Download or read book Resumes For Dummies written by Joyce Lain Kennedy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-02-26 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is your job search stalling out after you submit a resume but before you're offered an interview? With reinvented recruiting technology, unmanageable millions of resumes choking employer databases, and government mandates in the name of diversity, a gigantic change has occurred in the recruiting world over the past several years—and it demands a fresh look at how you write and market your resumes. Whether you're entering the job market for the first time, changing jobs, or changing careers, Resumes for Dummies, 5th Edition will show you the ropes and rules for a new era in recruiting and job finding. With 85% new content added since the previous edition, this up-to-date guide gives you the very latest strategies on how to create, and more importantly, distribute your resume in today's new job search environment. You'll learn: Why most generic online resumes fail How to customize resumes for each job opening New quick ways to find the right jobs How to use meta search engines to your advantage Why both digital and print versions of resumes are still needed How to use resumes interactively The resume basics that still knock 'em dead How to create resumes for your life's changing phases What to do after you send them your resume With a wealth of sample resumes—organized by industry and career field, experience level and age, and special circumstances—along with tips on choosing professional resume help and other valuable resources, Resumes for Dummies, 5th Edition will help you get noticed in a universe saturated with billions of resumes and more on the way.
Download or read book The Federal Resume Guidebook written by Kathryn K. Troutman and published by Jist Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Applying for a federal job or promotion no longer requires a lengthy, lifeless form. Instead, applicants can emphasize their strengths, skills, and smarts in resumes that will hook hiring staff and make personal qualifications shine.
Download or read book The Resume Com Guide to Writing Unbeatable Resumes written by Warren Simons and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003-08-22 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nation's #1 online resume service offers its exclusive advice on how to craft a winning resume The Resume.com Guide to Writing Unbeatable Resumes draws upon the author's considerable expertise, as well as the vast Resume.com database, to arm job seekers with: Sample resumes for every profession and job category, at every level, from entrylevel to executive A comprehensive database of keywords, arranged by industry Electronic job-hunting advice and strategies, with tips on how to make any resume stand out online A detailed Before & After resume trouble-shooting worksheet Job seekers will also find an exciting added value with this essential text. With the purchase of this book, they'll be able to receive a free resume consultation with one of Resume.com's career consultants!
Download or read book Federal Resume Guidebook Federal Resume Writing Featuring the Outline Format Federal Resume written by Kathryn Troutman and published by Resume Place, Incorporated. This book was released on 2020-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Guide's New Organization jumps right in with step-by-step directions for writing an easy-to-follow, stand-out Federal Resume using the Troutman-designed Outline Format that OPM welcomes. It then addresses a wider range of Possible Goals of Jobseekers : Part 1: 9 Strategies for Writing a Successful (Outline Format) Resume ; Part 2: 10 Steps to Getting Promoted in Government ; Part 3: Federal Career Change Stories ; Part 4: Special Insights for Information Technology Specialists.
Download or read book The Resume and Cover Letter Phrase Book written by Nancy Schuman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-10-18 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Face it--words matter when it comes to getting noticed, getting the interview, and getting the job. In this invaluable guide to crafting the pitch that opens doors, staffing experts Schuman and Nadler give you hundreds of tools to make that happen. You will no longer struggle to find the phrases that best highlight your achievements; instead, you'll garner attention with such smart options as: I created a program that accomplished the following . . . My work generated $5 million in revenue . . . I built a team of employees who created . . . The work I did saved my company $3 million . . . I solved the following problems for my employer . . . The market's tight, but the jobs are out there. With these essential words and phrases, you can move your application to the top of the pile!
Download or read book The Everything Resume Book written by Nancy Schuman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A resume is like the first thirty seconds of a blind date-one with a prospective employer. That's all the time you have to get a hiring authority's attention and-hopefully-an interview. A bad resume will absolutely eliminate you from the competition. Building a strong resume is the single most important step in landing a new job. The Everything Resume Book, 3rd Edition is your one-stop resource for crafting a resume that will highlight your skills and experience to get you the job you want. This hands-on guide offers helpful hints on format and presentation and includes the most up-to-date guidelines for using the Internet in your job search. This completely revised and updated edition includes new information on: Job boards and the best Web resources for job seekers Using resumes as a personal brand The advantages and disadvantages of video resumes Social networking sites in the job search Generation gap issues relating to resumes Resume blogs Bursting with more than 100 sample resumes for a wide range of professions, this guide contains the information you need to command a prospective employer's attention and score that all-important interview.
Download or read book The Elements of R sum Style written by Scott Bennett and published by Amacom Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's amazing the myths one can find in some resume books. Bennet explains why some of the most popular 'tricks' backfire more often than they work, and offers clear, smart strategies for creating resumes and cover letters that get people jobs.
Download or read book The Google Resume written by Gayle Laakmann McDowell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-25 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Google Resume is the only book available on how to win a coveted spot at Google, Microsoft, Apple, or other top tech firms. Gayle Laakmann McDowell worked in Google Engineering for three years, where she served on the hiring committee and interviewed over 120 candidates. She interned for Microsoft and Apple, and interviewed with and received offers from ten tech firms. If you’re a student, you’ll learn what to study and how to prepare while in school, as well as what career paths to consider. If you’re a job seeker, you’ll get an edge on your competition by learning about hiring procedures and making yourself stand out from other candidates. Covers key concerns like what to major in, which extra-curriculars and other experiences look good, how to apply, how to design and tailor your resume, how to prepare for and excel in the interview, and much more Author was on Google’s hiring committee; interned at Microsoft and Apple; has received job offers from more than 10 tech firms; and runs CareerCup.com, a site devoted to tech jobs Get the only comprehensive guide to working at some of America’s most dynamic, innovative, and well-paying tech companies with The Google Resume.
Download or read book Optimize Your Resume written by Ed Samuel and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-25 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is your resume reflective of your market value? Is your value proposition strong? Is the first page of your resume a home run? If you are unsure of the answers to any of these questions this book is for you. It's a straightforward, step-by-step instruction guide on how to build, revamp and evaluate your resume so that it STANDS OUT. You get practical tips not only on what to do but why to do it, and a big dose of what NOT to do to make your resume shine. This book focuses on presenting the BEST OF YOU and YOUR VALUE in the marketplace...a must-read for anyone looking for resume success!
Download or read book The Damn Good Resume Guide written by Yana Parker and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yana Parker has helped hundreds of thousands of job seekers write and refine their resumes to damn near perfection. Her resume guides have been praised for their user-friendly style and savvy advice and, rightly so, have become staples in libraries, career centers, and employment offices nationwide. Now, in this fully revised and updated edition of the best-seller, you can quickly garner resume-writing wisdom by following 10 easy steps to a damn good resume. Also included are completely new sections on formatting resumes and submitting resumes over the Internet. Here is a resume guide you can count on to help you get that resume done fast and get it done right.
Download or read book Resume Power written by Tom Washington and published by Skyhorse Publishing. This book was released on 1990 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Writing Effective R sum Cover Letters written by Kimberly Sarmiento and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The companion CD is packed with samples and worksheets to help you brainstorm and create a successful cover letter.
Download or read book The Resume Design Book written by Matthew Cross and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forget the days of sending out hundreds of resumes, "The Resume Design Book" focuses on quality, not quantity. A high-quality resume leads to a high-quality interview, which results in a high-quality job offer. This generation's college students face an over-abundance of scattered resume information, and the overwhelming challenge of finding reliable career-development resources that meet their needs. This book is written just for college students. It starts from the ground up. By the end of "Chapter 2" the reader will have completed their first "simplified" resume, laying the groundwork for a "trial by fire" method that guides them towards success. Everything the reader needs to feel confident about their resume, starting a new career, or continuing an existing career is right in this book.--amazon.com.
Download or read book The Perfect Resume written by Tom Jackson and published by Main Street Books. This book was released on 1990 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells how to prepare a resume, with samples and special advice for college students and women.
Download or read book Real resumes for Students written by Anne McKinney and published by PREP Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructs college students on presenting their work experiences, from part-time summer jobs to internships, in a professional manner designed to display strengths to future employers.
Download or read book Federal Resume Guidebook written by Kathryn Troutman and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows how to get hired now with the new Hiring Reform Iniative.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Resumes written by Karen Schaffer and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crafting the perfect resume is the first step for job seekers. And these days, employers have tons of different filters to weed out candidates and narrow their hiring pool. The Complete Book of Resumes is packed full of information on crafting a resumes and the kind of structure and language that will get an employer's immediate attention as well as tons of samples for readers to use as a guideline for success. The Complete Book of Resumes includes information on: --How to begin if you're starting from scratch --The profile, or the most important part of your resume --Work experience, or "What have I been doing all these years?" --Punching it up--how to make a good resume great --The career transition resume chapter for brave souls --You're just starting out --Big leaps--positioning yourself for jobs above your current level Including more than 300 resumes, The Complete Book of Resumes is perfect for recent graduates or seasoned candidates with years of experience.
