Resume Models & Rhetorical Considerations

What goes on the darn thing, how long should it be, what kind of paper should I use? What is the purpose of this thing? God, gods, goddesses, please make sure there are no grammatical errors that kill my chances!

Where should I go for examples, for advice, besides this class? Once I am outside these walls?

1. Microsoft Word 2008 has serviceable templates. All versions of Word have templates. (If nothing else, search for templates in the help screen of your home word-processing program.)

2. Academic Institution websites! If you're like me and are a bit independent and like to figure things out simply by looking at examples, or don't have time to make multiple visits to your school Career Services office, look at their website.

I suggest, though, consulting a few school websites, simply because each Institution has their own thought process and might give extra insights not seen on another. Also, you'll be able to get a sense of what things are most valuable by seeing repeated formats, etc. Click on these links, read and imitate!

• Miami University's Resume Resources Website

• Northwestern University's Resume and Cover Letter Helper

• Columbia College's PDF link to Strong Action Verbs for different kinds of skills you are trying to portray

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