Resumes
ASU Career Development Center
Writing a Resume
Information about how to write a resume can be located through the ASU Career Development Center. This site provides information about formatting your name and contact information, how to write an effective objective, how to include appropriate education information, including important experiences, and references.
Resume Formats
There are 3 basic resume formats: chronological, functional, and combination. In addition, there is an academic resume or curriculum vita. The type you choose depends on your background and the type of position you are seeking. Choose the one that puts your skills and abilities in the best light.
Power Words
This is a list of words that will give your resume strength in presentation.
Functional Headings
This is a list of key words appropriate for Heading Titles within a strong resume.
Resume Clinics
Dates: To Be Announced 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Student Union Contact Table
You have approximately 10 seconds to impress an employer with your resume. What are employers looking for? Bring your resume to our booth at the Student Union and receive feedback from career counseling professionals and a free cup of coffee!
Writing a Cover Letter
This site provides a specific example of a cover letter to be used when sending a resume to a potential employer.
Cover Letter and Resume Samples
This site contains cover letter samples and tips for writing cover letters. It also contains 19 examples of cover letters appropriate for specific disciplines.
