Cypress Resume

Cypress Resume is an annual subscription resume writing software produced by Cypress Information Services. The product creates resumes, cover letters, and reference sheets with no additional writing skills required by the user beyond entering their basic information. Targeted users include K-12 schools, public libraries, higher education, and any institution assisting job seekers. Cypress Resume is competitive with Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center and Testing and Education Resource Center (TERC) by Gale in providing resume and cover letter writing assistance, but suffers in comparison in its lack of ease of publication to the web and the absence of a job search engine. While a suitable product for a range of industries and job levels, the product may be less attractive to those who seek to create a resume with the individual feel and visual finesse to stand out as an applicant for more highly competitive positions. With its ease of use, range of job coverage, and competitive pricing, Cypress Resume is recommended for purchase by public, secondary school, and undergraduate academic libraries as a starting point for those entering or re-entering the job market.