A free resource library from Harvard Law School's Program on Negotiation, with articles and guides on negotiation strategy, conflict resolution, and dealmaking.
Why I recommend it: The deepest free negotiation material I have found anywhere, and it is not limited to salary. Read one article before any offer conversation.
Harvard's full undergraduate resume and cover letter handbook — formatting rules, action-verb lists, and annotated before/after examples across industries.
In plain terms: This guide provides formatting rules, action-verb lists, and sample resumes and cover letters across various industries. You can use the annotated before-and-after examples to write and format your own job applications.
Why I recommend it: The single best free resume handbook out there. Read the annotated examples twice.
Harvard Career Services' bullet-point resume template plus guidance on writing accomplishment statements that lead with impact.
In plain terms: This downloadable resume template is available in Microsoft Word and Google Docs formats. You can use its bullet-point layout to organize your experience and build a clear first draft.
From the site: Word (.docx) version. Accessible Word (.docx) version. Google Docs version. Use this bullet-point template to build out your first draft of your resume.
