Resume Writer's Workshop
Career planning tools help you look ahead and take action now.
Xello is provided to all MG students to explore careers and develop an educational path that will help them reach the goals that they set. Sign in through Google Single Sign-On.
How to Write a Resume That Will Get You an Interview
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BalanceCareers focuses on helping users explore, identify and develop a career path. |
Job Boards are the place where employers and job-seekers meet. Employers post to the sites with the broadest reach, and to specialty boards that serve specific communities of professionals.
This is a job board where employers post and people search for jobs. Think of it as a job-seeker's search engine. You can even search in Spanish! Use the powerful sorting and saving tools to find the right job in the right place. The indeed blog features articles that guide both employers, job-seekers, and new employees.
Why start from scratch when there are great resume building tools, online. Taking advantage of these can mean your resume looks similar to others employers are reviewing. If you want to stand out, plan on purchasing access to premium templates or designing your own.
Zety is an awesome online resume builder that's been featured by a number of reputable publications, including Forbes, Huffpost, and Lifehacker. They offer a series of articles that can help you create the perfect resume for your job search. The site also offers articles with specific guidelines, tips, and lots of great examples
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ResumeGenius provides templates for resumes and cover letters alongside awesome tips on how to improve the standard resume. |
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Professional Resume Templates from Canva, an awesome online graphic designer, provide modern and attention grabbing options for designing your resume. |
Looking to work where your creativity is valued. Consider providing a creative resume, alongside or in place of a traditional resume. This new type of resume:
11 Creative Resume Design / CV Tips (with examples)
12 Essential Resume Tips Every Creative Needs to Know
How to Create the Perfect Design Resume (creativebloq.com)
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EDUCATION Reading College (Reading, PA) University of Reading (Berkshire, UK) City College, New York |
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EXPERIENCE Librarian, Spink Public Library Have directed the acquisition of three new collections related to the library's historical mission. Have promoted community involvement through regular programming. Archivist, National Library Initiated new procedures to ensure safe handling of rare books. Coordinated the digitization of these materials for online publication. Proofreader, Great Lakes Publishing Surpassed assigned editing quotes by 25% by developing a systematic approach that is replicative by other employees. Sales Consultant, Barnes and Nobel Book Stores Mastered job duties, including stocking and display, inventory, reader advisory and sales check out.
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SKILLS Proficient in common Microsoft and Google Office software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software). Trained in speed reading techniques. Fluent in conversational Spanish. |
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Words matter!
How you express yourself in a resume is important. Remember this is the first time you'll communicate with your potential employers. Be sure to use a descriptive vocabulary that gets your worth across.
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Are you Linked In. LinkedIn is not just another social media platform. This one specializes in helping you develop a professional network. Create a linked in account and connect to the teachers, employers and colleagues who know your work and can attest to your skills.(/p>; |
Library Information and Media Center - Monona Grove High School - Monona, Wisconsin