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Applying for a Job; resume, Cover Letter, Reference, and interview help: Resume Builder

What systems to use when making your own resume.

Books for Resume

Resume Almanac- Adams 650.14 Adams 2005
Heart & Soul Resumes 808.06665 COCHR 19998
Gallery of Best Resumes 650.142 NOB
Resume for Dummies 650.14 Ken

Ways to make a resume

Canva- Resume Builder
Canva is a design app that is used to build custom and creative resumes. Meaning that it is free to use and download to make a custom resume for the job that you want.
Word Document
Word is used on the FHTC computers as a way to write papers. This is a step by step guide on how to do that with images.
Google Docs
This is a step by step guide on how to make a Resume on Google Docs. This is a fun way to make a Resume

Librarian Video of resources

Resume Example Video
This is a video with your librarian walking you through on how to make a Resume on Canva, and Word.

Resume Writing Tips

8 Tips for Writing a Winning Resume
This video is tips on deciding what should and should not go on a resume.
5 Resume Mistakes to Avoid
When looking to build a Resume there are some simple mistakes. This video lays them out with examples.

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