CAREER RESOURCES
Resumes
Our resume templates are designed to maximize your chances of getting you an interview. If a job gets 500 applications, the person in charge of hiring might only fully read a few dozen resumes.
What about resume creation apps?
Almost all resume creators aren't free (even if they say they are). Once you try to download it or share it, it asks you to subscribe. The only truly free resume creators are www.resumes.com and www.indeed.com.
Resume Formatting & Content
Resumes must pass several tests (in stages) to get the recruiter to seriously consider the applicant.
1. Make it past the Applicant Tracking Software (ATS).
2. Get ranked high enough by ATS to make it in front of the recruiter.
3. Get past the recruiters' initial glance (information processing).
4. Avoid negative judgements based on age, ethnicity, employment gaps, etc.
5. Show the recruiter that the applicant has the skill and experience they are looking for.
Choosing a Resume Type
Learn the difference between the resume types and which one you should use.
AI Resume Guide & Prompts
Guidelines on using AI and some prompts you can copy and paste into an AI chat.
Resume Do's and Don'ts
Learn what to do not (and not to do) - Formatting, fonts, and general content.
Resume Templates
We recommend using Google Docs for resumes and cover letters because:
- The documents save automatically in storage cloud.
- Google Docs is easier to use on mobile devices than MS Word.
- Google Docs is 100% free, while MS Word is not.
- Google Docs is simpler and easier to learn than MS Word.
- It's easier to collaborate in Google Docs if you want our help.
Don't have a Google account? It's easy and free to make one - using your non-gmail email!
Resume Templates
Last published 2026 by Alliance for Workforce Development.
