Top Secret Executive Resumes [Paperback]

Steve Provenzano (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2000

This practical and helpful guide takes you step by step through the process of writing and formatting a job-winning resume. Steven Provenzano starts off with advice on identifying and expressing one's special talents and abilities. Worksheets are included throughout to help readers get organized and motivated.

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About the Author

Steven Provenzano is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), a Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP) and career coach who runs a thriving business helping people at all income levels advance their careers. He is the author of eight career books including Top Secret Resumes & Cover Letters and Top Secret Executive Resumes, and has 20+ years in resume writing and corporate human resources. He has appeared on CNBC, WGN, ABC/NBC News in Chicago, CLTV and numerous radio programs. His work and concepts have been featured in The Chicago Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, the NBEW and Crain's Small Business. As President of ECS: Executive Career Services, Inc., he conducts seminars on resume writing and effective career search and development for major corporations. Mr. Provenzano and his staff have written more than 4000 resumes for clients worldwide through their Chicagoland offices and their website: www.Execareers.com. The author will provide a free resume analysis, and you may send direct to: [e-mail]  Toll free:  877-610-6810

Product Details

• Paperback: 255 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564144313
• ISBN-13: 978-1564144317
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,275,654 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Steven Provenzano is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), a Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP) and career coach who runs a thriving business helping people at all income levels advance their careers. He is the author of eight career books including Top Secret Resumes & Cover Letters and Top Secret Executive Resumes, and has 20+ years in resume writing and corporate human resources. He has appeared on CNBC, WGN, ABC/NBC News in Chicago, CLTV and numerous radio programs. His work and concepts have been featured in The Chicago Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, the NBEW and Crain's Small Business. As President of ECS: Executive Career Services, Inc., he conducts seminars on resume writing and effective career search and development for major corporations. Mr. Provenzano and his staff have written more than 4000 resumes for clients worldwide through their Chicagoland offices and their website: www.Execareers.com. The author will provide a free resume analysis, and you may send direct to: [e-mail] Toll free: 877-610-6810

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars useful and practical, August 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Top Secret Executive Resumes (Paperback)

Well-written book that contains excellent examples. Is not suited for entry or mid-level managers. Highly recommended for seasoned executives. Good worksheets.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful!, October 24, 2001

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Rolf Dobelli "getAbstract" (Switzerland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Top Secret Executive Resumes (Paperback)

This brief but detailed survey of resume-writing techniques provides dozens of examples of successful executive resumes. Author Steven Provenzano provides concrete, practical advice for assembling a resume for both personal review and electronic scanning. His ideas are simple and easy to implement, and are presented in plain, direct language. Interestingly, some of these concepts, especially about the length and layout of a resume, go against the conventional wisdom of resume writing and so are especially valuable. We [...] recommend this solid primer on resume preparation, which is also a useful reference for experienced job hunters who may find ideas and inspiration from other people's resumes. Executive job seekers from the mid-level manager on up should find this book useful in their quest for a better use of their talents and time.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Reference for Executive Resume, March 6, 2004

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Chok Keng Yin "Chok" (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Top Secret Executive Resumes (Paperback)

This is one of the better executive resume reference book I had come across. If you are in the transition to your mid-career, and is having trouble to put your career in a bigger picture so that people can understand, then the author has done a wonderful job in offering you examples and insights on how to put things in order - from an employer perspective.

The only drawback of this book is probably only the 'repetitive' phrases and approaches the author used. The examples in the book, claimed by the author, were real-life examples created either by him or his staff. Therefore, as you read through the book you will find similarities in almost all the resumes. Though this is understandable, I personally think this can be improved somewhat.

In terms of usefulness in refernce, I would have given this a 5-star. In terms of value, I will have to settle for a 4-star rating.