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Resumes and Cover Letters

Career Journal - Resume and Cover Letter Tips
The Career Journal from the Wall Street Journal provides advice for writing resumes and cover letters.  Articles cover all aspects of resumes and cover letters, as well as other job searching topics, such as interviewing, networking, and changing careers.

eResumes
eResumes has many sample resumes, including profession-specific and industry-specific resumes. Many of the samples show the resume both before and after revisions and include critiques by professional resume writers.

JobStar - Resumes & Cover Letters
This web site explains what a resume is, suggests how to select the right resume, and provides many sample resumes and cover letters. Other resume writing resources are also included, such as Yana Parker's Resume Tips and Electronic Resume Banks.

Resumes & Cover Letters: The Riley Guide
The Riley Guide provides information on writing resumes and cover letters, as well as a step-by-step guide for preparing a resume for posting on the Internet.  Articles on resume databases and executive resume mailing services are also included.