WILMINGTON, Delaware, November 17 /PRNewswire/ --

- WhiteSmoke Offers Free Resume Templates for Job Hunting in a Down Economy

We have fallen on tough economic times, and are entering a period where job security and career opportunities are harder to come by. In such circumstances, one really must make an outstanding first impression on his or her prospective employer - starting with an impressive resume.

A great resume is only the first step in creating a strong impression on your prospective employer, but it is an all important one, states Hilla Ovil-Brenner, WhiteSmoke CEO. Ideally, a resume should appeal to your prospective employer with its style and presentation, and demonstrate a tight fit between your skills and the position on offer. With this in mind, WS has decided to offer up some great free resume templates to help you stand out on the job hunt.

Get WhiteSmoke's free resume templates: http://www.whitesmoke.com/cvtemplates/

A well-structured resume template is a great start, but that is only half the story, claims Amit Greener, VP Marketing at WhiteSmoke. A resume that helps you get that interview features a compelling writing style, attractive presentation of the facts, and impeccable spelling and grammar. White Smoke's free resume templates will put prospective employees off to a great start; tools for proofreading and editing, like our WhiteSmoke 2009, will sharpen the effect.

Tips for a Standout Resume

Customize Your Resume - Tailoring your resume in order to match the needs of the employer is an integral part of the resume writing process. This does not mean inventing skills, but rather emphasizing parts of your skill set as the position requires.

Use Action Words - Using the right verbs helps control the image that employers develop of you. Use verbs that match the level of position you want. If, for example, you are applying for a management position, strengthen your image by using as many management-oriented words as possible.

Use Bulleted Sentences - Employers are normally swamped with resumes each day, and often can't take the extra time required to read through each and every one. The key to using bulleted sentences is to catch the eye of the employer, giving him or her the impressive points of your resume quickly.

Formatting is Important! - The formatting of the text, including white space, headings, fonts, and typesetting, creates an immense impact on the prospective employer, and will make it easier for him or her to read.

You can take action on these tips today with WhiteSmoke's free resume templates - a collection of over 20 resume templates for you to begin your own resume renewal.

http://www.whitesmoke.com/cvtemplates/

About WhiteSmoke

WhiteSmoke is a world-leading company in the field of English writing technologies, with a focus on products that enhance and correct grammar, spelling, and writing style. WhiteSmoke makes its technologies available through various channels, such as a browser-based text editor, and specialized OEM versions designed for integration with 3rd party service providers.

See the WhiteSmoke website for further information:

http://www.whitesmoke.com/ws2009/

Contact Amit Greener, VP Marketing Ph: +1-8778151535 marketing@whitesmoke.com

Contact: Amit Greener, VP Marketing, Ph: +1-8778151535, marketing@whitesmoke.com