Starting the Resume

• Developing the Professional Resume -- advice from the Evergreen State Academic Advising office

• Preparing your Resume -- detailed advice from MonsterTrak.com (download as a Word document)

• Resume and CV Resources for Job-Seekers - multiple resources on resumes and cover letters for job seekers from Quintessential Careers

COMM 3/421 Created Materials

• COMM Web Resources Page
• Writing Reflection Statements
  • Reflection Statement Check List
• Elements of the Job Search
• Personal Finance for Post-Graduates
  • Get an early start on your IRA
  • Thinking about buying real estate (a home)?

Additional Resume Resources

• Check out some sample resumes (web and traditional) at the bottom of this page: A&A Resumes  but (don't pay their prices just yet).
• And look at sample resumes and cover letters at student friendly Job Web (from the Association of Colleges and Employers)
• Employment360 has tips on converting your resume to an electronic friendly format.
• This link takes you to an unedited list of commercial, non-commercial and other resume related sites.
• An article on both Web and scannable resumes.
• Tips on creating a second, scannable resume
• And, of course, the Monster.com advice on resumes and various sample resumes  and cover letter tips

Portfolios

• Communication Studies Artifact Guide (.pdf file)  under revision
   
• Reflection Writing Check list  

• Portfolio Library -- Includes a law enforcement sample portfolio and discussions of how portfolios can be used in the job search.

  • Using Job Search Portfolios in an Uncertain Labor Market

  • Why use a Portfolio in Your Job Search?