RESUMES, COVER PAGES, & INTERVIEW SKILLS
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EBSCO LearningExpress – Resume & Cover Letter Tutorials
Provided courtesy of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction through Badgerlink, EBSCO Learning Express provides tutorials and ebooks covering interviewing skills.
Purdue OWLS- Resume & Cover Letter Writing Lab
Purdue University has an online writing lab that provides free writing information to everyone worldwide. There are additional resources on the left side of the page.
CareerOneStop – Resume Writing
In addition to general career information, CareerOneStop covers many aspects of resume writing, from why they are necessary, to how to get started, to downloadable sample resumes.
Microsoft Word Resume Templates
A large selection of resume templates that can be used with Microsoft Word software. Good for formatting ideas even if you happen to use a different word processor.
Novo Resume – Frequently Asked Interview Questions
Tutorial Video to Access Free Tutorials
This video shows you how to access the free tutorials and eBooks found on EBSCO Learning Express’ website.
Don’t Wear Flip-Flops to Your Interview by Paul Powers
When it comes to getting a job, the smallest thing can trip you up. For 30 years, Dr. Paul Powers has asked thousands of successful job hunters a few basic but important questions: What do you wish someone had told you when you started your job search? What (obvious or not-so-obvious) job hunting mistake will you never make again? What job hunting tip, secret, or technique would you stress to your very best friend? Don’t Wear Flip-Flops to Your Interview is packed with strategies and techniques that are practical, market proven, easy to use, and often humorous.
Modernize Your Resume-2nd Edition by Wendy Enelow; Louise Kursmark
Based on today’s real-world job search trends, Modernize Your Resume shows you how to craft a winning resume to meet the complexities of today’s highly competitive and technologically driven employment market. The 2nd edition has been updated with new resume samples, new designs, and new ATS and e-resume guidelines, along with new chapters for jobseekers with special circumstances – career change, military transition, and return to work.
Knock ’em Dead Cover Letters by Martin Yate