| A guide for mature employment seekers or jobseekers over 45 | ||
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Marketing yourself, Resumes, etc. In today's competitive workplace, one has to be able to produce an effective and professional resume, as well as being seen to be well prepared and confident in an interview situation. These skills may be difficult for those of us who are not used to having to sell our skills or praise ourselves. Also, more mature workers may need to overcome an employer's prejudices. A good way of showing that you are familiar with new technologies is having a resume that is scannable and adaptable to email. This section has links to web sites which can help you with writing resumes and interview preparation, as well as showing you what is held in this library. |
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Resume links - AARP-American Association of Retired Persons
Lists five types of resumes: chronological, functional, combination, electronic and modified letter. Select a format that best highlights your job history and skills as they relate to your current career status. Quintessential Careers: Resume Tutorial | ||
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LIBRARY RESOURCES: Books:- | ||
 | Acing the interview : how to ask and answer the questions that will get you the job / Tony Beshara. | |
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Killer CVs & hidden approaches: give yourself an unfair advantage in the job market / Graham Perkins. Resumes that get shortlisted : proven strategies to get the job you want / Jim Bright & Joanne Earl. Resumes for mid-career job changes : with sample cover letters/ by the editors of McGraw-Hill. Interview skills that win the job : simple techniques for answering all the tough questions / Michael Spiropoulos. | ||
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Be prepared! : pass that job interview / Julie-Ann Amos. | |
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The job search solution : the ultimate system for finding a great job now! / Tony Beshara. Knockout interview answers : 52 brilliant ideas to make job hunting a piece of cake / Ken Langdon and Nikki Cartwright. | ||
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101 smart questions to ask on your interview / Ron Fry. | |
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