The Resume Makeover


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The Resume Makeover Second Edition The first and only interactive resume guide from the nation's leading job-search expert In today's tumultuous job market, a lackluster resume isn't even worth the cost of a stamp or the click of a mouse. Make your resume shine with the help of the one-on-one guidance found in The Resume Makeover. Written by bestselling career author Jeffrey Allen, this updated how-to manual is loaded with insider tips and step-by-step guidelines on how to create attention-grabbing, high-profile resumes guaranteed to get you the interviews you desire. Once your resume is written, simply send it to the address listed in the book and, in just one week's time, your resume will be returned to you with a point-by-point critique and a detailed list of expert recommendations on how to make it even better! You also receive: * Before-and-after examples from a wide array of fields that reveal the do's and don'ts of writing effective resumes * New information on techniques for Internet transmittal of resumes * Special chapters on successful cover letters and follow-up letters * The best typefaces and types of paper to use for different markets * A new list of the most popular Internet resume posting services, their addresses, and focus Get more interviews and land the job of your dreams with the surefire tips found in The Resume Makeover!




30-minute Résumé Makeover


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You've been in the same job for a few years and haven't given your resume much thought. Suddenly, you run across a great opportunity, or get downsized, and need to update your resume quickly. Professional resume writer Louise Kursmark shows you how to add your newest job and accomplishments, make the formatting sparkle, emphasize your accomplishments, convert your resume for use on the Internet, communicate your personal brand, and much more. Most resume books out there assume that you don't have a resume and are starting from scratch. But if you've already got a resume, most of that advice is wasted time. Skip the startup stuff and fast-forward to an updated and improved resume fast!




The Resume Makeover: 50 Common Problems With Resumes and Cover Letters - and How to Fix Them


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Clear, quick, effective solutions to the 50 most common resume problems In this solution-oriented guide, bestselling careers author John J. Marcus zeros in on the 50 most common resume writing problems and offers easy-to-perform fixes for each. Among other crucial lessons, readers learn how to identify and deal effectively with job history problems, skill-set deficiencies, poor visual presentation, and formatting problems. A compelling feature that distinguishes The Resume Makeover from all the competition is its unique quick-reference, "Before & After" format. Each chapter focuses on one common problem and offers a proven solution, along with before-and-after documents illustrating how a few simple changes can significantly improve a resume. In addition, readers learn: How to write a resume in half the usual time Strategies for changing careers or reentering the workforce Key words and phrases to include How to write high-impact cover letters The five areas in which all recruiters and employers grade resumes, and how to ace each one




The Resume Makeover: 50 Common Problems With Resumes and Cover Letters - and How to Fix Them


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Clear, quick, effective solutions to the 50 most common resume problems "No matter how much you think you know about writing resumes, you'll learn something new. I'd recommend this book to anyone conducting or anticipating a job search."—Laura Lorber, Managing Editor, CareerJournal.com In this solution-oriented guide, bestselling careers author John J. Marcus zeros in on the 50 most common resume writing problems and offers easy-to-perform fixes for each. Among other crucial lessons, readers learn how to identify and deal effectively with job history problems, skill-set deficiencies, poor visual presentation, and formatting problems. A compelling feature that distinguishes The Resume Makeover from all the competition is its unique quick-reference, "Before & After" format. Each chapter focuses on one common problem and offers a proven solution, along with before-and-after documents illustrating how a few simple changes can significantly improve a resume. In addition, readers learn: How to write a resume in half the usual time Strategies for changing careers or reentering the workforce Key words and phrases to include How to write high-impact cover letters The five areas in which all recruiters and employers grade resumes, and how to ace each one




Resume Makeover


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Extreme Resume Makeover: The Ultimate Guide to Renovating Your Resume


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Extreme Resum Makeover focuses on the written communication involved in finding a job, including resumes, cover letters, and thank you notes. “Before and after” examples of real resumes are incorporated providing concrete visual examples to use as models for the final product. Each resume example indicates the errors in the initial attempt and suggested improvements. There are also sections on electronic formatting and electronic résumés, as well as lists of key words for various careers.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Resume


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Provides over one hundred samples of successful resumes and cover letters, as well as examples of key words and phrases to get job applications noticed.




Resume Makeover


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If you're looking for your dream job, you have to be prepared to act quickly. That means having an incredible, on-point, "you had us at hello" resume. Is yours in working order? This course helps anyone make over a lackluster resume into something truly special. Career strategist and nationally recognized resume writer Jenny Foss takes you through the very same process she uses at JobJenny.com to develop resumes for her own clients. She teaches you how to condense years of experience into a compelling marketing document, address resume gaps and job hops, and choose the right format for the final document. She also explains how the hiring process works (from the perspective of both the resume scanning software and the human reviewer), so that when you do apply for that incredible new job, you have a real shot at landing an interview.




Unbeatable Resumes


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Need serious help with your rTsumT? Turn to the employment expert Dr. Phil calls ôthe best of the bestö!What does Tony Beshara do that most rTsumT ôexpertsö don't? While the experts write rTsumTs all day, Tonyùthe veteran placement specialist featured regularly on the Dr. Phil showùactually uses them to get people jobs. With Unbeatable RTsumTs, Tony dissects and discusses real-life rTsumTs for jobs in a wide range of industries from healthcare to banking, construction to technology, administration to sales and marketing, and more. The book shows readers how to build a powerful rTsumT, utilize keywords effectively, use gaps and job changes to their advantage, and pair their rTsumTs with concise, dynamic cover letters. He complements his expertise (he has personally placed more than 8,500 professionals) with the results of a survey of more than 3,000 managers, executives, HR specialists, and other hiring authorities about what gets rTsumTs read, interviews granted, and jobs offered. Readers will learn: ò The critical components of well-written rTsumT ò How to ensure their rTsumT actually gets read... by the right people òWhat employers look for, and what turns them off ò How to customize a rTsumT for a particular job ò The truth about video rTsumTs, job-search websites, and social networking sites like FaceBook, LinkedIn, andMySpace ò And much more Unbeatable RTsumTs shows job seekers of all types how to present themselves in the best possible lightàfor the best possible position.




Resumes For Dummies


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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.