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Resumes & Cover Letters


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The Cumberland Public Library offers many resources for job seekers. For help in locating any of these resources please contact the Reference Department.
401-333-2552 X 2
reference@cumberlandlibrary.org

Resume & Cover Letter Databases

LightbulbLearning Express Library has free eBooks and quick online courses to help you learn how to make your resume or cover letter stand apart from the crowd.

Choose "Job Search & Workplace Skills" from the left-side menu
Next, choose "Job Search, Resumes & Interviewing"
Then, choose "Creating Great Resumes & Cover Letters"

TutorTutor.com is more than just a homework help site. It includes career resources such as resume writing guidelines and templates, sample resumes and cover letters as well as the opportunity to upload your resume or cover letter and receive suggestions for improvement.

Scroll down, almost to the bottom of the page and choose "Career Resources"
Select a subtopic "Resumes & Cover Letters"
Select another subtopic 

To upload a resume or cover letter: Click on "Career Center"
Choose "Resume Help"

appleUniversal Class provides online continuing education courses with a growing catalog of over 500 courses. After a quick online registration you can take a course in resume writing or other career training classes.

Login or register as a new member
Under "Areas of Study" choose "Writing Skills"
Choose "Resume Writing 101"


Resume Templates

Free resume templates available from Microsoft Office.


Resume & Cover Letter Websites

  • Resume assistance from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab
  • Cover Letter assistance from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab
  • Tutorials from Monster.com
  • 10 Cover Letter Tips from MA's Labor & Workforce Development
  • 10 Things to Avoid on your Resume by MA's Labor & Workforce Development

    • Resume Books
    find these titles available at the library

    650.14 BRI Amazing Resumes, 2006
    650.14 ENE Expert Resumes for Managers and Executives, 2003
    650.14 ENE Expert Resumes for Military-to-Civilian Transitions, 2006
    650.14 ENE Expert Resumes for People Returning to Work, 2008
    650.14 ENE Expert Resumes for Teachers and Educators, 2011
    650.14 KES Competency-Based Resumes, 2005
    650.14 NOB Gallery of Best Resumes, 2012
    650.14 RES Resumes for Computer Careers, 2008
    650.14 RES Resumes for Re-Entering the Job Market, 2008
    640.14 TRO Federal Resume Guidebook, 2011
    650.142 ADA The Adams Resume Almanac, 2005
    650.142 KEN Resumes for Dummies, 2011
    650.142 RES Resumes for First-Time Job Hunters, 2005
    650.142 RES Resumes That Get You Hired, 2006
    650.142 SCH The Resume and Cover Letter Phrase Book, 2011
    650.142 YAT Knock 'Em Dead Resumes, 2010

    Cover Letter Books
    find these titles available at the library

    650.14 ENE No Nonsense Cover Letters, 2007
    650.142 ADA The Adams Cover Letter Almanac, 2006
    650.142 SCH The Resume and Cover Letter Phrase Book, 2011