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Career Guide: Resumes

This guide is designed to help RCCC students prepare resumes, cover letters, and to ace their job interviews!
The Quick Resume and Cover Letter Book - Cover
The Infographic Resume: How to Create a Visual Portfolio That Showcases Your Skills and Lands the Job - Book Cover

Building Your Resume

Types of Resumes

It is a good idea to build a resume, even if you aren't currently looking for a job, that way you are prepared to apply if a great one crosses your path. But, before you start building your resume you need to know what type of resume you want to make. There are 3 main types, and each is best suited to different purposes. Check out this video from AARP that outlines the differences:

You can find out more about types of resumes here from Minnesota State's Career Guidance Center. 

Sample Resume - Chronological