OptimalResume is the Online Resource for June

Looking for a job and need some assistance with making a stellar resume or having a confident interview?

Wellesley residents may now try out this easy-to-use resource which allows the user to
 

• choose from hundreds of customizable resume and cover letter styles. 
• include presentations and sample documents in a portfolio 
• create a resume webpage
•  share your resume with social networking sites such as Linked In, Facebook, and Twitter.  

If you would like to practice interviewing, try out the interviewing prep which allows to record your interview with actors utilizing questions from a database of over 900 questions.  You may customize the questions.

The possibilities for making you look like a star on paper, a webpage, video, or in an interview situation are endless!

To learn more, watch the resource tutorials included OR stop by the Reference Desk.  This is an awesome resource!  SH

NEW ONLINE RESOURCE : OPTIMAL RESUME

Looking to create a resume? Lost on how to get started? Check out the new tool available to Wellesley Free Library patrons – Optimal Resume

Create an Account –
From the Wellesley Free Library Online Resources, navigate down the list to OptimalResume https://wellesleyfreelibrary.optimalresume.com/
Click the link “Create New Account” and follow the account creation prompts.

Key Features

Home Tab
Once you have created an account you can view Resume and Cover letter samples particular to a wide variety of vocations under the Home tab. With over 100 sample resumes, you can explore different resume styles as well as see the difference in resumes between someone entering the field and a well established member of that field.

Document Center Tab 
Use this area to create Resumes, Cover Letters, Portfolios, Skills Assessments, Resume Websites, Video Resumes and Interviews.

Search Jobs Tab 
OptimalResume has a SimplyHired job search built within it. A best practice you should start to develop is catering your resume to a particular job. Search for some current openings in your field and see what keyword or industry specific jargon and use that as inspiration for your resume.

Help Tab
The help tab has pdf directions of each element of the OpitmalResume tool.

What to do when you finish?

OptimalResume’s strength lies in the possible customization. If you are not interested in all the web hosting features, you can always download your resume as a word document or pdf. (note: if you are emailing your resume, it is best to email a pdf, as all computers can recognize pdfs)

Where to go for next steps

Looking for more information? Stop by the Reference Desk or

Watch a video tutorial here: http://vimeo.com/9861255



Resume Resources

The Wellesley Free Library now has a Career Center, featuring resources to help you jump-start your new career. Resume books are the most popular at the moment, so here's a short selection of some titles to help you revamp or write your resume:

30-minute résumé makeover : rev up your résumé in half an hour / Louise Kursmark CAREERS 650.14 Kursmark

The only resume and cover letter book you'll ever need / [edited by Richard Walsh] CAREERS 650.14 Only

The quick résumé & cover letter book : write and use an effective résumé in only one day / Michael Farr CAREERS 650.142 Farr

Step-by-step resumes : build an outstanding resume in 10 easy steps / Evelyn U. Salvador CAREERS 650.142 Salvador

If it's online resources you favor, check out these helpful sites:

Jobstar Central - A variety of links, tips, and sample resumes are featured here

Susan Ireland's Resumes - From the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Resume, this site features 90 sample resumes, arranged by format and occupation, with other resources.

Virginia Tech's Career Services - A clearinghouse for all things related to resumes.

Google Docs Resume Templates - Google has free and easy-to-use online templates though Google Docs.

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