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Resume Magic: Trade Secrets of a Professional Resume Writer (Resume Magic Trade Secrets of a Professional Resume Writer)

Susan Britton Whitcomb

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Total reviews: 38 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

This is a MUST have! 5 out of 5 stars.
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The is quite simply the best book on resume writing I've ever read. I've worked in HR for over 20 years, and I've never seen anything like this. Well worth the money. So far, I've used this book to write four resumes for family and friends, all of which have resulted in jobs.

If I could have given this book 7 stars, I would have.

Resume magic 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This book is phenominal! It is simple to read and has a workable plan to constructing a simple resume that works with your cover letter.

Excellent examples, treats the subject in depth 4 out of 5 stars.
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I checked this book out of the local library, and realized it was worth buying for long-term reference. The thing I like best about the book is the way it speaks to the basic question "Why do I write a resume?" Most treatments just show you how; this one shows you what you're trying to accomplish with a resume and how best to do that. It has many specific examples, too--so that when you're finished, you have a document that can accomplish what the resume can accomplish in today's world of work.

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Completely updated information on e-resumes, internet resumes, and scannable resumes, this is a giant compendium of before-and-after resume transformations and advice that's hailed by professional resume writers as the definitve resource for writing and desigining resumes that get people noticed. It provides trade secrets of a professional resume writer to the person out there trying to put together the best possible resume when applying for the "ideal job position" they want to attain.

Your Career: How to Make it Happen (with CD-ROM)

Julie Levitt

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Worth the money 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is one of the books worth keeping and not selling back becuase it is so filled with helpful information that you can use for all of your future career moves.

Excellent buy 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book was in excellent shape and it was here at my door very fast.

Editorial Review:

Practical assignments throughout connect you directly with the business community, employers and the Internet. This best-selling book provides everything needed to gain competitive advantage in the workplace. It is ideal for a course on Professional/Career Development, Job Search, Resume Writing, and Interviewing. Your Career: How to Make it Happen provides thorough coverage of career self-assessment, employer research, job search/interviewing and career building strategies. The book also contains extensive instructions and examples of market-driven electronic, traditional, and web resumes, as well as cover letters.

Federal Resume Guidebook 4th Edition Strategies for Writing a Winning Federal Electronic Resume, KSAs and Essays (Federal Resume Guidebook: Write a Winning ... Write a Winning Federal Resume to Get in)

Kathryn K. Troutman

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Over Rated 2 out of 5 stars.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I purchased this book based on the numerous reviews exclaiming its excellence. As a first note, the photo representation showing a CD that provides actual examples of resumes and KSAs is highly deceiving. There is no CD with this book. On the final page of the book, you will find directions on how to buy this for an additional fee at the authors website. No doubt the author has experience and expertise in the convuluted federal application process. From biographical information that is available it appears that she was a key player in creating it and then she went on to build a business that capitalizes off of the confusion created in the process. The inforation in this book is good and reliable; however, the same information is available for free on the internet from a variety of sources. I was sadly disappointed with this book and the other Troutman book Military to Federal Career Guide that I also purchased. The CD is included with the second book mentioned. I has 52 files in total; but, these provide very few examples because the same resume is repeatedly used to show examples of different resume builder formats (e.g paper resume, USA Jobs resume, and Resumix)and each example is given in a word document format and PDF so immediately the number of eamples is decreased from 52 to 26. As such, the CD amounts to 13 resume examples and one that provides separate KSAs. The best value that comes from this book is a profitable marketing tool for the author's website and other, quite pricey writing and coaching services. Before buying this book, I would recommend that you check with your local library or bookstore to see if they have a copy so you can review the content and decide how useful it might be in relation to your knowledge of the federal job market.

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4th Edition of The Federal Resume Guidebook, Strategies for Writing a Winning Federal Electronic Resume, KSA's and Essays. Almost all federal agencies now require you to use online resume builders to submit your resume. This book shows you how to: Use online resume builders, including USAJOBS, Quick hire, Avue Central and Resumix. Maximize the effectiveness and readability of your online resume. Determine which keywords to use. Write KSA's, ECQ's, Essays, and Short Answers. Get the federal job you want. Includes dozens of samples federal resumes in online resume builders

The Elements of Resume Style: Essential Rules and Eye-Opening Advice for Writing Resumes and Cover Letters that Work

Scott Bennett

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

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It's amazing the myths one can find in some resume books. Scott Bennett has hired hundreds of people in a variety of industries, and he knows firsthand what kinds of resumes spark the interest of employers. In The Elements of Resume Style, Bennett 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. From entry-level to executive, users of this invaluable guide will: * See their resume from the employer's perspective * Avoid the errors most candidates make * Handle job-hopping, employment gaps, and other touchy subjects honestly and effectively * Write cover letters that stand out -- and learn the untapped power of the inquiry letter 1,400+ Sample Action Words, Action Statements, and Position Descriptions/Blurbs 200+ Vague Claims to Avoid and 500+ More Words and Phrases to Avoid Sample Resume Format, Sample Response Letter, Sample Inquiry Letter Sample Informational Interview Request Letter Sample Response to Request for Salary Requirements Sample Salary History, Sample References The battle for jobs is tighter than ever. The Elements of Resume Style can help you make sure your first salvo is as powerful and on-target as possible.

The Only Resume and Cover Letter Book You'll Ever Need: 600 Resumes for All Industries 600 Cover Letters for Every Situation 150 Positions from Entry Level to CEO

Richard Wallace

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The Resume & cover Letter Book you'll ever need 5 out of 5 stars.
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I found this book to be very helpful! It really has everything you need to prepare a resume and cover letter. Found very very useful.

Editorial Review:

Packed with more than 1,200 samples, The Only Resume and Cover Letter Book You'll Ever Need! is the most thorough job-hunting guide available. You can easily tailor these winning resumes and cover letters to match any situation, including:

• Landing that first job
• Making the leap to the next level
• Adapting to a new industry
• Changing careers
• Re-entering the workforce

Complete with a bonus CD, this definitive volume contains everything you need to nail that new position-regardless of your job-seeking scenarios!

Resumes For Dummies (Resumes for Dummies)

Joyce Lain Kennedy

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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 85ew 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.

Expert Resumes For Military To Civilian Transitions (Expert Resumes)

Wendy S. Enelow, Louise M. Kursmark

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The single most helpful guide for a transitioning senior military officer 5 out of 5 stars.
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As a soon-to-be retiring senior military officer, I have read dozens of books on transitioning and most focus on theories and platitudes. Whereas many books are written at such a basic level describing how to prepare a resume and how to dress for an interview, this one simply skips the fluff and gets right down to the basics of sample resumes. This is THE book I would recommend for transitioning senior military officers. I could have saved myself a bit of time and money in skipping the other 20-or-so that I read before finding this one.

Getting out of the Military? 5 out of 5 stars.
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Another "must have" book for those of you separating or retiring from the military. This book will help you to easily convert those military job descriptions into civilian terminology. Also has some great examples and suggested resume formats.

help with military resumes 4 out of 5 stars.
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Bradley-Morris, Inc. (BMI) commends Ms. Enelow and Ms. Kursmark for endeavoring to assist transitioning military. As the largest military to civilian placement firm, we have found that the most successful military job seekers who utilize our free services are the ones who have put some time and energy into preparation, including constructing a good resume, doing some basic research on the companies that they are interviewing with, as well as all-important practice interviews. Being able to discuss their military experience in terms that a civilian hiring authority will understand is key.

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A collection of superior professionally written resumes and career strategies for servicemembers leaving the military for a civilian job.

Ten Steps to a Federal Job: Navigating the Federal Job System, Writing Federal Resumes, KSAs and Cover Letters with a Mission

Kathryn K. Troutman, Laura Sachs

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The government is hiring, for homeland security jobs and more! But if you want to be successful in landing a federal job, you need to understand the government's unique and complex application process. In this complete guide, Troutman shares the expertise that has enabled her to help many others just like you go on to new and rewarding jobs in federal service.

Applying for federal employment is different than in private industry. This new guide shows you how to succeed by breaking the government's intricate process down into 10 simple steps. Both first-time applicants and those already within government will find something new here, as application processes change over time. Ten Steps is simply the most up-to-date book on federal employment available today!

Written for all job levels and categories, with salaries ranging to $140,000.

Ten Steps to a Federal Job is a "must have" for any job seeker looking for federal employment. Let Troutman's latest guidebook walk you through every step of the application process and into a rewarding job in federal service.

Includes a CD-ROM with samples and examples, and our Federal Resume and KSA Builders, normally sold for $35 each.

Cover Letters That Knock 'em Dead

Martin Yate

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

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A great cover letter can't always get you hired, but it can get your resume read with serious attention. Learn how to stand out from the crowd by packaging your background and work experience into a readable and powerful sales pitch. Cover Letters That Knock 'em Dead arms you with the key words and phrases you need to land that critical first interview and provides you with follow-up letters to help turn those meetings into job offers.
The bestselling book in its category for more than twelve years, Cover Letters That Knock 'em Dead has been updated to include:

Five different types of cover letters

Follow-up, negotiation, acceptance, rejection, and resignation letters

Power phrases to customize your letters for any situation

The latest information on electronic cover letters and online job searching
Cover Letters That Knock 'em Dead will show you how to customize your bio and work history to keep employers begging for more. Cover Letters That Knock 'em Dead is packed with proven techniques for getting the right message across in seconds.

Competency-Based Resumes: How To Bring Your Resume To The Top Of The Pile

Robin Kessler, Linda A. Strasburg

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Do you want the key to the best jobs with the best employers? It's time to play offense instead of defense. Competency-Based Resumes shows today's job candidates a new, more targeted way to write resumes to get them back on the same playing field with the best employers and improve their odds of winning the job they want. The system an employer uses when filling jobs has changed significantly in the past few years, and it is still evolving. Rather than simply looking at an applicant's past jobs, companies are instead looking at candidate's experiences in certain key areas-including measurable work habits and the personal skills, known as competencies, used to achieve objectives at work. Competency-Based Resumes offers you a new and effective way to create resumes that emphasizes the knowledge, skills, and abilities that you have and employers need. Many sophisticated U.S. and international organizations are using competency-based systems to recruit, interview, select, and promote. Corporations such as American Express, Coca-Cola, Sears, and MetLife are all looking for specific competencies.