JobNow - Get expert assistance for every step of the job search process with this online chat resource. Help includes review of resumes and practice interviewing. Your Fairfield Public Library barcode number is required for access. Podcasts of the sessions on resume writing and interviewing from Jobs series are available.

The Fairfield Public Library's Harold B. Harris Computer Lab is available for creating, emailing, and printing resumes. Each computer has a high-speed internet connection and the Microsoft Office suite of software, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, and Access.

Click here to search the Library’s online catalog with subject terms such as resumes, cover letters, career changes, job hunting or occupations. A few of the Library's newest career collection titles are listed below.  

Boldt, A. G. (2008). Resumes for the rest of us: Secrets from the pros for job seekers with unconventional career paths. Franklin Lakes, NJ: Career Press.
Location: JOB 650.14B
This guide offers a overview of creating a professional resume that is compatable in print and electronic formats, as well as offering strategies dealing with special circumstances, such as  career changers, back-to-work moms, ex-offenders, those with gaps in their resumes, and more.        

Criscito, P. (2008). How to write better résumés and cover letters. Hauppauge, N.Y.: Barron's Educational Series.
Location:  JOB 650.14 C , Rotary Job Collection
A simple 12-step process outlines how to produce a perfect resume in all formats needed for a job search. Learn how to organize your skills and experience for maximum effect on print and electronic resumes, with dozens of sample resumes to get you started.

Enelow, W. S. (2006). Best career transition resumes for $100,000+ jobs. Manassas Park, Va: Impact. 
Location: JOB 650.14 E, Rotary Job Collection
After an analysis of each section of the professional resume, this guide offers sample resumes for job seekers transitioning to careers in sales, marketing, finance, administration, technology, education, health care, nonprofit, government and consulting.

Farr, J. M., & Gaither, R. (2009). Next-day job interview: Prepare tonight and get the job tomorrow. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works.
Location: JOB 650.14 F, Rotary collection  
Quick tips to prepare you for an upcoming interview, including how to research the employer, handle tough interview questions, make a lasting impression, follow up, and negotiate salary.    

Whitcomb, S. B. (2008). Interview magic: Job interview secrets from America's career and life coach. Indianapolis: JIST.
Location: JOB 650.14 W, Rotary Job Collection
Whitcomb, a renowned career coach and motivation speaker, explains how to prove your value to employers, identify your Achilles heel and overcome it, and increase the quantity and effectiveness of your job interviews.

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