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Resumes & Cover Letters

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Build a Resume	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/AddOnContent/DispForm.aspx?ID=174	Build a Resume	174	<div class="ExternalClass82E25A4F0FAF4A1EAE402BD0AFD6A39F"><div>Writing a good resume helps a hiring manager understand your background and skills quickly, and often is the first hurdle when looking for work. <br><br>A poorly-made resume, or one with the wrong information, can lead to you being overlooked for the position – even if you really do meet all the qualifications. <br></div><div><br></div><div><strong style="color:#006984;"><a href="https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&Target=830">Peterson’s Test & Career Prep</a></strong> – Create a free account to access Peterson’s Resume Builder, a tool that allows you to quickly choose a template, add in your information, import details from job sites like LinkedIn, and adjust/edit to taste – all from within your browser. When you are done, share a link to your resume or download it as a PDF or Word Document for uploading to online job applications. </div><div> </div><div><strong style="color:#006984;"><a href="https://www.mycareeradvisor.com/?utm_medium=partner&utm_source=phoenix-libraries&username=phoenix-libraries%20%5bmycareeradvisor.com%5d">Goodwill’s My Career Advisor</a></strong> – Goodwill’s powerful resume building tools are just a click away. Register for a free account to gain access to their resume/cover letter builder, explore your career options, hunt for jobs, and much more – including a professional review of your resume. </div><div> <br></div><div><strong style="color:#006984;"><a href="https://www.azjobconnection.gov/">Arizona Job Connection</a></strong> – Register for free to access this local organization’s wealth of resources. Job Seekers can upload existing resumes, or create them from scratch using Arizona Job Connection’s built-in resume wizard. Once you have your resume completed, they offer job searching and online applications, all right from their site. </div><div> <br></div><div><strong style="color:#006984;"><a href="https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=164">Resume Writing 101</a></strong> – This online class (offered for free through Phoenix Public Library’s Universal Class) will walk you through the basics of what a resume should look like and what it should highlight. It offers insights into what to include, what to avoid, and how to tailor your resume to a particular job.<br></div><p><br></p></div>
Make a Cover Letter	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/AddOnContent/DispForm.aspx?ID=177	Make a Cover Letter	177	<div class="ExternalClass48C6DA55D8D04EBF8448667680290AD6"><p>A Cover Letter acts as an introduction and overview of your resume and is an easy way to quickly grab a prospective employer’s attention and to highlight the narrative of your work experience.<br></p><div><strong style="color:#006984;"><a href="https://www.mycareeradvisor.com/?utm_medium=partner&utm_source=phoenix-libraries&username=phoenix-libraries%20%5bmycareeradvisor.com%5d">Goodwill’s My Career Advisor</a></strong> – Goodwill’s powerful resume building tools are just a click away. Register for a free account to gain access to their resume/cover letter builder, explore your career options, hunt for jobs, and much more – including a professional review of your resume. <br></div></div>

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Goodwill My Career Advisor	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=237	https://www.mycareeradvisor.com/?utm_medium=partner&utm_source=phoenix-libraries&username=phoenix-libraries [mycareeradvisor.com]	Goodwill My Career Advisor		New Window	0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7	<div class="ExternalClass708838254DB048D583C9BD8F7B34FA27"><p></p></div>A unique platform with live chat, designed to help with career services including Resume & Cover Letter Builders, Resume Feedback, Training Modules, and Employment Opportunities.<br>
Arizona Job Connection	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=155	https://www.azjobconnection.gov/	Arizona Job Connection		New Window	0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7	<div class="ExternalClass35383AF606EA42F1B8693C830C1953A8"><p>Create and post your resume online for employers to view and set up a Virtual Recruiter search agent to automatically review job postings and notify you of jobs that match your skills and criteria.<br></p></div>

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Resume Writing 101	Resume Writing 101	<div class="ExternalClassDD261747D4824AE69439BB5F38663E41">Learn not just what a resume should look like, but what it should say. Get step-by-step instruction on the creation of the most common sections found on resumes in today's job market. In addition to helping you determine what information should be included, the class also goes a step further to help you realize what pitfalls to avoid when creating this powerful, job-searching tool.<br></div>	http://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/view.aspx?cn=1864482