Scott Bennett

Elements of Resume Style Softcover

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Produktbeschreibung

It's amazing the misinformation found in most résumé books! Scott Bennett has hired hundreds of people in a variety of industries, and he knows firsthand whatkind of résumé sparks an employer's interest - and which ones fail. In The Elements of Résumé Style, he warns against popular "tricks" that tend to backfire - and instead shows readers how to craft clear, compelling, targeted résumés and cover letters that actually work. In this new edition, readers see that whether it's on paper or online, the rules arethe same: use clear, dynamic language - and keep it short and focused. Now covering social media, the online application process, and more, this indispensableguide provides: * More than 1,400 action words, statements, and position descriptions that help sellyour 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 interview Competition is intense no matter what your field, but this candid book's time-tested tools will make you stand out - and help get you the job you deserve!

Produktdetails

• Verlag: HarperCollins Leadership
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. September 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 213mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 234g
• ISBN-13: 9780814433935
• ISBN-10: 0814433936
• Artikelnr.: 40873304

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Inhaltsangabe

Contents Preface to the Second Editionxiii Introduction: Writers Make Choicesxv Why Sometimes You Can Do Everything Right and Still Get No Invitation to an Interview
Pay Attention to Items Within Your Control
Less Is More
Twelve Things You Can Do Without 1. Common Concerns 1 Are You Sure of Where You Want to Work?
Are You Sure of What You Want to Do?
Move Beyond Your Dreamkillers
Résumé Length
Chronological or Functional Résumé?
Employment Gaps
Include Interim Jobs?
Self-Employment
Job Hopping
What About Social Media? 2. Presentation: The Reader Sees More than Words 13 Paper
Ink
Margins
Spacing
Font
Boldface
Italics
All Caps
Underlining
Save As . . . 3. Even the Simplest Items Send Messages to the Reader 19 Your Name
Your Address
Your Phone Number
Your Fax Number
Your E-Mail Address
Your E-Mail Signature 4. 
Sell Your Skills and Experience--
Always with the Reader in Mind23 Goal Section?
Goal vs. Objective
Executive Summary Section?
Give Readers a Reason to Believe
Education or Work Experience Section First?
"Work Experience" vs. "Professional Experience"
Position Descriptions/Blurbs
Sentences/Action Statements
Verbs/Action Words
Volunteer Experience Section
Education Section
Inventions, Published Works, Seminars Section
Software Skills Section
Language Skills Section
Memberships Section
References Statement?
Personal Information Section?
Artwork, Photos, Decorative Borders, and Line Art 5. 
Deliver Your Message the Right Way
to the Right Places57 Sending Your Résumé
Job/Career Fairs and Reverse Job/Career Fairs
Responding to Blind Ads
Thinking Outside the Cubicle 6. Cover Letters 65 Cover Letters in General
Sample Response Letter
The Unsung Hero of the Job Search: The Inquiry Letter
Sample Inquiry Letter
Informational Interview Request Letter
Sample Informational Interview Request Letter 7. 
The Final Three Pre-Interview Items: 
Salary Requirements, Salary History, References73 Request for Salary Requirements
Request for Salary History
Elements of Compensation for Salary History
References 8. Marketing to Yourself81 9. 
Bonus Interview Chapter, By Popular Demand: 
Scott, My Résumé Worked! Now What?!83 Physical Prep
Mental Prep
Read Up and Then Meet Up
Are You Ready for Your Close-Up?
After the Interview Conclusion: You're the Carpenter95 Appendices97 A.More Examples of Effective Position Descriptions/Blurbs99 B.A Special Note to Homemakers117 C.A Special Note to Veterans119 D.A Special Note to Ex-Offenders123 E.A Special Note to People in Recovery127 Index129 About the Author135