Author : Dale Mayer
Publisher :
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 22,39 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780986968266
"This book walks you through the various elements of a good cover letter, taking you through each step with plenty of examples to show exactly what you need to know to create the best cover letter over and over again."-- P. [4] of cover.
Author : Dale Mayer
Publisher : Valley Publishing Ltd.
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 44,45 MB
Release : 2011-04-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1927461189
In our current economic conditions, job hunters are struggling to attain the 'perfect' job. The Internet has made job hunting easier, but has made getting the job actually harder. It's so easy to apply for jobs today that employers are overwhelmed, often receiving thousands of applications per job opening. Somehow, you have to make sure your application rises to the top of this pile. How? Through your résumé - it's the single most powerful marketing tool you have to showcase your skills and accomplishments. That's what this book is all about. It shows you how to create the best résumé for you and the job you are applying for. There are chapters on the different résumé formats and how to choose the appropriate one for your situation. There's a chapter showing you what belongs in each section of the resume and there's even a chapter on how to showcase your skills in the most powerful way. There is a section on mistakes to avoid and tips for dealing with any problematic areas. Underqualified? Overqualified? Each of these issues and many more are addressed in this book, as is a rarely discussed security issue from posting your resume all over the Internet. There is also a chapter on the power of words that will help you to maximize your writing to make your résumé the most powerful selling tool possible. Even better all this information is presented in a straightforward style that makes this book easy to read and the instructions even easier to follow. Isn't it time you seek out the next step in your life? This books has been recently revised and released on April 18, 2012.
Author : Dale Mayer
Publisher : Valley Publishing Ltd.
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 38,56 MB
Release : 2011-05-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1927461200
This book has it all! It's three books in one. The print copy is over 375 pages. This compilation includes the three Career Essential books - The Resume, The Cover Letter, The Interview. Learn everything you need to know right from creating a dynamite resume, a compelling cover letter to great interview techniques that will help you nail your interview. All three books are available separately and now they are available in one package. If you are job hunting, looking at changing your career, or even considering what options you have, this book will help you to gain clarity to make your move - regardless of what it is. There's no need to wait. Learn everything you need to know to get through the process and find the right job for you.
Author : Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 26,43 MB
Release : 2022-04-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1399400665
The ultimate guide to marketing yourself in a CV or resume, and ensuring you make a professional impression in any job search. The job market has never been more competitive, and marketing yourself can be tricky. And nothing raises a red flag for an employer than a poorly-written or badly-presented CV or resume. This handy guide offers practical, step-by-step advice on preparing, writing, and presenting an impressive document - either on paper or online - that will help you to 'get your foot in the door' with prospective employers. Covering essential issues such as identifying your goals, creating different types of CV, or coming up with a fantastic and persuasive letter to go with them, this is a must-read for job hunters at any stage of their career.
Author : Myra Fournier
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 50,60 MB
Release : 2006-07-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 160163871X
Encyclopedia of Job-Winning Resumes, Third Edition, is the most helpful and comprehensive resume book you can buy. It includes more than 400 success-proven resume examples that teach you how to personalize your resume according to your own unique career situation. The 17 chapters contain resumes that cover all major industries, span every job level from entry-level to CEO, and are helpfully arranged by both job field and title to make it easy for you to quickly locate the resumes that address your particular field or situation.The first chapter, The Essentials of Writing Your Resume, is as informative as it is brief. It includes expert advice about what information to include in your resume, what to omit, what to emphasize, and what to tone down. For a quick start, it's specifically designed to keep reading to a minimum so you can start sending out your resume as soon as possible. The second chapter, devoted to creating hard-hitting cover letters, includes 40 examples that cover a wide variety of typical career situations. And for those not-so-typical career situations, the next chapter includes 30 resumes that cover difficult circumstances such as frequent job changes, gaps in employment, layoff, lack of experience, weak education, and many more. For students, there's also a chapter containing 40 resumes to help new graduates enter the work force more quickly and easily. There are helpful hints located beneath each resume, showing you the right way to quickly create a job-winning resume that will get attention and win you an interview. The last chapter includes a Recommended Reading list and a Recommended Web Site list. Whatever your age, industry, career, level of experience or education, you'll find the resume template you need! In 1980, Myra Fournier and Jeff Spin founded A Lasting Impression, a highly successful resume writing and career development firm located in the Greater Boston area. In 1990, they jointly developed ResumExpert, a top-rated and best-selling resume-writing software for the Macintosh computer.
Author : Barbara Safani
Publisher : Happy About
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 40,25 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1600051138
Many great job candidates have poor resumes that are merely a laundry list of job tasks that do little to distinguish them from their competition. The average recruiter or hiring manager spends less than 15 seconds reviewing a resume. Most people's resumes fail to "wow" the reader and quickly end up in the "no" pile. Writing a resume can feel like an overwhelming task. It can seem like a Herculean effort to consolidate so much important information about a career into a one or two page document. But it doesn't have to be that way! In 'Happy About My Resume', Barbara Safani offers 50 tips for creating compelling copy and presenting it in a powerful way to grab the hiring authority's attention and get them to pick up the phone to call you in for an interview. Safani provides practical and easy-to-follow advice as well as numerous samples that show each of her tips in action. The book will help readers learn how to quickly create a resume that is professional, gets them noticed, minimizes the amount of time they spend in a job search, and maximizes their earning power. The book is for anyone who wants to proactively manage their career and improve the quality of their current resume or create a resume from scratch.
Author : Jennifer Anne Garcia
Publisher : Best Resume Coach
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 50,94 MB
Release : 2023-02-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
An easy to follow guide that takes the pain out of resume writing to make room for real career change. This eBook Plus provides additional resources and templates to help you make progress faster. In this eBook you will learn: -a proven strategy to up-level your career (*hint* it's not what you think) -simple structure and formatting tips for 1-page resume -an embarrassing resume before and after -the secret recipe for 5-Layer Career Change cake -use he Wheel of Success what you need to gain confidence and clarity -easy yet powerful steps towards meaningful and lasting career change -how to create your best resume ever!
Author : Berniece Malloch
Publisher :
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 23,38 MB
Release : 2021-08-04
Category :
ISBN :
This is a great guidebook on writing a perfect resume. These secrets in this book will land you that interview and the job. Here are only SOME examples of what we will cover when it comes to perfecting your resume: - Resume tips and tricks - The essentials in landing a job - What employers DON'T tell you about when viewing resumes - Properly matching the resume to the job you are applying for! - Creating a professional LinkedIn account - Social media hacks that will sell your success and accomplishments - What you have been doing in the wrong way that halts you from getting a job - Personal website and job search - Interview tips and tricks And much more!
Author : Warren Simons
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 13,90 MB
Release : 2003-08-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0071435964
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!
Author : Joyce Lain Kennedy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 46,86 MB
Release : 2007-02-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0470130512
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.
