Download Free Resume Samples

Looking for a job, but not sure how to structure your resume? If you want to make sure your existing resume has been optimized for your career, it's useful to check out professional resume samples to help you get a feel for what an industry-specific resume looks like. With this knowledge, you'll be able to get started building your own. Here's how to find free resume samples of good, reliable quality.

Steps

1. Do a Google or other online search engine search for "free resume samples" or something more specific to your needs.
2. Consult your public library or local bookstore. There are many great book resources for writing resumes. They usually analyze example resumes so you know what's done well and what could be improved. An added benefit of using books dealing with resumes is that you can look for specific ones targeted to your industry, which can help you home in on what really matters. Ask a librarian or book store employee for recommendations on career guides.
3. Consult a college or university's career center. If you are a student or have access to a college or university's career center, you can get personalized advice for resume building, cover letter writing, and job searching. Walk in, make an appointment to see a career advisor, and check out the resources that they have in the office. Bring in samples of an old resume or one you've started, so they can look it over and give you specific advice on your progress.
4. Ask for copies of resumes from people you trust who work in the same industry that interests you. People who have already successfully obtained a position are clearly doing something right and many people will be happy to give you a helping hand with resume guidance in this easy way. (Just be sure to explain why you need it.)
5. Check out the websites of places that might be potential employers. Many larger organizations have taken to adding detailed information about the style and type of resume they're looking for, and will give plenty of hints as to what they like to see in yours.
   • Also consider looking at the websites of employment agencies/ consultants. Many of them have gone to the trouble of adding resume examples to their website to help their clients and this information is often publicly viewable. They might also include tips that could be of benefit.

Tips

• Resume style varies dependent on where you are and it is important to find out what the local preferences are or you may find your resumes are being dismissed simply because employers cannot grasp the layout as easily because it's unfamiliar.
• Get into the habit of keeping a folder of your resume examples and your own changing resumes. Date all resume changes so that you know which month and year your resume relates to, along with which job it was used for (you should be tailoring resumes to fit the job applications). This will help you to find resumes quickly for updating when changing or searching for new jobs.

Warnings

• Don't copy someone else's resume verbatim (word for word). You need to express yourself in your own words and reflect your own expertise and experience accurately.

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