Curated OER
Combat Credentials
High schoolers examine the connection between military experiences and presidential campaigns, reading "A War is Nice on the Resume, But It May Not Get You the Job." students research an American president's background and create a...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Dorothy Parker
An extremely rich site, this offering from Modern American Poetry covers all aspects of Dorothy Parker's (1893-1967 CE) work. Included are critical commentaries, biographical information, a Parker Gallery and other resources.
Other
Tonya Skinner: Career Preparation Unit
This is a complete lesson plan on career preparation. It includes developing a employment portfolio including links to career interest surveys and online job search links. It also includes resume and job interview preparation. Loads of...
Colorado State University
Colorado State Writing Center: Introduction to Resume Writing
An introductory guide to creating, drafting, and revising a resume. Also includes several nodes for further information, such as writing purpose, audience, organization, and even a checklist.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Resume Design
This guide outlines critical issues in designing your resume, including "the quadrant test" and information on layout, serif fonts, and sans-serif fonts. Also includes a PDF file as a sample.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Introduction and Expectations for Resumes
Learn how to write a resume that will appropriately showcase your skills and experience.
Other
Media Line: Interactive Resource for Television Industry
This is a multimedia information center for journalists working (or hoping to work) in television. Great visuals and reader-friendly copy.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Resumes 4: Scannable Resumes
Gives definition, descriptions, guidelines, and a sample scannable resume that you can compare to a traditional resume.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: A Dickens of a Resume
While studying Charles Dickens' novel, "A Christmas Carol," students can work on their writing skills by creating a resume of the characters in the book.
Other
Tonya Skinner: Job Interview Scoring Rubric
This site presents a scoring rubric for job interviews. Topics included are First Impressions, presentation, personal attributes, general attitude, personal appearance and responses.
Other
Career Perfect: Resume and Cover Letter Examples
This site has a professional resume and cover letter examples! Use these resources to assist you in creating your best job search documents.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin: College of Fine Arts: Fine Arts Career Services
University of Texas at Austin Fine Arts students can search for jobs, schedule career advising, or view courses. Resources for aiding in writing a cover letter or resume are available without a student ID.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Model for Writing a Rejection of a Job Offer
A brief guide to writing a polite business letter in which one rejects a job offer.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Your Resume
Relevant information on how to start and complete an effective resume. Resume styles are posted, and examples are given.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Resumes and Vitas: Scannable Resumes: Power Point
A slide presentation on how to write, format, and punctuate a scannable resume.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Job Search Writing: Job Skills Checklist
A handout listing an inventory of skills that may be included in a resume or cover letter.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: 8.1: Business Documents
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn to write for business by understanding style and learning about formatting different documents such as business letters, statements of purpose, resumes, cover...
Other
Blue Sky Search: Resume Writing Tips
Creating a resume can be hard work. Luckily, you can come here to find lots of tips for creating the perfect resume.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Workplace Writers
Purdue University offers this great resource for students and teachers looking for sample cover letters.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Video Resume
Students will construct an ongoing list of their accomplishments. Students will videotape each other presenting their achievements.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Career Discovery: Preparing a Resume
As part of a career discovery unit, middle school students examine the need to prepare a resume and the potential consequences of giving false information in a resume. Using an online resume wizard designed for middle schoolers, students...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Twentieth Century Resumes
Students will use the Alabama Virtual Library and other reference materials available in the library to create a resume for a twentieth century historical figure from United States history, science, or literature. The lesson is designed...
Letter Writing Guide
How to Write a Letter of Interest
This student and teacher-friendly site discusses the importance of writing a letter of interest during a job search. In addition, the article discusses the how to make a letter of interest "stand out" from other candidates who are...
Letter Writing Guide
How to Write a Cover Letter
This student and teacher-friendly site contains the purpose of writing a cover letter. In addition, the article discusses the format of a good cover letter and elements to include in a good cover letter.