101 Best Tech Resumes


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This resource from the authors of the bestselling 101 Best Resumes is an indispensable tool for anyone looking to secure a great job in the technology industry. 101 Best Tech Resumes features outstanding resumes for every type of jobfrom administrators and marketing professionals to data security managers and computer graphics designers. Cover letters and professional tips on networking are also included.




101 Best Resumes for Grads


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A PAPERBACK ORIGINAL The ultimate resume and job-hunting guide for recent grads Written by the bestselling career author team of Jay Block and Mike Betrus, this book helps graduates parlay their diplomas into their all-important, first real jobs. Unlike most other resume guides, 101 Best Resumes for Grads assumes no prior work history or job experience, making it the ideal choice for grads in the 18- to 24-year-old age bracket. Yet, it also offers invaluable advice and guidance for the growing population of older grads, including those who returned to school in midlife in order to pursue new careers, and women returning to the workforce after raising a family. Includes: Resumes for more than 50 areas of specialization Job-hunting strategies, from networking to job-hunting etiquette Online job search tips, including formatting resumes for online posting, using job databases, and more




101 Best Ways to Land a Job in Troubled Times


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THE PROVEN FIVE-STEP STRATEGY FOR FINDING THE JOB OF YOUR DREAMS! “If you are serious about landing a quality job quickly in today’s job market, this book will practically guarantee your success.” –Bob Burg, bestselling author of Endless Referrals and The Go-Giver “Jay Block has taken his place as one of the career coaching industry’s most innovative thinkers and contributors.” —Frank X. Fox, Executive Director, Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Career Coaches “A must-read for all job seekers in today’s highly competitive job market.” —Sherry Zylka, Associate Dean of Continuing Education and Workforce Development, Schoolcraft College (Michigan) “Jay has written a unique and highly effective book combining motivational techniques with job search innovation.” —Susan Leventhal, Manager, Professional Placement Network, Workforce One, Florida About the Book: In 101 Best Ways to Land a Job in Troubled Times, Jay Block helps you approach your job transition strategically—not as a one-time search, but as a campaign of discovery through which you’ll achieve your career objectives. Follow his easy five-step process to: Manage fear and negative emotions that impede success Carefully define clear job and career goals Create effective and high-impact self- marketing tools that make job seekers STAND OUT professionally Develop strategic, structured action plans that will become the job seeker’s GPS to their next job Take action and “enjoy the process” of landing a job in troubled times quickly and effectively Block’s proven method is the only way to truly seize control of your future, land the job you want, and earn the pay you deserve.




202 Great Resumes


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A comprehensive collection of sample resumes for any job in any field 202 Great Resumes! gives job hunters more of everything they need to get a great job. These resumes cover more professions, more resume styles and formats, and more cutting- edge job search strategies than ever before. Fresh sample resumes for today's most sought-after professions are included, as well as special samples for recent grads and those who've been out of work for extended periods. Features include: Resumes for every experience level, from college grads to corporate executives Endorsed by the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches Proven advice on cover letters, networking, negotiating, and references More keywords that hiring managers look for in a resume







Resume 101


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Minimal job experience? No problem! You’ve just graduated and are ready to land your first real job after college or high school. But how do you write the first résumé and cover letter of your career if you don’t have any previous jobs to list? How do you stand out above the other applicants--including people with more experience who are out of work--with your summer job at the diner, internship at the local paper, or spot on the Ultimate Frisbee team? Dr. Q to the rescue! For two decades, communication professor Quentin Schultze has been teaching résumé-writing to college students and recent graduates, helping them identify their strengths and transferable skills from their unique life experiences--from extracurriculars to part-time jobs to internships to volunteering. With Résumé 101, you’ll discover the secrets to composing strong, impressive resumes and cover letters, such as: What to include when you lack professional experience How to get great references and recommendations Why to use a summary rather than objective statement When to include hobbies, travel, and technology skills What to do if your GPA isn’t sky-high Which designs and basic formats work the best Where to find the perfect verbs and adjectives for a specific job With Dr. Q’s help, you’ll soon have a résumé and cover letter that will show hiring managers who you really are, why you’re prefect for your dream job, and why they should choose you.




America's Top 101 Computer and Technical Jobs


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Profiles over one hundred jobs involving computers and technology--from desktop publishers to cardiovascular technologists to aerospace engineers--describing the nature of the work, working conditions, training and qualifications, outlook, and earnings, and presents a seven-step job search guide and details on market trends.







The Connector's Advantage


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The most important asset you have is your relationships Are you already networking but all that effort is not translating into results? Does everyone seem to be getting further ahead even though you are just as smart? Are you looking for a new job or up for a promotion? Do you have great ideas but no one seems to be listening to them? If any of these situations resonate, this book is for you And even if you are already a Connector, this book will help you take it up a level. Connectors think and act a certain way that makes things happen faster, easier, and often with a better result. This book will explain: 1. Why relationships and connecting are critical to your results, success, and even happiness. 2. How Connectors have a way of thinking and acting that enables stronger relationships. 3. How ANYONE can infuse these mindsets and behaviors into their interactions and see the impact. Michelle Tillis Lederman has curated connections and includes expert advice from over two dozen authors, coaches, and business owners including Marshall Goldsmith, Dorie Clark, Ivan Misner, Susan RoAnn and more. Regardless of your goal--a job, a promotion, new business, a referral--who you know and who knows you will lead to opportunities. It is the strength of your relationships that leads to your success. Want to increase your influence and impact? Get The Connector's Advantage.




Resumes For Dummies


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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.