National Business Employment Weekly Guide to Resumes

Don't just list your credentials--create resumes that get results When it comes to your resume, one size doesn't fit all. You need a document that's uniquely your own, one that "hooks" prospective employers and proves you have the combination of skills, abilities, and experience they're looking for. Written by an award-winning columnist at the National Business Employment Weekly, today's leading career resource, this practical guide arms you with the latest techniques for researching and writing tailor-made, highly focused resumes that work like sophisticated sales tools, giving you a powerful competitive edge in today's aggressive job market. This updated edition includes new resumes from real-life candidates who sought and found jobs, with many "before and after" examples. * Covers all types of resumes, including chronological, functional, and combination * Outlines how to identify your most relevant skills and accomplishments * Avoids the cookie-cutter approach to resumes, providing plentiful examples, ideas, and checklists to help you create a unique document * Covers specialized resume categories, including first-time job seekers, homemakers returning to the work force, career changers, and even seasoned professionals * Includes the real-life stories behind the model resumes--learn how people in similar circumstances changed their lives and moved on to better positions * Shows how to prepare a scannable version of your document * Teaches you how to effectively sell your unique talents and qualifications--even to the most demanding recruiter Other National Business Employment Weekly Premier Guides currently available: National Business Employment Weekly Interviewing National Business Employment Weekly Cover Letters