Looking for a job? Not sure where to start? Which job would you like to land after your studies?  The RAU Library is a great place to get ahead in your chosen career, with resources for discovering a new career path, gaining new job skills, creating a cover letter and resume, and finding job opportunities.

Have a look at the selection of ebooks and books to get started on your journey.

Here are some suggestions:

  1. The CV book: how to avoid the most common mistakes and write a winning CV 3rd ed. James Innes
  2. Cracking the code to a successful interview: 15 insider secrets from a top-level recruiter Evan Pellett
  3. The elements of resume style: essential rules for writing resumes and cover letters that work (Second edition.) Scott Bennett
  4. Preparing the perfect CV: how to make a great impression and get the job you want (5th ed.)
    Rebecca Corfield
  5. Job, interviews, success: complete job advice for students, how to choose your career, how to land the job offer, start treading the path to success 
    Neil Thompson

There is a wide selection of resources available to suit all students. Here's the Resource list recommended by the library staff :

ttps://rl.talis.com/3/rau/lists/81F8EA08-A312-F912-C567-A046D348B02C.html

As a current student and a graduate, don't forget that Careers Service is always there to help you along the way.

You can get one-on-one help with: 

  • Resume Reviews 
  • Interviews tips and tricks
  • Cover Letter Reviews 
  • Help with the Job and Internship Search 
  • Help with personal branding/LinkedIn 
  • Career Decision Making 

We would like to thank the Careers office for their generous donations of material to the library offering a range of career guides and information booklets, which can help you with your choice of career paths.

Come along and see the latest library display "Get started with your CV and Job Search". These materials will be on display throughout the Spring semester.