/business.html
Very useful information about writing different types of business letters. Includes specific tips on grammar and style.
San Francisco State’s Career Center
http://www.sfsu.edu/~career/
Information about the Career Center’s services and events. Includes access to job searching and Monstertrak (you must be registered as a student to use these services).
