Job and Career Books For DummiesŪ
The popular "For Dummies" self-help books are not really for dummies. But they are written straightforwardly in plain English, in a friendly style that's often witty and makes learning easier, more enjoyable, and even entertaining. They're great for learning the easy way to job search, write resumes and cover letters, ace interviews, negotiate salary, change and manage your career, start freelancing, land internships, and more.

Job Offer Letters
About job offer letters plus sample letters that offer, accept and decline job offers. You may download the sample job offer letters as guides to write your own.

Letters of Recommendation
From whom to request them and why. Includes tips and samples you may download and give to your references.

Letter Writing Desk
A guide for writing business letters, such as resignation, thank-you, reference and other employment-related letters. Includes formats, grammar and downloadable employment-related samples.

Providing Your Salary History
If an employer asks you to provide a salary history, must you? Includes sample salary histories and salary requirement letters.

Qualifications Letters
Ever get the feeling that employers are not reading your resumes? Stand out from the crowd by sending tailored qualifications letters or Q letters instead. A sample qualifications letter you may download and tailor is included.

Reference Letter
The advantages of asking for a reference letter and whom to ask. A reference letter sample you may download and give to your references is provided. Also includes a link to several recommendation letter samples you may download.

Resigning Your Job
Tips and resources for resigning your job without burning your bridges. Includes free resignation letter samples you may download or copy for personal use.

Resume Writing Software
If you're a do-it-yourselfer or can't afford to pay a writing service up to $200+, consider these relatively-inexpensive software packages that make it easier to write, polish and update your resume. Some are complete job-searching tools that also help you to job search on the Web, electronically distribute your resume, write job-related letters, stay organized, and even practice interviewing.

Writing a Letter of Resignation
How to write it and resign with class. A very popular article. Includes samples.

Writing Cover Letters
A good cover letter helps you stand out from other candidates. Includes samples.

Writing Follow-Up Letters
Tips and resources for writing follow-up letters after interviews, submitting your resume, accepting a job offer, and a variety of other "after" reasons related to employment.

Writing Thank-You Letters
It's courteous and may be the deciding factor in your favor, especially when there are many applicants with your qualifications. Includes samples.

Writing Thank-You Notes
Why it's a good idea to send thank-you notes after interviews, plus tips for writing them. (A thank-you note is less formal than a thank-you letter.) A sample thank-you note and template you may download for free are included.