Independent Scholars - The National Coalition of Independent Scholars provides a valuable network for those pursuing scholarship outside academic institutions. The Five O'Clock Club is another site that offers career counseling and resources. Another useful link with excellent materials. California Job Search Guide Resumes That Work . New American Library, New York, NY, 1993.
Sample resumes for different types of job seekers and career fields.
Sample cover letters. A wealth of information. The best way to search the site is via the particular agency you might be interested in. E.g. Library of Congress, Smithsonian Institution, National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities, Department of Education, etc. The Neglected Art of Being Interviewed.