Here are the best videos I have found on how to write a resume, cover letter, and how to network.  I'll be posting more videos in the future.   

Many of these videos are were produced and published by SellYourSmarts.com with Rich Alexander sharing tips on resumes, cover letters and networking. SellYourSmarts.com offers bootcamps and career training, more information is available on their website www.sellyoursmarts.com

Don't miss the important 6 part video series on developing your Personal Marketing Plan at the bottom of the page!

Note: the links for the videos go to YouTube and are set to open in a new window, you may need to turn off your pop up blocker.  If the video window does not open cut and paste the url below the link into a new browser window.

Basic & Funny Videos

These are some basic "how to" videos, although they are basic, they have good advice, they are funny and entertaining; and worth watching just for a good laugh.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resume Videos

• 10 tips for getting started & building an effective resume – Rich Alexander
  url http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbZ5_ar4Dj0

• Next steps on your resume & basic training for creating your resume – Rich Alexander
  url http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60fZmu6_b2M

• Resume Basics with Pat Goodwin, from eHow and Pat Goodwin Associates
  url http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y-YTjXeXw4

• How To Write a Functional Resume with Pat Goodwin, from eHow and Pat Goodwin Associates
  url http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRDoTUgbcq0

 

Cover Letter Videos

• Writing Your Targeted Cover Letter - Rich Alexander
  url http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHl1NZAmAD4
  
• Cover letter basics, Pat Goodwin, eHow and Pat Goodwin Associates
  url http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-c3iFwDN5g

Networking Videos

• Networking, why it will help you find a job, getting started – Rich Alexander
  url http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KClVW115nMo

• Beginning to Build Your Network, 7 steps to building your network – Rich Alexander
  url http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O1Wm8j2mas

• Building your contact list, expanding your network – Rich Alexander
  url http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f04XKHyHZ8 

• Your networking meeting, 6 Steps to an effective meeting - Rich Alexander
  url http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z1OEVgIu8A

• Follow up with Your Networking Contacts -Rich Alexander
  url http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K82nbuIBLHw

6 Steps to Developing Your Personal Marketing Plan

1. Getting started Designing a Personal Marketing Plan – Rich Alexander  
   url http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au0eH__FEfM

2. Professional Objective Personal Marketing Plan - Rich Alexder
   url http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFKP5IA55vE

3. Competencies Statement - Rich Alexander
   url http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wnoUlAsZNY

4. Target Market - Rich Alexander
   url http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVw9mzdjuf8

5. Target Company List - Rich Alexander
   url http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWpLEo18l5I

6. Wrap up, Review Your Personal Marketing Plan  & Examples - Rich Alexander
   url http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmza-Yr7bVU