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The Resume Makeover: 50 Common Problems With Resumes and Cover Letters - and How to Fix Them

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At first glance, this book looked very helpful. But then I actually followed the book and the resume I ended up with was VERY cluttered. So are most of the examples in the book, which all follow the same look: very little white space, too much information crammed in, overuse of bullets - all leading to a single-spaced, bullet-heavy, text-intensive resume. This book seems to assume that recruiters and others will take the time to read the whole thing when often the opposite is true. Just a glance at the layout may be enough to put them off instead. I just can't recommend it when there are books like "Resumes That Knock 'Em Dead" by Martin Yate or "The Damn Good Resume" by Yana Parker (which got me good jobs for years).

I just reviewed more than two dozen resume books seeking clear guidance in one dynamic and informative package for students launching their first career search adventures. This book is ideal. It's also a great guide for anyone at any stage of their career.
Excellent examples and reasoning. Clear, concise, and immediately useful applications. Powerful reminders. All packaged in a compelling format. And framed in a positive, can-do tone.
I've taught and trained for more than 25 years and find this book ideal for developing superb resumes.
Fred Talbott
Vanderbilt University