Online Resources for Creating Your Resume

Janet Hunt
When looking for employment, you want to make a good first impression. Your first impression to a prospective employer could be the deciding factor in whether or not you are hired. Your resume is your first and best impression to a prospective employer. It can be as important as a pleasant smile or being well dressed. There are a number of online sites where you can create a professional looking resume.

MyMommyBiz: Build Your Own Resume Template

If you want to build your own resume but are unsure of the steps involved, MyMommyBiz.com provides a free resume template.with easy to follow directions. You will need to have on hand your personal information, education history, work history, volunteer experience and any certifications or additional training you have. MyMommyBiz has been in existance since 2000. Its goal is to provide resources to moms working at home.

MyResumeOnline.org

MyResumeOnline.org is another excellent resource for creating your own resume online. In addition to the free resume template. MyResumeOnline.org also offers helpful suggestions and tips on how to write a winning resume with detailed information on focus, brevity, keywords and how to get a prospective employers attention. They also provide information on cover letters, an interview guide and resume examples. You can also find links here to international jobs.

Career Toolbox

Career Toolbox provides a resume template with step-by-step instructions and provides examples of well written resumes. Each section of the step-by-step instructions provides helpful tips on how to write an effective resume. Other helpful features of Career Toolbox are the work interest quiz and personality test. These tests will help you find an occupation well-suited to your interests and skills. The site also includes interview tips, instructions for writing a cover letter and a list of the top ten fastest growing occupations.

Resume-builder.net

At Resume-builder.net, you can create an online resume, print, and download your resume to your computer in Microsoft Word. You can choose styles, options and find helpful tips on how to prepare a professionally written resume. There are over fifty resume templates at Resume-builder.net. There are resume examples provided and the site also has an option to upload a photo to include with your resume. A resume hosting service is available, allowing employers to view your resume from anywhere in the world. A great resource provided by Resume-builder.net is a list of the fifty most common entry-level interview questions.

Sources:

MyMommyBiz: Build Your Own Resume Template

MyResumeOnline.org: Create Your Resume Page

Career Toolbox: Create Your Resume

Resume-builder.net: Professional Online Free Resume Builder

Published by Janet Hunt - Featured Contributor in Business & Finance

Janet Hunt is a freelance writing professional specializing in business and finance. She has published articles for such online publication sites as Demand Studios, Associated Content, and various other onli...  View profile

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  • Linda Louise Johnson7/3/2010

    Good info -- many need to know this.

  • Jeffrey Weeks7/3/2010

    great resources! :) jeffrey

  • Becky Whittemore7/2/2010

    Thanks for sharing this info, Janet.

  • Bonnie Doss-Knight7/2/2010

    During our rough economic times, people will certainly benefit from your resources.

  • Sheri Fresonke Harper7/2/2010

    Very helpful :)

  • Michele Starkey7/2/2010

    Wonderful resources, thanks Janet, passing the link along to your article. cheers :)

  • Lyn Lomasi7/2/2010

    Great resource! :)

  • Jack Wellman7/2/2010

    Amazingly great resources Janet. Not amazing coming from you since you excell at anything you write about. The first impression (resume) is a lasting one. Most excellent again and as always my friend. Happy Independence Day to you and all who read this wonderful authors work. YOU are a pretty awesome resource too!

  • Tricia Goss7/2/2010

    Great resource!

  • Maria Roth7/2/2010

    Very helpful. Thanks :)

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