Resume Building
What does your resume say about you?
A resume is one of the most important tools you have in your job search. It is important to make sure it represents you in the best way possible, highlighting your strengths and experience. Building a resume requires time and considerable thought. The links below can help you along the way. Find the most highly recommended resume styles utilized by the Career Development Center (CDC) and respected employers.
If your resume is in great shape but you need help with your cover letter, find the information you need by looking at the example cover letter. Need help finding catch words? Look to our list of action words to help you find just the right words to keep your resume creative and lively.
NKU RESUME GUIDE - WITH SAMPLES
COVER LETTERS AND OTHER CORRESPONDENCE
Example Resumes:
Activity Oriented
Co-op Versions
Functional Style (Hybrid Functional/Chronological)
Functional Style
General Business
General Chronological
Organizational/Leadership Oriented
No-Experience Version
Sciences Related
Teaching/Education
Click on each job type below to get examples of buzz words to use in your resume and cover letter:
Accounting
Advertising & Public Relations
Finance
Government
Health Care
Human Resources
IFS/Technology
Marketing
Management
Not-For-Profit
Sales