Erin Cardinal - eResume eResources - ENGL 317 Web Resource Project



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	These links are intended for anyone on the job search, from students looking for internships, to recent graduates, to those established in their careers but looking for a change. The electronic resources below will teach you what eResumes are, how to create one, and where to go for help. At the bottom are places to post your new eResume so companies can find you, and how to make sure yours is not overlooked. Don't forget that your favorite company's web site is also a good place to check for submission information. Good luck on your job hunt.
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	What an eResume is
	Electronic Resumes http://www.wa.gov/esd/work/eresumes/sld001.htm		An introductory slide show
	Savvy Electronic Resumes http://collegegradjobs.about.com/business/collegegradjobs/ library/weekly/aa011998.htm		A brief description on the different types of eResumes on about.com
	The Electronic Resume http://careers.rice.edu/elecresume.html		This is a very short list highlighting the difference between a traditional printed resume and an electronic one.
	E-Mail resumes http://www.provenresumes.com/reswkshps/ electronic/emlres.html Home Page Resumes http://www.provenresumes.com/reswkshps/ electronic/hmpgres.html Scannable Resumes http://www.provenresumes.com/reswkshps/ electronic/scnres.html		These three pages from the ProvenResumes.com site give specifics about each type of electronic resume, when to use each type, why, and how to improve your eResume's effectiveness
	eResumes 101 http://www.eresumes.com/tut_eresume.html		How to choose which type of eResume is for you.
	What is the right resume for me? http://jobsmart.org/tools/resume/res-elec.htm		Another page of basic information on eResumes and why everyone should consider creating one.
	Joyce Lain Kennedy http://www.csupomona.edu/~sciman/html/library/ internet/eresumes/JLK.html		The second through fourth links on this site contain eResume helpful insight from this professional who has written several resume books.

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	How to get started
	How to Create an Online Resume http://titan.iwu.edu/~ccenter/resume/		A whole site of basic information, including how to get your resume information into resume databases and creating a resume for e-mailing.
	The Riley Guide http://dbm.com/jobguide/eresume.html		A comprehensive, well-respected guide to creating effective eResumes.
	eResume Guidelines http://servercc.oakton.edu/~vivona/netjobs/ resumes/guidelines1.html		Basic guidelines on the differences between printed resumes and eResumes.
	Preparing your Resume http://www.csupomona.edu/~sciman/html/library/ internet/eresumes/resume_tips.html		"Tips for writing and formatting a scannable resume that computers can read"

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	Help sites to join for free
	10 Minute Resume http://www.10minuteresume.com		After joining this site, you will have access to a tutorial/walk-through that will help you create several electronic versions of your resume. You can even post it when you're done.
	Career Mosiac http://www.careermosaic.com/cm/cm39.html		From here, you can post, edit/create, or delete your eResume. You'll be asked to sign up if you don't already have an account.
	Monster.com http://my.monster.com/login.asp		In addition to offering the eResume creation and posting services, the site will help you plan and track that perfect job for you.

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	If you want to hire professional help
	ProWeb Resumes		This company will create a whole web site resume, not just a single page. They also have some sample clients to see for ideas.
	Resucom		This company is an eResume distribution service that will give their subscribing businesses your information.

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	How to submit your finished resume
	Database Submission How-To http://www.provenresumes.com/reswkshps/ electronic/inresbnk.html		A good place to start learning how to post your finished resume. The page gives simple, helpful guidelines for doing it right.
	Maximizing Hits by a Search Engine http://www.careerlinx.regina.sk.ca/ pound/howto/maxhits.htm		A how-to on getting your eResume noticed by a search engine.
	Submitting through email http://servercc.oakton.edu/~vivona/netjobs/ resumes/submit1.html		How to submit when the employer prefers email.
	Resume Databases http://www.interbiznet.com/ern/ archives/resumedata.html		A list of over 60 places to post (from 1996)
	Resume Banks http://jobsmart.org/internet/bankfree.htm		Another (less extensive) list of links to posting boards.
	Resumes on the Web http://www.resweb.com		You can also search for a job from this site.