Career Change and Resume Help

September 9th, 2014 · 1 Comment · Books, City Library, Computer Classes, Events, Main Branch

Whether you are currently unemployed or are looking to change careers, did you know the library has resources that can help you?

On September 16^th the Manchester City Library will be holding a resume class where you can develop your resume and sign up for JobMatch, a resume service offered by NH Employment Security. If you need help writing your resume, you should sign up soon as space is limited.

In the meantime, the library has a wealth of materials on career change, acing interviews, and going back to school. Below are a couple of books to get you started.

Monster careers : how to land the job of your life by Jeff Taylor

Same-day résumé : write an effective résumé in an hour by Michael Farr

Unemployed, but moving on! : smart job searching in a web-based world and a sucky economy

by Cheryl Butler Long

When can you start? 2014 : ace the job interview and get hired by Paul Freiberger

Career quizzes : 12 tests to help you discover and develop your dream career by John J. Liptak

Life’s a bitch and then you change careers : 9 steps to get out of your funk and on to your future

by Andrea Kay

Career match : connecting who you are with what you’ll love to do by Shoya Zichy

How’d you score that gig? : a guide to the coolest jobs–and how to get them by Alexandra Levit

Reset : how to beat the job loss blues and get ready for your next act by Dwain Schenck

The smart guide to the perfect job interview by David Holmes