Gallery of Best Resumes: A Collection of Quality Resumes by Professional Resume Writers [Paperback]

David F. Noble (Author)

Book Description

Series: Gallery of Best Resumes | Publication Date: February 2007

This book is a showcase collection of 178 outstanding sample resumes and 30 cover letters representing the very best creations of professional resume writers. These one-of-a-kind, eye-catching resumes cover jobs from all occupational groups and at all levels. Using the samples and Dr. Noble’s writing tips, readers can create their own interview-landing resumes and cover letters. Key features for this edition include resume and cover letter writing, design, and layout strategies and tips from one of the most well-known names in the resume business, a bonus section of resumes printed on special resume paper, resume samples indexed by occupation and resume features (such as “Education and Credentials”), and more coverage of electronic resumes, samples as well as creation and formatting tips.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"David Noble's high standards for quality shine through in this exceptional collection of resumes. I highly recommend this book!" -- L. Michelle Tullier, Ph.D., Vice President, Career Transition Consulting, Right Management; author, Unofficial Guide to Landing a Job and Networking for Job Search and Career Success

"David is a talented writer who has consolidated his knowledge to create an expert resource valuable to every job seeker." -- Wendy Enelow, founder and past president, Career Masters Institute; author, Expert Resumes series and a dozen other career books

"Excellent--I recommend that serious resume writers keep a current desk copy available for ready reference." -- Edward Turilli, Former Director, Career Development Center, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI

"Noble has selected outstanding resumes from the best professional writers and organized them into an excellent resource for savvy careerists." -- Kirsten Dixson, author, Career Distinction: Stand Out by Building Your Brand

"The quantity, diversity, and quality of resumes included make it one of the best resume books on the market." -- Robert Orndorff, Associate Director, Career Counseling and Planning, Penn State University; author, Becoming the Best Me

About the Author

David Noble has been helping people develop better resumes and perfect their job search strategies for more than 15 years. A former educator in writing, American literature, technical writing, and business communication at the university level, Dr. Noble combines his teaching experience and knowledge of the job search environment to help others in the job search process.He possesses a strong academic foundation in English and writing as well as real-world experience in teaching others the fundamentals of effective writing and communication skills. He is the author of a job search book based on his work with hundreds of college students as an associate professor of technical communications.

Product Details

• Paperback: 424 pages
• Publisher: Jist Works; 4 edition (February 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593573650
• ISBN-13: 978-1593573652
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #914,427 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Noble's Gallery Is Noble!, September 24, 2003

By 

Edward A. Turilli (Newport, Rhode Island USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gallery of Best Resumes, Second Edition (Paperback)

David Noble's second edition (I look forward to his third edition) is comprehensive indeed with over 400 pages of sample resumes and cover letters, encompassing a broad spectrum of occupations. Footnote comments are especially helpful to job-seekers who wish to develop their own documents, and the ample gallery of sample works offers even seasoned resume writers fresh ideas in creating form diversity and distinctiveness when considering a client's unique values, personality, and accomplishments in the developmental process.

"Before" and "after" resume comments are helpful and reveal flaws that may not be readily apparent to the novice, and even subtle errors could sink the candidate when found before a seasoned recruiter's eyes.

While most samples are combination style formats, perhaps a few more samples of chronological and functional styles would be helpful to those whose backgrounds fit these categories.

Noble's "Gallery of Best Resumes" is excellent, and I recommend that serious resume writers keep a current desk copy available for ready reference, and be sure to order a copy for your resource library.

23 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a must have for resume writers and job seekers., March 4, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Gallery of Best Resumes: A Collection of Quality Resumes by Professional Resume Writers (Paperback)

Gallery of Best Resumes offers outstanding examples of resumes for career fields ranging from accountants and secretaries, to cake decorators and actors. The resumes represent the best work of professional resume writers from all across the United States. Included are cover letters that are attention getting, 101 best resume tips, and a listing by region of professional resume writers. If you only buy one resume writing guide, this is the one to have

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not a how-to book, April 3, 2007

By 

David S. Grobe "Kragrat" (Omaha, NE) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gallery of Best Resumes (Paperback)

Not exactly a how-to book for the novice. If you have decent writing skills and a pretty good idea what you are doing already, then this is an excellent resource for ideas and templates. I would highly recommend it for someone like me, a long-time front line employee that has moved into management and seriosly needed to upgrade his resume. For those type of people it is definitely 5 stars.