Resume & cover letter resources
For printed guides to writing resumes and cover letters, please see our Colleges and Careers section in the library.
Resume builders:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word, which is available on the computers in the Library's computer lab, has a built-in "Resume Wizard". The Resume Wizard asks for your contact information and the headings you'd like to include on your resume, then creates an outline. To access the Resume Wizard:
1. open Microsoft Word
2. click on the "File" menu
3. select "New"
4. Under Available Templates....look for Resumes and Cover Letters.
Resume banks (Look for the "Post a Resume" link):
Choosing a resume bank
How to choose a safe site for posting your resume (information about you) online.
Web sites where you can post your resume online for free:
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Salary information and negotiation
Glass Door - An inside guide to jobs and companies.
Salary.com - The salary wizard tells you what you should be making based on your job category and city. It also shows the U.S. national average. The site also has a salary advice section that's very complete.