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Writing Resumes and Cover Letters

Do you know the difference between a chronological resume and a functional resume? See examples of each and why you would use one type over the other. Courtesy of American University.

Build a Better Resume with ACTION VERBS [PDF]
Action verbs give your resume power and direction. See this list of action verbs to use in your resume and cover letters. Courtesy of Boston College.
Cover Letter Guidelines and Samples
The purpose of the cover letter is to demonstrate to the employer that you are a good fit for their organization and the role for which you’re applying. Courtesy of Wellesley College.
Job Search Letters
These OWL resources will help you write job application letters, thank you and follow up letters, as well as effective acceptance and rejection letters.
Resumes
Resume and cover letter samples. Courtesy of University of California, Riverside.
Resumes and Professional Correspondence
Includes chronological & functional resumes examples and more. Courtesy of Cornell University, College of Engineering.

Videos

Academic Video Online (AVON) provides web-based digital videos that can be viewed anytime and anywhere. Search for videos that help with your job search, learn more about a particular field, and much more.

Ace the Interview and Get the Job
Research, practice, and preparation are essential for interview success. This video will help you master these important steps and know what to expect in different types of interviews.
Engaging Resumes & Cover Letters: How to Hook the Job You Want
A resume is so much more than a list of skills, education and work history. With the cover letter, it is an integral part of making a good first impression.
Getting to Know Your Skills
In planning your career and looking for a job, knowing what you can do well is important. Knowing your best skills can help you decide what kind of work is right for you.
Overcoming Barriers to Employment Success
For many people, finding and keeping a job is a major challenge - one fraught with numerous obstacles, both material and mental. The list of potential barriers is long, and many job seekers face more than one.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

The Occupational Outlook Handbook can help you learn about your occupation. Find career information about duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations. Information provided by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Statistics.

Hawaii Resources

City and County of Honolulu Job Opportunities
Find City and County of Honolulu jobs.
Hawaii Career Explorer
University of Hawaii Community College system website that provides information on high demand occupations, high earnings, and pathways to careers and high demand jobs.
Hawaii Jobs Explorer
UHERO: The Economic Research Organization of the University of Hawaii. A look at occupations in Hawaii by median salary.
Hawaii Workforce Infonet
Hawaii's source for labor market information...info on employment, wages, jobs, and training. From their homepage, use the navigational links on the left-hand side.
HireNet Hawaii
A powerful online job seeker/workforce services system. State of Hawaii, Department of Labor & Industrial Relations.
Job Prep Services
Job Prep Services provides a variety of services to Leeward Community College students, faculty, and area businesses.
State of Hawaii’s Civil Service Job Opportunities
Find State of Hawaii civil service jobs.
Work At UH
Find University of Hawaii jobs.

BUSN 164 - Career Success (Pastor): Websites/Videos

Writing Resumes and Cover Letters

Videos

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Hawaii Resources