Résumé
A résumé is a key part of a job search because it gives employers a quick summary of your skills, work experience, and education. It shows what you’ve accomplished and what you can offer to a company.
Résumés are important because they help employers decide if you're a good match for the job. A well-organized résumé can grab their attention and make you stand out from other applicants. It’s often the first thing employers look at, so having a strong résumé is often the key to getting an interview.
Check out the following books by resume experts
Martin Yate
This guide focuses on writing a résumé that will get noticed and help you land interviews, with lots of advice for different industries and levels of experience. Helps you avoid common résumé mistakes.
Susan Britton Whitcomb
This book offers advanced tips for creating résumés that stand out and pass applicant tracking systems (ATS). Includes résumé examples and dives into crafting résumés for different career stages and industries.
Scott Bennett
A concise guide to résumé writing with a focus on clarity and style, ensuring your résumé communicates effectively.
Lisa McGrimmon
This workbook-style guide helps you create a résumé from scratch, breaking down each step of the process and providing practical exercises. Includes templates and examples.