LibGuides: COM660 v1: Module 3 Resources

Module 3: Required Resources

Textbooks

Be the Boss of Your Career: A Complete Guide for Students and Grads
Borot, L. & Employment Support Center at Algonquin College. (2021). Be the boss of your career: A complete guide for students & grads. Pressbooks.
- Chapter 2: Revitalize Your Job Search Documents: This chapter will help you craft a compelling professional presence by identifying industry-specific language and keywords, writing impactful work descriptions and accomplishment statements, developing tailored resumes and cover letters, collecting relevant reference information, and understanding the benefits and uses of professional portfolios.

Articles, Videos, and Other Resources

What’s Your Story?
Ibarra, H., & Lineback, K. (2022). What’s your story? Harvard Business Review, 52–59.
- This article will help you craft a compelling career narrative by understanding the importance of storytelling during professional transitions, identifying key turning points, structuring a coherent narrative, leveraging continuity and causality, and effectively communicating your career goals to inspire trust and support.
Resumes and Applications
U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. (n.d.). Resume guide. CareerOneStop.
- This website provides tips on crafting impactful resumes and cover letters, structuring job applications, building effective portfolios, and organizing reference information to strengthen your job search.

Optional Resources

eBooks

These optional resources provide valuable guidance on crafting a powerful resume that effectively showcases your skills and experiences, along with strategic tips for mastering job interviews in your preferred field. It covers resume formatting, keyword optimization, and tailoring your resume to specific roles, as well as preparing for different types of interviews, communicating confidently, and answering common questions with impact.

Marketing Professionals: A Practical Career Guide
- Endsley, K. (2022). Marketing professionals: A practical career guide. Rowman & Littlefield.
  - Chapter 4
Digital Communications Professionals: A Practical Career Guide
- Endsley, K. (2021). Digital communications professionals: A practical career guide. Rowman & Littlefield.
  - Chapter 4
Media and Journalism Professionals: A Practical Career Guide
- Hamilton, T. (2021). Media and journalism professionals: A practical career guide. Rowman & Littlefield.
  - Chapter 4