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Resume Writing Software Help - Get that Job

Building a resume and looking for a new job can be time consuming. A number of software programs can help you determine your most marketable skills, create a resume and get your name out to potential employers. Many can be downloaded for free. Here’s a sampling:

Resume Builders

• You’re Hired!
  An interactive, versatile resume building program with lots of sample resumes, keywords and phrases. This program also offers plenty of extras, including cover letter help, interview and career advice and a contact manager to track interviews and mailings.
• WinWay Resume
  A top-selling program with over 100,000 job- specific phrases and keywords and a massive collection of samples from all career fields. A video component provides "live" advice from a career expert.

Other Tools

• Among the products that TA Online offers is Transition Assistance Software for military personnel transferring to the civilian job sector. The program helps translate military skills and experience into a resume that maximizes hiring potential.

   — Jennifer Johnson

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