Resume and Cover Letter
A resume is a record of work experience, professional achievements, education, skills, certifications, and other details that make the case for the job. It is usually the first contact between a company and candidate.
A cover letter, also known as a covering letter or application letter, is a one-page document that introduces a job seeker’s work history, professional skills, and personal interest in applying for a job.
Cover Letters
- How to Write a Cover LetterThis website shows how to write a cover letter and gives examples of good cover letters.
- How to Write a Cover Letter: Harvard Business ReviewPerhaps the most challenging part of the job application process is writing an effective cover letter. And yes, you should send one. Even if only one in two cover letters gets read, that’s still a 50% chance that including one could help you
Resume
- How to Build a Resume in 7 Easy StepsCreating a resume can be challenging when you start thinking about all the information you need to share with prospective employers.
- How to Write a ResumeThis site shows what is best to put in a resume and how to make your own. It also has example and templates to use when writing your resume.
How to Make a Resume Stand Out: Crash Course Business
The job search is tough and can feel like you're never quite prepared. Resumes and Cover Letters can seem like too much. But, in this episode of Crash Course Business, Evelyn sits down to walk us through making a resume and cover letter stand out!
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_4JBbeGsSE
Perspectives
Cover Letters
In this newest edition of the 'Knock 'em Dead' series, Martin Yate shows readers how to create an impressive, targeted, and dynamic cover letter that will increase their chances of landing an interview. He guides them through his proven strategies for creating job-winning cover letters and teaches them how to write a clear and powerful message that effectively showcases their personal brand and the transferable skills they bring to a job. With the help of this trusted authority, readers will no longer struggle to find the right words to highlight their achievements and make the best first impression! AUTHOR: Martin Yate, CPC, is one of the foremost experts in the field of job search and career management. The author of 'Knock 'em Dead Resumes', 'Knock 'em Dead Cover Letters', 'Knock 'em Dead: Secrets and Strategies for Success in an Uncertain World', and numerous other books, he has helped millions of people turn their careers and their lives around. SELLING POINTS: * Uses Yate's techniques to pinpoint relevant keywords that will send reader's job application to the top of database searches * Includes all new cover letter samples, tailored for every field and position
The Quick Resume and Cover Letter Book, Third Edition
Library patrons appreciate the friendly, easy-to-use style, which shows how to quickly create a good, basic resume. With more than 145,000 copies in print, it has become one of JIST's best-selling resume books. It has been selected as one of the year's top three business books by Publishers Marketing Association.
Resumes for First Time Job Hunters
Create a strong, impressive resume that will lead you to the right job! To stand out among the hundreds of job seekers applying for any position, you have to have a resume that hits the target every time. Resumes for First-Time Job Hunters offers: Nearly 100 sample resumes and 20 cover letters A variety of eye-catching resume formats Tips on highlighting your strengths and using active vocabulary Work sheets for gathering personal information And much more
Lose the Resume, Land the Job
"'Lose the Résumé' breaks down every aspect of job hunting, explaining what matters and what doesn't." - The New York Times Book Review Lose the resume and land that coveted job Gone are the days of polishing up your resume and sending it out at random. At every level today, you need to "lose the resume" in order to land the right job. In other words, you have to learn to tell a story about yourself that speaks to your competencies, purpose, passion, and values. Lose the Resume, Land the Job shares the new rules of engagement: How you must think, act, and present yourself so you can win. Based on inner exploration drawn from the IP of the world's largest executive recruiting firm, the book gleans insights and stories (the good, the bad, and sometimes the ugly) from Korn Ferry recruiters across the globe who work with thousands of candidates each day. It helps you gain a deeper perspective on who you are, what you're passionate about, the cultures in which you fit, the kind of bosses you should work for, and where you can bring the most value to organizations. * Includes assessments, questionnaires, and other tools * Candid advice for young professionals through middle managers * Offers trusted guidance from the same firm that has shown 8 million executives how to achieve their career goals, and that puts a professional in new job every three minutes * Helps you build a plan for the future so you can contribute more to the next employer Getting a job and, more importantly, building a career has never been more complex. Lose the Resume, Land the Job helps you score the positions that align with your passion and match your attributes -- and that will put you on a trajectory toward bigger and better things.