NATSCI 387 CNS Junior Writing
Books on Résumés and Job-hunting
The Vault Guide to Résumés and Job-Hunting Skills by Call Number: E-BookISBN: 9781438148465Publication Date: 2016-03-01
Best résumés for college students and new grads by Call Number: HF5383 .K867 2005ISBN: 1593572387Publication Date: 2006Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works, c2006.
vi, 234 p.
Link goes to library catalog record
Websites with advice for job-seekers
There is lots of advice on what will help you get hired, though it is at times contradictory. Here are some articles in the Science Careers website from Science Magazine:
"Your Personal Marketing Plan" by David G. Jensen, 2013
"Resume Wisdom" by David G. Jensen, 2012
Think about how your resume reads to the employer; demonstrate good judgment as well as your background.
"Seeking Work in the Social Net" by Cliff Mintz, 2011
Social media makes possible being first to hear about new jobs and making yourself stand out as a job candidate. Note the warnings at the end, though!
"Put Some Muscle in Your Marketing Materials" by David G. Jensen, 2008
Powerful writing can move your job application to the top of the pile.
"E-Persona Non Grata - Strategizing Your Online Persona" by Peter Fiske, 2008
Discusses how to manage what prospective employers will see when they Google you.
They also have a Tools & Tips / How-To section of the website with sections on
