202 Great Resumes [Paperback]

Jay A. Block (Author), Michael Betrus (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 12, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0071433163 | ISBN-13: 978-0071433167 | Edition: 1

A comprehensive collection of sample resumes for any job in any field

202 Great Resumes! gives job hunters more of everything they need to get a great job. These resumes cover more professions, more resume styles and formats, and more cutting- edge job search strategies than ever before. Fresh sample resumes for today's most sought-after professions are included, as well as special samples for recent grads and those who've been out of work for extended periods. Features include:

• Resumes for every experience level, from college grads to corporate executives
• Endorsed by the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches
• Proven advice on cover letters, networking, negotiating, and references
• More keywords that hiring managers look for in a resume

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From the Back Cover

Craft a top-notch resume that can compete in today's market--and win the job of your dreams

From the resume specialists who brought you the bestselling 101 Resumes and 101 More Resumes, 202 Great Resumes offers a winning new approach to resume writing that will make you a top competitor in today's job market. Full of unbeatable advice for every aspect of your job search, this comprehensive resume guide offers winning samples written by two veteran career-development experts.

202 Great Resumes gives you more of the tips, strategies, and real-world examples you need to successfully market yourself to employers. Organized by profession, you'll find the perfect sample resume for almost any position in any industry. With reliable traditional formats and the newest cutting-edge styles, you'll have more creative ways to grab the attention of employers than ever before. Whether you've been out of work for months or you're just out of college, you'll learn to write a resume that gets you noticed every time! Inside you'll discover:

• Ways to research a company to uncover their needs
• How to get in the door, to network, and get yourself exposed to the hiring managers
• Methods to articulate your value to hiring managers and spin the right message for the people you meet
• Thousands of keywords to help you write
• Street-smart tips to help you job-search, negotiate your salary, work through the Internet, interview, and much more

With expert advice on:

• Getting Started
• Cover letters
• Electronic resumes
• Networking
• Working with recruiters
• Acing the interview
• Solutions-based resumes

About the Author

Jay A. Block is an internationally certified career coach and resume strategist. He lives in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Michael Betrus is a hiring manager in the telecommunications industry. Block and Betrus are also the authors of the bestselling resume guides 101 Best Resumes, 101 More Best Resumes, 101 Cover Letters, and Great Answers! Great Questions! For Your Job Interview. He lives in Odessa, Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (March 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071433163
• ISBN-13: 978-0071433167
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #474,360 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Resume Samples and Advice Of All, April 29, 2004

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Paul Allans (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 202 Great Resumes (Paperback)

Just received this book and it really delivered. It's got over 200 samples, though I really only cared about the ones in my industry, healthcare. There were also some good letter samples I'll use. The advice on how to research a company and position yourself to line up closely with a posted position was helpful. I'd never done it as specific as they recommend. Anyway, of the books I've seen at the bookstore and read briefs online, this one was a great value. Good luck !

2.0 out of 5 stars not great, September 30, 2005

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NRL - See all my reviews

This review is from: 202 Great Resumes (Paperback)

I thought this book would be a good reference to see great styles and get ideas but was disappointed. I don't know what they based their career field selections on but of the 1000s of jobs, 202 isn't that many. Stylistically, most of the examples seem to go against the advice of other resume books and were not impressive. I did find a few helpful ideas from 2 or 3 of the resumes and it helped somewhat just to read through that many butit would be better for someone whose career choice happens to be in the book and the example they have is for someone at the same level.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get the Interview Everytime., March 19, 2006

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JCody "Cody" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 202 Great Resumes (Paperback)

Had alot of valuable information I needed to update and make my resume better.