The Elements of Résumé StyleThe Elements of Résumé Style
Essential Rules for Writing Résumés and Cover Letters That Work
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Current format, Book, 2014, Second edition, Available .Building your résumé should be one of the easier parts to the whole job-interview process. But instead it’s becoming increasingly stressful as well! What kind of résumé will spark the employer’s interest? Which kind most often get passed over? How far back are we supposed to go? How can we best explain those time gaps in between jobs? Are the rules different for online résumés? There are so many vital questions when it comes to building a résumé today, but only one way to be assured you’re getting the right answers--by asking a hiring expert.Scott Bennett has hired hundreds of people in a variety of industries, and he knows firsthand the insights that will catch an employer’s eye, as well as what dangers to avoid if you want to survive the first cut. In The Elements of Résumé Style, Bennett shows readers how to craft clear, compelling, targeted résumés and cover letters that actually work. In this new edition that includes social media and online-application tips, readers will be provided:• More than 1,400 action words, statements, and position descriptions that help sell your skills and experience• Hundreds of words, phrases, and vague claims to avoid• Advice for handling employment gaps, job-hopping, and requests for salary history and requirements• Sample résumés, response letter, inquiry letter, informational interview request letter, references, and more• Surprising tips for acing the interviewIn today’s ultra-competitive environment, competition is intense no matter the field or position. And the often-overlooked first hurtle to jump over is no doubt the résumé. This candid book’s time-tested tools will make sure yours stands out--helping to get you the job you deserve!
Examines the elements that are crucial for crafting a successful râesumâe or cover letter, from the layout and presentation to where to send it and how to request salary requirements.
This accessible guide begins with motivational tips for focusing on a dream job, then offers advice on making the choice between a chronological or functional r<’e>sum<’e> and how to deal with employment gaps and self-employment. Two chapters are devoted to formatting and one chapter is devoted to describing experience and skills. The rest of the book provides tips on job search with the r<’e>sum<’e>, with material on different types of cover letters, dealing with requests for salary history, marketing yourself in person and online, and preparing for the interview. About 30 pages of appendices give examples, along with special guidelines for several populations: homemakers, veterans, ex-offenders, and people in recovery. This second edition contains new material on social media. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
Competition for hot jobs is fierce, and the first step to getting noticed amongst the crowd is your résumé.
Examines the elements that are crucial for crafting a successful râesumâe or cover letter, from the layout and presentation to where to send it and how to request salary requirements.
This accessible guide begins with motivational tips for focusing on a dream job, then offers advice on making the choice between a chronological or functional r<’e>sum<’e> and how to deal with employment gaps and self-employment. Two chapters are devoted to formatting and one chapter is devoted to describing experience and skills. The rest of the book provides tips on job search with the r<’e>sum<’e>, with material on different types of cover letters, dealing with requests for salary history, marketing yourself in person and online, and preparing for the interview. About 30 pages of appendices give examples, along with special guidelines for several populations: homemakers, veterans, ex-offenders, and people in recovery. This second edition contains new material on social media. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
Competition for hot jobs is fierce, and the first step to getting noticed amongst the crowd is your résumé.
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