Library: TECH495: Integrated Technology Assessment: General

Tips for writing resumes and cover letters

1.) Download a free Microsoft Word resume or cover letter template

2.) Explore sample resumes in your fields

Electrical Engineer Resume LiveCareer. (n.d.). Electrical engineer resume sample. https://www.livecareer.com/resumes/samples/misc/electrical-engineer
Information Technology Resume TopResume. (n.d.). Information technology resume sample. https://www.topresume.com/samples/resumes/information-technology
Instrument Technician Resume LiveCareer. (n.d.). Instrumentation technician resume samples. https://www.livecareer.com/resumes/samples/technician/instrumentation-technician
Materials Engineer Resume Great Sample Resume. (n.d.). Materials engineer resume. https://www.greatsampleresume.com/resume-examples/job
Mechanical Engineer Resume LiveCareer. (n.d.). Mechanical engineer resume. https://www.livecareer.com/resumes/samples/engineering/mechanical-engineer
Nuclear Technician Resume Great Sample Resume. (n.d.). Nuclear technician resume. https://www.greatsampleresume.com/resume-examples/job
Power Plant Mechanic Resume LiveCareer. (n.d.). Power plant mechanic resume sample. https://www.livecareer.com/resumes/samples/mechanic/power-plant-mechanic
Technical Manager Resume LiveCareer. (n.d.). Technical manager resume samples. https://www.livecareer.com/resumes/samples/technical/technical-manager
Technical Project Manager Resume My Perfect Resume. (n.d.). Technical project manager resume sample. https://www.myperfectresume.com/how-to/technology
Visit the Resume-Resource website for more IT, technical, and engineering sample resumes Resume Resource. (n.d.). Technology & engineering. https://www.resume-resource.com/information-technology-resume-examples
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3.) Explore the resources available through Excelsior's Career Center, including free resume and cover letter critiques.

Expert Resumes for Computer & Web Jobs Enelow, W. S., & Kursmark, L. (2005). Expert résumés for computer and web jobs Jist Publishing.
Elements of Resume Style: Essential Rules for Writing Resumes & Cover Letters That Work Bennett, S. (2014). The elements of résumé style: Essential rules and eye-opening advice for writing résumés and cover letters that work. AMACOM.