There are cell phones, emails, faxes, multi-telephone conferencing, video conferencing...the list goes on and on. This is also true in the job search. The resume has undergone several changes in the past ten years. In some cases, a basic cover letter and resume are no longer enough to attract an employer’s attention. This video program takes a look at various resume alternatives and how to best utilize these nontraditional formats to your advantage.

Topics covered include Web and Electronic Resumes—deals with the newest wave of resumes to come along. Viewers learn how to effectively put together a resume for the web, how and where to post it, and how to get it noticed. Creative Resumes—What are they? How do you put one together? What occupations lend themselves to this type of resume? Looks at various types of creative resumes such as video and creative writing. Target Resumes—gives viewers information about targeting a specific career and creating a resume specific to this career. Information on how to develop your capabilities, accomplishments, experiences, and other important information directly related to the position you’re seeking. Mid-Life and Re-Entry Resumes—More and more people are discovering they must take charge of their lives. This change is sometimes by choice and sometimes by necessity. Layoffs, technological advances, and job dissatisfaction are all factors that can lead to career changes. In addition, there are more women than ever returning to the work force after taking time off to raise a family. This section deals with how to handle the unique challenges facing these individuals and how to create the most effective resume for them. The program includes interviews with a resume professional, job search counselor, and individuals from the Online Career Center.

A Cambridge Educational Production.

One 30-minute video.