LibGuides UFV: Job Search & Employment: Applying for Jobs

Résumés

Check out these books in the UFV Library:

Resumes that Pop!
Call Number: HF 5383 C74 2010
Step-by-Step Resumes by Evelyn U. Salvador
Call Number: E-Book

Publication Date: 2010

Step-by-Step Resumes also includes an extensive collection of thousands of powerful resume keywords to help readers' resumes stand out in electronic databases. New content for this edition includes a section on integrating your resume into your social networking strategy, as well as new personal branding worksheets and expanded tips on e-mailing resumes. [From Publisher]
The Elements of Résumé Style : essential rules for writing resumes and cover letters that work
Call Number: E-Book

Publication Date: 2014-09-03

Check out these books in the UFV Library:

Gallery of Best Cover Letters
Call Number: HF 5383 N618 2007

Gallery of eye-catching, one-of-a-kind letters - cover, networking, thank you, and more - along with instructive comments about the strategies behind each one
The Guide to Basic Cover Letter Writing
Call Number: E-Book

More than 100 samples of cover letters written for an array of career paths; information on structure, style, and grammar; letter formats; best methods of customizing cover letters
Knock 'em Dead Cover Letters by Martin Yate
Call Number: HF 5383 Y378 2014 (Chill)

Check out these books & videos in the UFV Library:

Winning Job Interviews
Call Number: E-Book

Demystifies job interviewing, explains why the process actually favors the job hunter, and shows how you can dramatically improve your interviewing success
Job Interview Success Series
Call Number: HF 5549.5 I6 J58 2008 DVD

Series of 14 DVDs using a variety of case studies and examples, with excellent advice and practical information to help ensure success at a wide range of interviews
Job interview success : be your own coach
Call Number: HF 5549.5 I6 R64 2011

Canada Jobs
Practical how-to articles as well as job postings by category
Cover Letters.com
Commercial site offers hundreds of sample cover letters, along with practice advice on writing good ones
LiveCareer
Resources for career changers and job seekers: advice and tips on résumé and cover letter writing, interviewing, networking, and more

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Book a career coaching appointment to get help with your resume, cover letter, job search, and interview skills.
Use our Centre’s student computers to write your resume, cover letter, or to search for jobs.
Learn about the Co-op program where you can combine your academic studies with paid, relevant work experience through the Co-op program.
Apply for a Work-study job, so you can work on-campus around your busy school schedule.
Apply for Student Experiences Fund (SEF) funding. SEF offers up to $500 to support your learning experiences outside of the classroom that support your personal and professional growth.
Attend the annual Career Fair or other career events throughout the year.