Get the Interview Every Time: Fortune 500 Hiring Professionals' Tips for Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters (Paperback)

by Brenda Greene (Author) "Recruiting practices at large corporations have changed dramatically in the last five years..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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Get the Interview has cutting edge information that puts your resume at the top of a hiring manager’s pile. -- AppleOne Employment Service Book Review

Greene asked 50 Fortune 500 hiring professionals what they wanted to see in resumes ... and she unearthed some interesting facts. -- Anita Bruzzese, syndicated columnist, Gannett News Service, March 14, 2004

Greene's research shows that in addition to tailoring each resume ... individually, you must target ... open positions posted on company Websites. -- Sandra Pesmen, Career News Service, April 25, 2004

Product Description
Get the Interview Every Time is an informative and up-to-date resource for job seekers who are looking for solid direction from Fortune 500 executives -- those directly responsible for hiring. Many corporations have regrouped in the last five years and downsizing has been the dreaded outcome for millions. In this tough business climate, job applicants are finding that just getting in the door for an interview poses an enormous challenge. So what has happened on the other side of the desk -- as employers review huge piles of prospective resumes? What catches their attention? What turns them off? Author Brenda Greene surveyed 50 Fortune 500 employers -- including Continental Airlines, Gannett, Kellogg, Merck, Chubb, Georgia Pacific, TIAA-CREF, Fannie Mae and UPS -- to find out. The book contains valuable insight into just what it takes to command attention and interest in a crowded field. Packed with sample resumes and cover letters that represent what hiring managers, directors, and vice presidents want to see, Get the Interview Every Time shows and tells what is expected versus what is rejected. Readers will learn how to: * Research the company and its opportunities before sending any resumes. * Distill all of their talent and experience into a few well-chosen words. * Showcase their communication skills through a well-crafted cover letter. * Avoid hype. * Determine the resume style that looks and works the best. * Design and submit an electronic resume correctly.

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Product Details

A list of resume tips and tricks from Brenda Greene [87kb PDF]

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Kaplan Business (April 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793183022
• ISBN-13: 978-0793183029
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #194,732 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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48 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very Misleading Title, April 27, 2005

By	Aaauger (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews

Fortune 500 HR executives do in fact give tips for resumes and cover letters in this book. But if they possess the magic key to getting an interview, they don't share it. Readers won't get the interview everytime because the advice is tired and common: list your experiences and education on your resume; attach a cover letter. Basic online job hunting tips have been layered on top to make the advice seem fresh. It's not. And if it worked, there wouldn't be any need for newer strategies such as the "accomplishment" strategy (at least you prove that you were useful to a business) and the "self-marketing" strategy (much more aligned with a business's needs). As an employer, I want to know what a candidate will do to bring profit to my business and peace of mind to me. It's that simple. I don't want to infer or guess. And, contrary to what this book implies, I am more receptive to candidates who show initiative and creativity.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not really useful, January 5, 2005

By	Y. HO - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The books listed some common information you could get on some websites. This book is too general, it has to be more detailed. For example, in the chapter of interview, it told you you have to prepare for questions recuritors will ask and listed around 20 sample questions there. However, it didn't give you any sample answer even a guideline to answer these questions.

This book started with a real great idea but ended in a poor execution. The author did a survey to furtune top 500 companies. However, she didn't present those data she collected well.

My suggestion is if you never know how to find a job and you don't like to do research on google, this could be your first guidebook.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Useful, July 5, 2004

By A Customer

I'm not applying to a Fortune 500 Company, but this book is still a big help. It not only talks about resume guidelines but also cover letters, interviews, networking, and internet tips. The information is up to date and to the point. A thing I like about this book is that it is shorter than many other resume books. Which is good because it can be discouraging trying to do all the exercises the big resume books tell you to go through. This book helps you get a fanatastic resume tailored to the specific job you are applying to in a minimal amount of time.