Free Online Resume Resources

collegecareerlife — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:42:33 +0000

Although expensive resume writing services and software abound, creating a good resume doesn’t require a big investment. By utilizing the free online resources that are available, you can write an impressive resume that will land interviews. Some resume resources to consider:

Purdue OWL

Possibly the most comprehensive writing resource on the web, the OWL at Purdue provides thorough resume and cover letter advice for job seekers of all levels. Topics include creating a scannable resume, cover letter design, and writing the CV.

Emurse

Formatting and organizing a resume is often just as difficult as writing good content. Emurse proves that creating a professional resume doesn’t have to be expensive. The site allows you to easily add, remove and rearrange resume sections. You’ll also find a selection of free formats from which to choose.

Help My Resume

HelpMyResume.org offers basic resume tips and resources, including how to write an objective statement, appropriate resume fonts, and how to quantify accomplishments. The most unique feature of the site is company-specific resume advice for the most popular entry-level employers.

Resume Guidebook

Resume writing presents a particular challenge for those with little work experience or job seekers transitioning to a new field. A new resume blog to accompany CollegeCareerLife.net, Resume Guidebook offers resume tips specifically for students, recent graduates and career changers. Visit the site to learn about functional vs. chronological resumes, creating a student resume and resume mistakes students make.

When it comes to resumes, more money doesn’t always mean a bigger advantage. There are plenty of quality free resume resources online that can help you craft a professional resume.

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10 Sites for Better Studying

collegecareerlife — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:35:44 +0000

Good news for Internet addicts: browsing the web can help raise your GPA! Make the most of your time online by frequenting sites that offer lectures, notes, tutorials, and study strategies. Ten of my favorite online study resources:

Study Guides and Strategies

Since 1996, Studygs.net has provided study strategies and resources to help students achieve success. You’ll find guides to time management, problem solving, decision making, memorizing, online learning, test taking, writing, math, science, and many more subjects. Site content is available in a number of different languages.

LectureFox

LectureFox offers free lectures from colleges including Princeton, Yale, and MIT. Topics include politics, biology, physics, history, and music. Lecture materials include audio, video, and/or notes.

Flash Card Exchange

Create, study, share, and print flashcards at FlashCardExchange.com. You can also study flashcards created by other users, save your favorite sets, and export flashcards.

How To Study

Articles on How-to-Study.com are written by Dr. Charles Mangrum and Dr. Stephen Strichart and cover a variety of topics. You’ll find advice on choosing a college, note taking, giving presentations, and much more .

Cramster

Cramster is an online study community where students can view lecture notes, work practice problems, and take practice tests.

Study Successful

Written by medical student Stefan Knapen, StudySuccessful.com offers innovative tips for note taking, personal development, productivity, and time management.

Koofers

A schedule maker, access to class notes and old exams, flash card creation and professor ratings are some of the features available to members at Koofers.com. The site has over 2000 universities and is free to join. Instructors can also join and share course materials.

Study Hacks

Study Hacks is a blog by Cal Newport, author of two books about academic success. The blog covers time management, stress reduction, organization, test taking, paper writing and many other topics.

HippoCampus

A project of the Monetary Institute of Technology and Education (MITE), Hippocampus provides free multimedia resources for high school and college students. Subjects covered include statistics, calculus, environmental science, and psychology.

CliffsNotes

Although most popular for their literature guides, Cliffs Notes are available for every subject area. In addition to subject study guides, CliffsNotes.com contains test preparation guides and college resources.

Bookmark some (or all) of these websites and stop feeling guilty about your time online.

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