Need help writing your resume?
If you consider yourself a "do-it-yourself-er" there are a lot of great
books on the market that can help you craft a compelling and visually
distinct document. Here are a few of my favorites.1. Resume Magic
Filled with "before and after" resume examples that not only teach the author's special method, but also show why they work. "Resume Magic" divulges the secrets of better resume writing from an expert with more than a decade of experience producing powerful, effective resumes.
2. Happy About My Resume
This book offers 50 tips for creating compelling copy and presenting it
in a powerful way, to grab the hiring authority's attention and get
them to pick up the phone to call you in for an interview. The author
provides practical and easy-to-follow advice as well as numerous samples
that demonstrate each of her tips in action.
3. Expert Resumes for Career Changers
This collection of resumes is aimed at people who are transitioning
from one career to another. The down economy has forced millions of
people to change jobs or industries in order to stay employed. This book
gives strategies as well as 180 pages of sample resumes
for successful career changes. The authors present sound resume-writing
advice, including how to create and use an electronic resume. The
appendix includes Internet resources for an effective online job search. New for this edition are completely updated resumes, a new chapter on writing cover letters, and a collection of cover letter samples.
4. Best Resumes for $100K+ Jobs
Individuals expecting to make more than $100,000 a year need to craft a
very special resume that commands no only attention but a high salary as well.
5. Expert Resumes for People Returning to Work
A collection of professionally written resumes aimed at anyone who has
left work for a period of time and then wanted to return. This type of
situation requires a particularly unique approach to crafting a resume
and presents some unique challenges.
In addition to nearly 200 pages of sample resumes, the authors present
sound resume writing advice, including how to create and use an
electronic resume. The appendix includes Internet resources for an
effective online job search. New for the second edition is a chapter on
writing cover letters, as well as a collection of sample letters.
6. College Grad Resumes to Land $75,000+ Jobs
This unique resume book includes 80 examples of resumes written by
college students who actually obtained $75,000+ jobs in a variety of
occupational fields. The book also includes sound resume writing advice
based on the secrets of professional resume writers.
7. Best Resumes & Letters for Ex-Offenders
Addresses special employment issues facing ex-offenders and provides
sound advice on how to write, produce, distribute and follow up resumes
and letters for overcoming employment barriers.
8. Expert Resumes for Managers & Executives
More than 100 professionally written resumes for people at all levels
of management, from front-line supervisors to top-level executives.
9. Best Resumes for People Without a Four-Year Degree
Addressing the unique resume needs of people without a bachelor's
degree, this book meticulously illuminates what a resume is and is not,
as well as what it should say, and how it should be presented.
10. 30-Minute Resume Makeover
This book is for people who already have a resume and need to update it quickly for a new opportunity.