Author : Kathryn K. Troutman
Publisher : Jist Publishing
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 29,71 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781563705458
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.
Author : Joyce Lain Kennedy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 38,97 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.
Author : Lin Grensing-Pophal
Publisher : Everything
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,40 MB
Release : 2012-12-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781440550560
Expert advice and proven techniques for resumes that get you in the door! Whether you are searching for your first job or your fiftieth, you need to learn how to sell yourself and get your resume in front of the right people. Jam-packed with information on mastering everything from the first draft to the first interview, this expert guide is all you need to get your career on track. Hiring professional Lin Grensing-Pophal expertly walks you through: What to include on--and what to leave off--today's resumes Creating virtual or interactive resumes Using SEO keywords for optimum searchability Getting your resume social media-ready Even though social media, the Internet, and other platforms have changed the job hunting process, one thing hasn't changed: You still need to know how to craft the perfect resume! The Everything Resume Book, 4th Edition is the ultimate guide to building a standout resume and making sure it gets to the top of the stack.
Author : Nancy Schuman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 10,63 MB
Release : 2008-03-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1605502049
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.
Author : Gayle Laakmann McDowell
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 11,67 MB
Release : 2011-01-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1118013158
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.
Author : Yana Parker
Publisher :
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 28,92 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781580084444
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.
Author : Marky Stein
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,55 MB
Release : 2009-09-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0071713174
“Marky cuts to the core of what it takes to quickly attract the eye of an interviewer. Fearless Résumés is sure to be a winner for the serious job seeker.” —Lynn Joseph, Ph.D., bestselling author of The Job-Loss Recovery Program Guide Bestselling author and renowned career coach Marky Stein provides the edge you need in today’s ultracompetitive job market. With Fearless Résumés you will transform your résumé from words on paper into a vibrant self-presentation that tells prospective employers what they want to hear. In no time, you’ll be crafting a résumé that hooks prospective employers’ attention, turns boring past duties into dynamic personal statements, transforms weaknesses into strengths—and gets your name on top of the résumé heap in any HR office. Fearless Résumés shows how to Use words and phrases employers look for Prove your value to the company Turn weaknesses into strengths Avoid common snares Unlike dry, run-of-the-mill guides consisting of little more than a sample résumé, Fearless Résumés is a quick and fun book that provides a proven résumé-crafting strategy from a top expert in her field.
Author : Warren Simons
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 29,22 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 : Kathryn Troutman
Publisher : Resume Place, Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,47 MB
Release : 2020-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781733407601
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.
Author : Scott Bennett
Publisher : Amacom Books
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 16,97 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780814428917
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.
