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Career Services Resource Room: Resume Writing Guides and Job Search Resources, Papers of Theatre

A collection of resume writing guides and job search resources from various authors and publishers. The guides offer expert advice on writing effective resumes, cover letters, and utilizing technology in job searches. They also include directories of job search resources on the web.

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OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES
SATELLITE CENTER
RESOURCE ROOM
Resume Writing Guides
Haldane’s Best Resumes for Professionals
Here’s the first book to reveal the secrets of writing a resume based on the pioneering job
search methods of Bernard Haldane Associates, America’s oldest and most respected
career management firm. Reflecting more than 50 years of experience in working with
over 600,000 clients, the book outlines the key principles involved in writing, producing,
distributing, and following-up resumes the Haldane way.
Expert Resumes for Managers and Executives
For most people, the hardest part of writing a resume is getting started. In this book,
professional resume writers and career counselors Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark
give you the help you need to start – and pull together a stunning resume with ease!
•The top nine resume strategies for getting noticed and getting interviews; plus
format and presentation standards.
•Step-by-step writing instructions, with examples every step of the way.
•Techniques for choosing the best resume type for your situation.
•Tips for using technology effectively in your job search, including scan able and
electronic resumes.
•An extensive directory of job search resources on the web.
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OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES

SATELLITE CENTER

RESOURCE ROOM

Resume Writing Guides

Haldane’s Best Resumes for Professionals Here’s the first book to reveal the secrets of writing a resume based on the pioneering job search methods of Bernard Haldane Associates, America’s oldest and most respected career management firm. Reflecting more than 50 years of experience in working with over 600,000 clients, the book outlines the key principles involved in writing, producing, distributing, and following-up resumes the Haldane way.

Expert Resumes for Managers and Executives For most people, the hardest part of writing a resume is getting started. In this book, professional resume writers and career counselors Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark give you the help you need to start – and pull together a stunning resume with ease! •The top nine resume strategies for getting noticed and getting interviews; plus format and presentation standards. •Step-by-step writing instructions, with examples every step of the way. •Techniques for choosing the best resume type for your situation. •Tips for using technology effectively in your job search, including scan able and electronic resumes. •An extensive directory of job search resources on the web.

Resume Magic: Trade Secrets of a Professional Writer Susan Whitcomb explains how you can use simple techniques to make your resume stand out from the competition. In this book you’ll find: •Hundreds of “Before-and-After” resume examples that were magically transformed from “average” to “outstanding”. •The latest information on designing Internet-savvy resumes. •More than 250 “impact-mining” questions to help you identify your contributions to past and present employers. •More than 600 action verbs and sample sentences that will give you fresh ideas for dressing up your own writing.

101 Grade ‘A’ Resumes for Teachers This book combines sparking sample resumes with solid career-building advice, and covers all areas of teaching, administration, and special service positions in both public and private schools. The 101 sample resumes inside are tailored to fit all educational positions, which means that you’ll find many that can be easily adapted to fit your personal background, qualifications, and goals. Whether you’re fresh out of college and seeking your first teaching job, a seasoned professional looking to advance your career, or planning to change careers and become an education, you’ll find valuable job- enhancing information and advice, plus expert guidance for creating that absolutely perfect resume.

e-Resumes: A guide to successful online job hunting You’ll discover how to create the perfect electronic resume, and then send it virtually anywhere in the world from your home computer. Just as important, you’ll find an up-to- date and streamlined list of web sites that accept e-resumes and offer jobs online. But e- Resumes is much more than a “link book”. It gives you the “how-to” of resume design and writing, and then teaches you how to take full advantage of the Internet.

The Last Job Search Guide You’ll Ever Need If you read and act on the hundreds of pages of tips and techniques in The Last Job Search Guide You’ll Ever Need, you will learn: •How to create the perfect career you want and deserve. (Never settle for “making a living” again!) •How to ace any interview and land your ideal job. (Surprising research shows you how.) •How to build a powerful network of allies who create a steady flow of job leads for you. (This works for any major, in any industry, in any economy!) •How to write a resume and cover letter that makes the phone ring with job offers. (Hard-fought lessons not taught in ANY classroom.) •How to land an internship that leads to the job of your dreams. (Do this right and your jealous friends will scream: “You get paid to do that?”)

Occupational Outlook Handbook Interesting and thorough descriptions for nearly 270 jobs, covering about 90% of all workers. Information on labor market trends, plus the following details on each job: •Earnings •Training and education needed •Working conditions •Skills required •Advancement opportunities •Projected growth •Related jobs •Sources of additional information, including Web sites

Interviewing Guides

Interview Magic: Job Interview Secrets from America’s Career and Life Coach In this book, you will find: •10 critical tips for interview success. •50 frequently asked questions – and before and after responses that will make you shine. •68 job-specific interview questions for more than 30 different career fields. •37 illegal questions you might be asked – and how to respond gracefully. •10 most common types of interviews and strategies for mastering them. •40 worksheets to coach you through the preparation process.

Internship Guides

The Last Guide to Finding a Great Internship You’ll Ever Need This guide will point you in the direction of where to find internship opportunities.

Networking Guides

Graduate and Professional Degree Program Guides

Peterson’s Graduate and Professional Program Guides Book 1: An Overview Book 2: Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences Book 3: Biological Sciences Book 4: Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Agricultural Sciences, the Environment, & Natural Resources Book 5: Engineering & Applied Sciences Book 6: Business, Education, Health, Information Studies, Law, & Social Work