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Resumes

by DeCarlo, Laura

Book - 2019

Don't let the Resumes for Dummies title fool you. This book provides well-ordered, in-depth advice on creating winning resumes. It also offers insights in...Show more Don't let the Resumes for Dummies title fool you. This book provides well-ordered, in-depth advice on creating winning resumes. It also offers insights into navigating the job search process in this digital age. Resumes for Dummies is also available as an eBook through Overdrive/Libby. Show less

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The Perfect Resume

Resumes That Work in the New Economy!

by Quillen, W. Daniel

Book - 2014

Drawing on his 20+ years of experience as an HR Director, the author of The Perfect Resume walks you through the basics of resume mechanics, keywords and ...Show more Drawing on his 20+ years of experience as an HR Director, the author of The Perfect Resume walks you through the basics of resume mechanics, keywords and action words, listing your accomplishments, and more to help you craft a resume that gets results. Show less

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Modernize your Resume

Get Noticed ... Get Hired

by Enelow, Wendy

Book - 2019

This resource is packed with examples of modern resumes that are designed to grab a hiring manager's attention. Each chapter focuses attention on a different aspect of your resume. This resource is packed with examples of modern resumes that are designed to grab a hiring manager's attention. Each chapter focuses attention on a different aspect of your resume. Show less

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Before and After Resumes

How to Turn A Good Resume Into A Great One

by Burns-Martin, Tracy

Book - 2012

The before and after resumes included in this book can help you improve your resume no matter your circumstances. Includes a CD (Windows and Macintosh) with a hundred more examples. The before and after resumes included in this book can help you improve your resume no matter your circumstances. Includes a CD (Windows and Macintosh) with a hundred more examples. Show less

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Tell Me About Yourself

Storytelling to Get Jobs and Propel your Career

by Hansen, Katharine

Book - 2009

Storytelling is at the heart of this book, which helps you build a story-based resume, craft story-focused cover letters/portfolios, and get your story across in compelling ways during interviews. Storytelling is at the heart of this book, which helps you build a story-based resume, craft story-focused cover letters/portfolios, and get your story across in compelling ways during interviews. Show less

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1,001 Phrases You Need to Get A Job

The "hire Me" Words That Set your Cover Letter, Resume, and Job Interview Apart

by Schuman, Nancy

Unknown - 2012

It's not always easy to find the right words to convey your skills and experiences. This handy resource not only provides 1,001 phrases to help you fine t...Show more It's not always easy to find the right words to convey your skills and experiences. This handy resource not only provides 1,001 phrases to help you fine tune your resume, it also offers suggestions for crafting cover letters and navigating through the complexities of the job interview process. Show less

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Cracking the New Job Market

The 7 Rules for Getting Hired in Any Economy

by Holland, R. William

Book - 2012

The focus here is on building a resume that demonstrates the value you create to help meet the needs of a changing job market. The book includes helpful a...Show more The focus here is on building a resume that demonstrates the value you create to help meet the needs of a changing job market. The book includes helpful advice for using social media to track down job leads, successful interviewing, and more. Cracking the New Job Market is also available as an eBook via Overdrive/Libby. Show less

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How to Write the Perfect Federal Job Résumé & Résumé Cover Letter

With Companion CD-ROM

by Williamson, Melanie

Book - 2011

Looking to work for the federal government? This book explores the differences between a federal resume and one designed for private sector work. It also gives insights to the federal application process. Looking to work for the federal government? This book explores the differences between a federal resume and one designed for private sector work. It also gives insights to the federal application process. Show less

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New Resume New Career

by Jewell, Catherine

Book - 2010

Moving from one industry to another? This book can help you formulate a resume that can communicate your skills in language the hiring manager in your new field will understand. Moving from one industry to another? This book can help you formulate a resume that can communicate your skills in language the hiring manager in your new field will understand. Show less

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https://indypl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?f_TOPIC_HEADINGS=R%C3%A9sum%C3%A9s+%28Employment%29&query=resumes&searchType=keyword

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Explore our catalog to find more books, eBooks, DVDs, and audioBooks to help you communicate your strengths and land a job! Explore our catalog to find more books, eBooks, DVDs, and audioBooks to help you communicate your strengths and land a job! Show less

https://www.indypl.org/blog/for-adults/transferable-skills

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If you are trying to get a job that is very different from past work you have done, you need to be able to identify and talk about your “transferable” ski...Show more If you are trying to get a job that is very different from past work you have done, you need to be able to identify and talk about your “transferable” skills. A skill is the ability you have to do something well. To figure out what your skills are, you should ask yourself what are you good at doing? What abilities or talents have helped you during your life? Show less

The Ultimate Transferable Skills List: 50+ Transferable Skills for Your Resume

https://www.livecareer.com/resources/resumes/basics/transferable-skills-set

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This skills list put together by Live Career helps you think expansively about skills from your work history or from your personal list that can catch the attention of a potential employer. This skills list put together by Live Career helps you think expansively about skills from your work history or from your personal list that can catch the attention of a potential employer. Show less

https://liberalarts.iupui.edu/cdo/files/documents/Transferable%20Skills.pdf

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Use this helpful checklist as a jumping off point to communicate with potential employers about how your experience might translate to their work environments. Use this helpful checklist as a jumping off point to communicate with potential employers about how your experience might translate to their work environments. Show less

https://cypressresume.com/index.php?c=indianapolispubliclibrary

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Use this online resume builder to create a professional resume in three steps. This program also walks you through the steps to create cover letters and reference sheets. Use this online resume builder to create a professional resume in three steps. This program also walks you through the steps to create cover letters and reference sheets. Show less