What Services Does the Site Offer?
Ranked in the top 60,000 sites in the United States by Alexa.com
On New York Public Library's list: Best of the Web: Resumes & Cover Letters
Susan Ireland's Resume Site has been offering free help and advice to job seekers of all occupations and levels of employment since 2001. Large, key sections are also available in Spanish.
Susan Ireland's Resume Site focuses on more than just resumes. Its other strong components are cover letters, job interviewing, and career opportunities.
What Makes the Site Unique?
This site is designed especially for the job seeker with a less-than-perfect work history. In today's job market, almost everyone falls into that category, but not many job search sites effectively address challenging situations such as unemployment gaps, job hopping, temping, age discrimination, career change, having been fired or laid off, no degree, new degree, stagnant career, or little to no experience. Susan Ireland's Resume Site offers real solutions to these very real problems facing most job seekers.
On this one-stop site you'll find easy navigation to connect the dots between finding a job, writing a targeted resume and cover letter for that job, and emailing or posting that resume and letter online. If you get stuck along the way:
-Watch Susan Ireland's friendly and practical videos on over 20 job search topics.
-Visit Susan's blog, The Job Lounge, where you can ask a question, make a comment, or read about the latest job market trends.
Tips and Tricks
- RESUMES: Featuring 90 sample resumes, organized by occupation, format, and problem solved. Two step-by-step guides: 1) 10 Steps to Create a Resume, and 2) How to Post and Email Your Resume.
- COVER LETTERS: Browse 50 sample cover letters and cover emails, and 10 thank you letters. Also find the comprehensive guide: How to Write a Cover Letter.
- JOB INTERVIEWING: Ace your interview with these 21 Job Interview Tips and 20 Interview Questions for management and non-management job seekers. Learn how to negotiate your pay with this guide: Salary Negotiation Skills.
Job Site Name
Susan Ireland's Resume Site
URL Information
http://susanireland.com
Types of Jobs Provided
Find descriptions of more than 180 careers, along with the skills, knowledge, salary, and education requirements for each occupation. Categorized by state.
Terms, URL, and Contact Information
Access: No login required
Cost: Free
