Career Help

Everyone has been affected by the current economic downturn. Out of a job? Afraid of losing your job? The Emporia Public Library has resources to help!

The Résumé Handbook by Arthur Rosenburg is an easy-to-use résumé and interview guide to help you get your dream job. Numerous examples of real-life resumes show you what works and what doesn't when applying for a new position. According to the book’s introduction, “Only 1 interview is granted for every 250 résumés received.” This handbook promises to help the reader create a unique, eye-catching résumé that will land an interview. Rosenburg's no-nonsense writing guides and entertains readers through the application and interviewing process. Stop by the Reference Desk today to get your hands on a book that could change your career.

Rosenberg, A. (2007). The resume handbook: How to write outstanding resumes & cover letters for every situation, 5^th Ed. Avon, MA: Adams Media Corporation.