Best Resumes for College Students and New Grads (Best Resumes for College Students & New Grads) [Paperback]

Louise M. Kursmark (Author)

Book Description

Series: Best Resumes for College Students & New Grads | Publication Date: September 2005

Helps students by describing skills and attributes that are valuable in the workplace, answering common questions, delivering expert advice that is relevant in today's hiring market, and showcasing high-quality resumes and cover letters prepared by professional resume writers—all written for college students or new graduates. It is a comprehensive resource appropriate for diverse college majors, both undergraduate and graduate, as well as for students seeking internships and co-op jobs while still in school.

Key Features

* A large collection of more than 100 top-notch sample resumes written by professional resume writers and career counselors, targeted to help college students and graduates at all levels land the job they want.
* Internet job search and resume help.
* Self-evaluation worksheets to help readers discover their skills and adapt their college experience to the real world.
* Guidance on writing all types of job search correspondence, such as cover letters, thank-you notes, job acceptance letters, and job declination letters.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Innovative ways to handle basic information is the reason why this book deserves a place on your reference bookshelf." -- Resume Writers Digest

About the Author

Louise M. Kursmark is the founder and president of Best Impression Career Services, Inc., a Certified Professional Resume Writer, a Certified Job and Career Transition Coach, and a Credentialed Career Master. She is a founding member of the Career Masters Institute. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 234 pages
• Publisher: JIST Works; 2 edition (September 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593572387
• ISBN-13: 978-1593572389
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #638,248 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Useful for New Grads, June 17, 2005

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Edith A. Rische - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best Resumes for College Students and New Grads: Jump-Start Your Career (Paperback)

Kind of a long title, but a great book. College students really need to realize that they may not be getting the most up-to-date resume writing information from their career centers or professors. Louise's book can help them make up their own minds and possibly develop a much more effective job search tool. Edie Rische, College Grad Resume Specialist and Nationally Certified Resume Writer. www.writeawayresume.com

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for college students and new grads, October 28, 2011

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Danny Yu (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best Resumes for College Students and New Grads (Best Resumes for College Students & New Grads) (Paperback)

I'd actually picked up this book at my local Borders when it was still around. One of the best purchases I've made when it comes to my career. As a recent grad, I was looking for some updated information about resumes and cover letters.

The structure of the book is:

1. Proving your value to employers - The author asks you to clearly define what job target you are seeking and also gives you some examples. Soft and Hard skills are explained here, which is helpful.

2. Writing your Resume - In a step by step manner, the author guides you through writing a good resume. More examples are weaved in to give you some ideas.

3 .Managing your Job Search - on and off - The Internet is now a primary place to look for jobs, so it's wise to have a strong online profile. The author explains how to post and convert your resume online.

4. Writing Effective Job Search letters - Cover letters, networking letters, and thank- you letters are explored here. Information is invaluable, but I'd wish there was more material.

5. Sample resumes for college grads and students (associate degrees grads, internship resumes, bachelor degree resumes, advanced degree resumes, "average" student resumes, and resumes for nontraditional students. - The meat of this book. The majority of this book consists of many sample resumes from students and grads. I liked the variety because it's also sorted by career and field.

Overall, a great resource for college students and recent grads looking to improve their resumes and cover letters.