Clayton State University School of Business

Career Planning: Resumes and Cover Letters

The combination of an accurate resume, a marketable cover letter and strong reference is necessary before you even begin your job search.  Explore these web sites for information and samples of effective resumes, cover letters and references.

Resume Writing

What is a Resume?

15 Tips for Writing Winning Resumes (Quest Career Services)

How to Write a Masterpiece of a Resume (Rockport Institute)

Sample Resume

Portfolio of Sample Resumes (Distinctive Documents)

Cover Letters

Cover Letters (Writing Center at Rensselaer)

Getting Good Job References (Page Wise)