The Resume Resource is a great educational tool for anyone in the job market. It's a comprehensive reference that includes tutorials, expert advice, and practice tests, as well as sample resumes and cover letters. The program features solid advice from a diverse group of professionals on how to create effective resumes, cover letters, and portfolios.
Topics range from the general (History and Purpose of Resumes, Main Types of Resumes) to the specific (7 Musts of Cover Letters, Presenting Your Portfolio). You'll find helpful tips on presentation, pros and cons of the three main formats, what to include and what not to include, how to use action words, electronic and web resumes, writing cover letters, and much more. A "Test Your Knowledge" section includes multiple-choice questions reviewing material from the tutorials. Samples of resumes and cover letters are provided throughout. “The Resume Resource” provides useful information for those entering or re-entering the job market, or for anyone in the process of updating a resume or portfolio. © 2004. CD-ROM for Windows. Windows 95 or higher.
