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College to Career Survival Guide: Resume, Cover Letter, and Interview Preparation
The Center for Academic and Career Development offers a comprehensive guidebook that outlines how to effectively write a resume and cover letter. You may stop by our office for your copy or view it online at the link above.
Also review the Sample Documents on the WICS system
*you will need to log in to your WICS account in order to view them. If you do not know your username and password, contact the CACD office.
OWL at Purdue - Resumes
The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) provides a comprehensive overview of resume writing including clear explanations and expectations of the elements of a resume. Review the whole resume series to get a complete overview of resume writing.
About.com - Resume and Cover Letter Writing Guide
About .com offers a step by step guide to preparing a resume and cover letter. The guide contains detailed descriptions of the elements of a resume, checklists, and samples resumes.
USAJobs.gov Resume and KSA Tips
USAJobs.gov is the main portal to apply for jobs with the federal government. The site provides tips to build your federal resume and to write an effective KSA (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) statements.
KSA Factors
Makingthediference.org assists students with searching for and securing federal jobs and internships. KSA Factors breaksdown KSA (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) questions to help students craft an effective KSA.
About.com - How to write a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
About.com offers an overview of how to write a curriculum vitae (CV) outlining the difference between a resume and a CV, other tips, and sample CVs.