Resumes & Cover Letters

A guide to print and electronic resources for job seekers looking to perfect their application materials.

Cover Letters

Adams cover letter almanac (2nd ed.). (2006). Avon, MA: Adams Media.

Betrus, M. (2008). 202 great cover letters. New York: McGraw-Hill. (650.142 B)

Enelow, W. S., & Kursmark, L. M. (2007). Cover letter magic (3rd ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. (650.14 C) 

Enelow, W. S., & Kursmark, L. M. (2007). No-nonsense cover letters:
The essential guide to creating attention-grabbing cover letters that get the interviews & job offers.
Franklin Lakes, NJ: Career Press. (650.142 E)

Noble, D. F. (2007). Gallery of best cover letters: A collection of quality cover letters
by professional resume writers
(3rd ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. (650.142 N)

Resumes

Enelow, W. S., & Kursmark, L. (2008). Expert resumes for people returning to work (2nd ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. (650.142 E)  

Farr, M. (2007). Same-day resume: Write an effective resume in an hour (2nd ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. (650.142 F)

Krannich, R. L, &. Krannich, C. (2007). The blue-collar resume and job hunting guide:
Secrets to getting and keeping the job you really want.
Manassas Park, VA: Impact Publications. (331.128 K)

Quick resume & cover letter book (4th ed.). (2008). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. (650.14 Q)

Resumes for computer careers (3rd ed.). (2008). New York: McGraw-Hill. (650.142 R)

Resumes for re-entering the job market (3rd ed.). (2008). New York: McGraw-Hill. (650.142 R)

Resumes for scientific and technical careers (3rd ed.). (2008). New York: McGraw-Hill. (650.14 R)

Schuman, N. (2008). The everything resume book: Create a winning resume that stands out from the crowd
(3rd ed.). Avon, Mass.: Adams Media. (650.14 S)

Whitcomb, S. B. (2007). Resume magic: Trade secrets of a professional resume writer
(3rd ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. (650.142W)

e-Books via eNYPL http://ebooks.nypl.org

Enelow, W. S., & Kursmark, L. M. (2007). Expert resumes for managers & executives (2nd ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Publishing.

Moreira, P. (2007). Ace the IT resume: Resumes and cover letters to get you hired (2nd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Noble, D. F. (2007). Gallery of best resumes: A collection of quality resumes by professionals (4th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Publishing.

Resumes for health and medical career (4th ed.). (2008). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Resumes for 50+ job hunters (3rd ed.). (2008). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Troutman, K. K. (2007). Federal resume guidebook: Strategies for writing a winning federal electronic resume, ksas, and essays (4th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Publishing

Websites

200 Free Cover Letters for Job Seekers http://www.careerlab.com/letters/

The 200 letters collection is divided into 2 parts: How to write a great letter, and 200 of the world's best letters.

The Riley Guide: Resumes & Cover Letters http://www.rileyguide.com/eresume.html

This site explains what you should know before posting a resume online. It has plenty of pointers on content and formatting, choosing a job site, and staying cyber-safe.

The Resume Place http://www.resume-place.com

This site gives information on preparing Federal resumes.

What is the Right Resume for Me? http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/index.php

This site explains the differences between chronological, functional, curriculum vitae and electronic resumes.

Revised January 2009, by Staff, Job Information Center, Mid-Manhattan Library