Resume Writing And Interviewing Techniques That Work!: A How-to-do-it Manual for Librarians (How-To-Do-It Manuals for Librarians (Numbered)) [Paperback]

Robert R. Newlen (Author)

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ISBN-10: 1555705383 | ISBN-13: 978-1555705381 | Publication Date: May 26, 2006 | Edition: 1

Starting a career as a librarian, moving, or looking for a new job? Newlen offers this brand new, comprehensive resource as a guide to get you through every step of landing the ideal library job. This practical how-to outlines three basic types of resumes and provides a nine-step process for creating one including worksheets and samples for each step. Detailed guidance for authoring attention-grabbing cover letters, the most important part of any application package, will help you capture that administrator's attention and get your resume and application read. This practical and effective guide covers: Dressing for success; Developing questions to ask interviewers; Etiquette; Speaking about yourself; Mapping out a strategy for navigating the interview process by researching organizations; Rehearsing, and Following up and more. With over 50 pages of successful sample resumes, this all-in-one resource is sure to help you move closer to your next library job.

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This revised version of Writing Resumes That Work (1998) is a practical resource to help job seekers prepare a resume that will capture the attention of employers and then perform well in interviews. The volume is divided into three parts: "Writing a Winning Resume," "Reviewing Successful Sample Resumes," and "Interviewing Successfully." The numerous sample resumes are customized for different kinds of job seekers, from recent library school graduate to someone looking for a supervisory position. A list of action verbs to enhance a resume, a subject index, a "Job Objectives and Position Title Index," and a "Work History Index" complete the work. Written with style and wit and filled with practical tips, this well-organized resource should prove valuable for any librarian looking for that first or next job. Patricia Hogan
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"A practical resource written with style and wit and filled with practical tips...this well-organized resource should prove valuable for any librarian looking for that first or next job." --Booklist

"Overall, this book is a tremendous resource for library and information professionals..." --Public Libraries, September/October 2007

Overall, this book is a tremendous resource for library and information professionals… --Public Libraries, September/October 2007

Product Details

• Paperback: 206 pages
• Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers; 1 edition (May 26, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555705383
• ISBN-13: 978-1555705381
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #457,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Despite being published in 2006, I still found this book extremely useful when writing my resume and when I began my internship/volunteer search during my first year of library school. It has tons of examples of great resumes that you can refer to and tips that still apply today.