Careers and Employment Subject Guide
Resumés & Cover Letters
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The library has many books on writing resumes and cover letters. Browse the HF 5383 section in the Reference collections of our various libraries. You can find copies to check out on the second floor of Waldo Library. Here are a few of the best books and Web sites.
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About.com: Writing Resumes
Links that cover a wide range of information on resumes, cover letters, and curriculum vitae. Includes sample resumes, templates, hints and more.
Cover Letters That Knock 'em Dead
HF 5383 .Y378 2001 (Reference Desk Collection)
The author discusses "What is a Cover Letter," why you need one, what it does and the four initial steps to creating one. Chapters include: the four types of cover letters; what goes into a cover letter and what does not; assembling your cover letter, the final product and your plan of attack, and many sample letters.
Electronic Resumes & Online Networking (electronic book)How to Use the Internet to Do a Better Job Search. This book is about how to take the content of an existing resume so that it is usable as an electronic form. It also shows you how to gather information, and use that information to tailor and distribute a resume that gets noticed in a variety of electronic forms.
Expert Resumes for Teachers and Educators
Resumes for teachers and educators including over 180 pages of sample resumes targeted to teaching jobs--from pre-school to college and beyond.
Guide to Effective Resume Writing
Employment Weekly's basic guidelines for resume writing.
How to Write a ResumeIncludes tips about writing a cover letter, the resume, and thank you letter, as well as using resume writing and distribution services.
Job Star-Resumes
Discusses what resumes are, the various types of resumes, with tips on selecting the best type for your needs, includes selected resume resources on the Web, and much more. A clean, easy-to-use site with information not listed everywhere.
Quick Resume & Cover Letter Book
HF 5383 .F32 2005 (Reference Desk Collection) Provides samples of traditional resumes, cover letters, thank you notes, tips on how to write a resume in fifteen minutes; information on using personal computers, laser printers, email voicemail; and techniques for determining and finding your ideal job. Explains how to use the Internet in your job search and more.
Rebecca Smith's eResumes & ResourcesOffers excellent advice on pulling together an effective electronic resume. It also provides job listings by industry, a mini-review of selected job boards, meta-search resources by state, regional and by international employment.
Resume Kit
HF 5383 .B33 2003 (Reference) Provides proven techniques for writing the perfect resume, including 80 sample resumes and cover letters, sample electronic resumes and guidelines for posting your resume on the Internet. The author also lists the top 20 Internet sites for posting your resume.