This site provides a variety of resume templates that you can use to begin building your own.
Emurse
A free resource that allows you to create and store your resume online. You must create an account (at no cost).
HowToWriteAResume.net
Includes lots of templates and is easy to use. The free version allows resumes to be downloaded as text or HTML files; the premium version allows resumes to be downloaded as .doc or PDF files.
JobSpice
Very easy to use! Create a resume and store it online. Cost (as of 6/2010) $20.
Pongo Resume
A service to write and publish a resume including posting to the Web, faxing your resume, and printing a copy. Free trial available.
Monster Resume Center
Offers resume tips by industry, dos, don'ts, and dilemmas.
Resumizer
A free resume creator with plenty of templates to choose from and an easy step-by-step instruction path. Resumes may be downloaded as PDF, HTML, and Text files. With a free membership, you may store your resume online.
VisualCV
You can create a resume and easily make it a live Internet document. You can enrich your resume by inserting video clips, work samples, images, your scanned diploma, and more. You share your online resume by granting access to it rather than e-mailing it, so you have complete control over who can view it. Requires creating a free account.
FREE COVER LETTER TOOLS
Cover Letter Guide
Brief instructional on writing cover letters with sample letters for you to use.
Features 200 free cover letters to use in your job hunt.
Cover Letter Tips & Example
From the Michigan Government web site.
