"Extraordinary.... A hundred books in one.... This book is a home run." -- From the FOREWORD by Richard N. Bolles, author of the best-selling "What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers"

The ultimate guide for college students and grads seeking interviews in a tough economy. It explains how to:

(1) transform even modest educational achievements and non-paying life experiences -- from hobbies and travel to family circumstances and extracurricular activities -- into persuasive statements about abilities,

(2) generate job interviews by professionally fine-tuning resumes and cover letters specifically for each application, and

(3) prepare successfully for interviews by writing persuasive resumes and cover letters.

REVEALS RESUME-WRITING SECRETS:

* what to include when you lack paid professional experience

* how to get great references even from people you don't know well

* why to use a summary statement instead of an objective statement in most fields

* when to include hobbies, travel, and technology skills

* why you should NOT list most courses already taken

* what to do if your GPA is unimpressive

* which designs and basic templates work the best

* how to determine the perfect verbs and adjectives for a specific job

* the 5 things you MUST address in a cover letter

SPECIAL FEATURES

* an in-depth index so you can find exactly what you need

* before-and-after samples of rewritten resumes and cover letters

* a helpful flow chart for writing resumes and cover letters

* "Dr. Q’s Tips" based on actual student and alumni experiences

* "Expert Advice" quotations from dozens of publications not online

* a categorized list of "action verbs" that appeal to potential employers

* sample resumes with accompanying cover letters

THE AUTHORS

Quentin Schultze, Ph.D. (AKA "Dr. Q"), is a well-published and prize-winning author, a popular speaker, and an award-winning college teacher with over 30 years experience mentoring students and graduates. Bethany Kim is a writer, teacher, and consultant on teaching English to adult learners.

ENDORSEMENTS

"This superb book explains how students and graduates can demonstrate that they're equipped for a job when they don't have any formal job experience to reference. Wish I had it 20 years ago." -- Gary Van Prooyen, Global Brand Director, Motorola, Inc.

"Practical and inspiring. If more of the resumes that come across my desk used this advice, hiring would be a lot easier. The appendices alone are worth the price of the book." -- Kevin Jeffer, Partner, Chief Creative Officer, re:creative

"I used to teach resume writing without a textbook because none of them really covered all the essentials. That's over. This book has all the nuts and bolts college-aged job hunters need." -- Professor Kathy Bruner, Taylor University

"I am making this book required reading for all my students." -- Professor Kevin T. Jones, Director of Internships, George Fox University

"Great for today’s fiercely competitive job market!" -- Scott Stegenga, Partner Manager, Yahoo! Search Marketing

"Brilliant! Should be required reading for every career-bound college graduate." -- Professor Peter A. Kerr, Asbury University

"Finally, a book I can recommend on writing resumes and cover letters!" -- Professor John Pauley, Eastern University

"WOW! I can't wait to get copies for my students." -- Professor Barbara Spies, Cardinal Stritch University

Author: Quentin J Schultze, Bethany J Kim
Paperback: 238 pages
Company: Edenridge Press (2010-06-21)
ISBN: 0982706308
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A good resume is part history and part salesmanship, with one purpose - to get the job seeker an interview!The latest edition of the popular "The Resume Handbook, 5th Edition", is a straightforward approach to writing resumes designed for that purpose. It contains 37 resumes, each addressing a specific challenge and approach, and organised according to the needs and objectives of different job seekers.This handbook focuses on: organisation - to immediately capture attention; the Basics - what to include and what to leave out; and, accomplishments - presents the job seeker as an achiever.No one should start a job search without "The Resume, 5th Edition"!

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Preparing a r©sum© that will attract prospective employers is a two-part exercise. First comes knowing how to summarize and advertise one's skills and background clearly and concisely. Just as important is knowing how to get the most out of a computer's word processing software--employing available typesetting techniques to make a r©sum© attractive to look at and easy to read. In today's job market it's better yet if the r©sum© is Internet-friendly and e-mailable. Author Pat Criscito presents a virtually fail-safe 12-step process for producing that perfect r©sum© in all formats needed for a job search. Also important is the cover letter that accompanies it, and again, Pat Criscito tells how to create a dynamic, customized letter that stands out from the crowd. Job seekers who open this book will find scores of model r©sum©s to serve as inspiration for their own, whether they're seeking that very first job or are experienced professionals looking to advance their careers.

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Great short guide that teaches you the right way to write your resume.

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Are you looking for a job? Are you employed but not totally happy? Or are you worried what the cards may hold for you in the future, employment-wise?

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According to FederalResumeExperts.com, the format and method of applying for a Federal job with an official resume has changed more than a dozen times in the last twenty years alone. The constant alterations, multiple form options, and sheer importance of getting the application process just right when applying for a Federal position can be a horribly tense situation for any freshly anointed job seeker. Understanding how to write the ideal resume and cover letter when approaching a federal opening can be the difference between you and the hundreds or even thousands of additional applicants pushing for the same position. This book was written for every new job seeker who is striving to land a federal job but does not yet have the necessary tools or knowledge needed to put together the perfect resume and cover letter. You will learn in this book the difference between the major forms, including the 612 and 171 and how they are used for different job types including everything from aviator and warrant officer to teacher, police officer, and office manager. Former members of the military are given specific details on how they can fill out these highly important forms as well. You will learn how you can start writing a resume that will effectively catch the attention of a federal hiring manager, whether it be in a military position or an office administration role. Dozens of top hiring experts have been interviewed and their responses compiled here to show how anyone can effectively fill out the necessary forms and write a resume for a federal government job, whether it be the GS 1431 for Building Managers or the GS 0344-12 for Computer Scientists or even US Postal Service applications and resumes. If you are considering or are being considered for a job in the federal government, you owe it to yourself to read this book today and learn more about how you can effectively write and submit your resume and cover letter today.

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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 resumeTips on targeting a known position, or tailoring a resume to specific industriesCommon resume-writing mistakes to avoid

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Are you looking for information on how to write a resume? Are you looking for information on how to write a resume with resume examples? If your answer to these two questions is yes, then you’ve come to the right place! This eBook provides enough background to help choose the appropriate resume style for YOU, details on what goes under each section of the resume, a list of action verbs to choose from, and finally resume examples/samples under each of three styles: chronological, functional, and combination.

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