Employment: Making a Resume, Surviving the Interview, and Getting a Job
Content Updated on February 10, 2009
Writing a Good Resume
Part 1 -- What Is a Resume, and Why Do I Need One?
If it's been awhile since you've written a resume or you think you don't need one, start here.
Part 2 -- Gathering Your Information for Your Resume
Before you can organize your resume, you need to figure out what information you have to work with.
Part 3 -- Figuring Out the Best Structure for Your Resume
Once you have all that information for your resume, you need to present it in the most effective way.
Part 4 -- Getting the Words Right on Your Resume
Your resume needs get the point across but still sound elegant enough to read aloud.
Part 5 -- Making Your Resume Look Good
This is where your resume gets grabs attention and gets noticed.
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Part 6 -- The Resume References Sheet
How to put together an impressive sheet of references.
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Part 7 -- Creating a Cover Letter for Your Resume
How to introduce yourself on paper.
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Sample Resumes
(Coming Soon! Subscribe to Kristen's Guide Updates to find out when it's available.)Finding a Job
How to Search through Job Listings
Where to look for job listings in job databases, job banks, classified ads, employment agencies, and bulletin boards, and how to find the best listed job for you.
(Coming Soon! Subscribe to Kristen's Guide Updates to find out when it's available.)Networking: How to Find a Job Just By Talking to People
How to learn about job openings and even get recommendations while you socialize.
(Coming Soon! Subscribe to Kristen's Guide Updates to find out when it's available.)Search for Jobs Online
The best way to find a job is to start looking. The Kristen's Guide Job Search tool (powered by Simply Hired) lets you search for a specific position, for a company, or for a job based on your location. You can even search for work-at-home jobs.
Recently Listed Jobs in the USA
Here are some jobs that recently opened up across the USA. This list is automatically updated daily.
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