Author : Carl S. Savino
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,67 MB
Release : 2007-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781570232671
Each year more than 250,000 transitioning military personnel enter the civilian job market. Going beyond the rules of good writing, this book shows how such individuals can produce, distribute, follow up, and evaluate employer-centered resumes and letters for maximum impact. Includes 65 key principles, a 6-step military-to-civilian language translation process, over 75 sample resumes and letters, 100 top Internet employment sites, and more.
Author : Wendy S. Enelow
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,61 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Career changes
ISBN : 9781593577322
Navigating the job hunt, already a tough task during an economic downturn, is especially difficult for veterans hoping to transition into a civilian career. A major obstacle they face is to write a resume that resonates with civilian hiring managers and recruiters. Expert Resumes for Military-to-Civilian Transitions shows veterans exactly how to market their skills and experience, and translate them into language their resume readers will understand. This book features a collection of superior professionally written resumes designed for veterans and ex-military job seekers. In addition to 180 pages of sample resumes, this book provides winning job search strategies, sound resume-writing advice, and tips for creating and using electronic resumes. This enhanced edition now includes advice and samples for writing outstanding cover letters and updated resume samples.
Author : Anne McKinney
Publisher : PREP Publishing
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 36,87 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781885288066
Model cover letters and resumes cover such fields as aviation, communication, finance, and sales
Author : Carl S. Savino
Publisher :
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 14,46 MB
Release : 2003-10-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781570232152
A revised edition of the ultimate resume and letter writing guide for transitioning military personnel! Here's the book that provides important answers to many questions facing job seekers with military experience. This book shows how to write, produce, distribute, follow up, and evaluate resumes and letters with maximum impact. Identifying what employers really look for on resumes and letters, it shows how to craft dynamite employer-centered communications as well as: identifies 28 major myths and mistakes; outlines a 7-step job search process; reveals 65 key writing, production, distribution, and follow-up principles; specifies a 6-step military-to-civilian language translation process; includes examples of over 60 resumes and 14 letters; and lists nearly 40 top Internet employment sites you should use. Rich with examples and sound career planning advice, the book also includes several unique self-evaluation instruments and resume data forms for strengthening job search communication.
Author : Wendy S. Enelow
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 18,59 MB
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1564149064
In today's competetive job market, if your cover letter doesn't grab the interviewer's attention, he or she may never even glance at your resume. No-Nonsense Cover Letters gives you the powerful practical tools to write "attention grabbing" cover letters that complement your resume and get you more interviews and job offers. The book begins with a thorough but easy-to-understand explanation of the key elements that are vital to creating "attention grabbing" letters including: why writing a cover letter is about selling yourself; how to craft targeted cover letters; when to use bullets or paragraphs; and creating E-letters for today's E-search environment. Subsequent chapters offer tips on writing winning cover letters for opportunities for virtually every profession.
Author : Emily King
Publisher : AMACOM
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,27 MB
Release : 2011-11-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0814417809
As the founder of consulting firm Military Transitions, Emily King applied over a decade’s worth firsthand HR knowledge to pioneer the charge of helping military professionals migrate from military service to civilian employment. Now, in this thought-provoking book, she’s equipping leaders with the tools they need to recruit and retain some of America’s top talent--and understand the unique considerations involved when working with employees from a military background. Field Tested uncovers key cultural differences between the military and civilian workplace and reveals how these differences can affect employee performance, satisfaction, and retention. You’ll discover best practices for interviewing veterans, on-boarding them quickly and effectively, positioning them for success, ensuring a smooth cultural transition, managing performance, and helping them develop lasting careers. With a wealth of unique talents and experiences, veterans add value to your team beyond your typical civilian employee. Complete with real-world examples, practical models, and savvy advice, Field Tested gives readers insight into veterans’ exceptional abilities so you can maximize their benefit in any organization.
Author : Joyce Lain Kennedy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 32,49 MB
Release : 2011-01-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1118024362
Write a winning resume and land that job interview! Is your job search stalling out after you submit a resume but before you're offered an interview? With a recession that has caused a 10% unemployment rate affecting 15.3 million Americans, having a winning resume is vital to securing an interview-and it demands a fresh look at how you write your resumes and market yourself. Whether you're entering the job market for the first time, looking for a new job after a lay off, or changing careers, Resumes For Dummies shows you the ropes and rules for a new era in recruiting and jobsearching. Instructions for writing an inclusive core resume Tips on targeting a known position, or tailoring a resume to specific industries Common resume-writing mistakes to avoid Updated with the latest information on privacy issues in the electronic age, Resumes For Dummies is your go-to guide for getting your foot in the door.
Author : Joyce Lain Kennedy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1095 pages
File Size : 38,43 MB
Release : 2013-01-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1118595327
Three complete ebooks for one low price! Created and compiled by the publisher, this career bundle brings together three of the bestselling For Dummies career titles in one, e-only bundle. With this special bundle, you’ll get the complete text of the following titles: Resumes For Dummies, 6th Edition Write a winning resume and land that job interview! Is your job search stalling out after you submit a resume but before you're offered an interview? With a recession that has caused widespread unemployment, having a winning resume is vital to securing an interview-and it demands a fresh look at how you write your resumes and market yourself. Whether you're entering the job market for the first time, looking for a new job after a lay off, or changing careers, Resumes For Dummies shows you the ropes and rules for a new era in recruiting and job searching Job Interviews For Dummies, 4th Edition Does the thought of interviewing for a new job send shivers down your spine? It doesn't have to! Whether you're searching for your first job, changing careers, or looking for advancement in your current line of work, Job Interviews For Dummies shows you how to use your skills and experiences to your advantage and land that job .Following a half-decade characterized by an explosion of economic crises, global expansion, and technological innovation in the job market, today's job seekers vie for employment in a tough era of new realities where few have gone before. In addition to covering how to prepare for an interview, this updated edition explores the new realities of the job market with scenarios that you can expect to encounter, an updated sample question and answer section, coverage of how you can harness social media in your job search, information on preparing for a Web-based interview, and the best ways to keep your credibility when applying for several jobs at once Cover Letters For Dummies, 3rd Edition Cover letters are alive and sell! When they’re written right, that is. To stand out in today’s sea of qualified job seekers, learn to craft riveting new breeds of cover letters, create vibrant images online, and discover sensational self-marketing documents you never imagined. This completely revised and updated 3rd Edition of Cover Letters For Dummies brings you all this plus over 200 great new samples by 62 successful professional cover letter/resume writers. You’ve probably suspected that passive and sleepy cover letters merely hugging resumes won’t get you where you want to go. Especially in a shaky job market.
Author : Nathan Ainspan
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 24,92 MB
Release : 2012-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1612510914
Nearly two million soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen have been deployed in recent conflicts. When the Warrior Returns addresses the practical and psychological needs of the families of these transitioning service members and provides a convenient list of key resources. Combining the knowledge of fifty experts, the book provides answers to questions about the post-deployment transition process, how it affects families, and how family members can help their service members and themselves navigate the transition successfully as a family. These experts provide straightforward answers to questions about the transition process and how it impacts the warrior and their children. A one-stop source of information filled with useful advice, this book is unequalled. The book features a foreword by Patty Shinseki and is published in cooperation with the Association of the United States Army.
Author : Bret Moore
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 15,46 MB
Release : 2012-10-08
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0133371794
As classrooms become filled with veterans, instructors need to understand how to effectively assist them with maximizing their learning experience and preparing them for their future careers. This is an incredible responsibility. We owe a great debt to those who have served our country and its citizens faithfully. We must remember the mistakes we made as a society with our previous veterans so that we do not make them again. Providing financial assistance alone is not sufficient. We must take a holistic approach. Many veteran students need help reintegrating back into civilian society. They need psychological and family support, assistance accessing benefits, and freedom from judgment and misconceptions. This ebook is designed to help smooth this transition and help our veterans make the most of their educational opportunities.
