Books in the College Library Career Collection

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[Click on the NetLibrary link for direct access to an on-line copy of the book.]

Resumes for Dummies (by Joyce Kennedy)
HF 5383 K424

Quick Resume & Cover Letter Book (by J. Michael Farr)
HF 5383 F32

Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Resume (by Susan Ireland)
HF 5383 I73
NetLibrary

First Time Resume (by William McNeill)
HF 5383 M232

Resume Makeover (by Jeffrey Allen)
HF 5383 A5633 2001

101 Best .com Resumes and Cover Letters (by Jay Block)
HF 5383 B532 2001

Resumes that Knock 'em Dead (by Martin Yate)
HF 5383 Y38

Gallery of Best Resumes (David Noble)

HF 5383 N62 2004

NetLibrary

E-resumes: everything you need to know. . .(Susan Whitcomb)
HF 5383 W45

Resumes for specific fields and occupations

Resumes for Performing Arts Careers
NetLibrary

Resumes for Computer Careers
NetLibrary

Expert Resumes for Teachers and Educators (by Wendy Enlow)
LB 1780 E64

Curriculum Vitae Handbook (by Rebecca Anthony)
LB 2331.72 A58 1998

Developing a Professional Vita or Resume (by Carl McDaniels)
HF 5383 M18 1997

How to prepare your curriculum vitae / (Acy L. Jackson)
HF5383 J24 2003
NetLibrary

Federal Resume Guidebook
JK 716 T73 2004

Resumes for Health and Medical Careers
R690 R48 2004

Resumes for Scientific and Technical Careers
Q 147 R47 2000

Resumes for Social Service Careers
HV 10.5 V49 2000

Real Resumes for Medical Jobs (by Anne McKinney)
R 690 R39

Portfolios

Proof of Performance: How to Build a Career Portfolio (by Rick Nelles)
HF 5383 N38 2001

Creating Your Career Portfolio (by Anna Williams)
TX 911.3 V62 W53 2001

Perfect Portfolio for Artists and Writers (by Marilyn Seguin)
N 8350 S46

Books & Databases in Campus Libraries

MadCat --Books on writing your resume can be found in MadCat, the UW-Madison Library Catalog. Copy and paste the following sample searches into the MadCat search box.

Use a BASIC search and select SUBJECT BROWSE
Sample SUBJECT BROWSE searches:

resumes

job application

applications for positions

employment references

employment portfolios

Use a BASIC search and select KEYWORD
Sample KEYWORD searches:

resumes and computer?

resumes and job and hunting

resumes and how and to

To find the most current books, enter your search. When the results list displays, click on the arrow in the SORT AGAIN box and select DATE (NEWEST FIRST).

More hints for searching MadCat are available at: Using MadCat to Find Information on Careers

Campus Resources

Resume Hints and Tips -- Letters & Sciences and Human Ecology Career Services

Internet Sites

Career Development eManual -- University of Waterloo, Canada -- Resumes section has a step by step guide to assembling the information needed for your resume. It gives hints and directions for writing each section of the resume, including a list of verbs to watch for overuse.

WISCareers -- The Job Seeking section contains a resume builder that walks you through the steps in creating either a chronological resume or a functional resume. You can print, save and email your finished resume. The Best Internet Links section guides you to more information on writing resumes and preparing portfolios. This site is provided by the UW-Madison School of Education Center on Education and Work.

Business Writing Resources -- Help from the Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)

Writing Center -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute -- basic advice on writing resumes

JobStar-- resume writing guidance from California Job Search Guide

JIST Works, Inc. -- provides an annotated set of links to other job and resume sites

Using an Online Resume Bank

Career Builder -- see the "Post Resumes" section.

Monster Board -- a resume bank with instructions for developing and submitting resumes.