The Smart Woman's Guide to Resumes and Job Hunting [Library Binding]

Julie Adair King (Author), Betsy Sheldon (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0791044742 | ISBN-13: 978-0791044742 | Publication Date: January 1997

Master the job-search game, whether you're climbing the corporate ladder switching careers, or re-entering the workforce after years at home. This latest edition gathers the most up-to-date information, tips, secrets, and advice on resume writing, job seeking, interviewing, and salary negotiations and features updated sample resumes.

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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

A better title for this would be The Smart- but-Timid-or-Culturally-Bound Woman's Guide . . . , as this work contains solutions to problems traditional women face including employment history gaps, little or no experience, being a recent graduate, wanting to change career direction, or getting the next level job. Adaptations of the classic chronological and functional resume formats are developed for specific case histories in each of these five situations. Advising women to "Banish your modesty and 'toot your own horn'," the authors advocate an assertive marketing strategy and offer guidance throughout the entire job-searching process. Specific tools the authors suggest include worksheets for taking inventory of skills, accomplishments, and work history and a "Career Card System" for filing the raw data. Although some may find such phrases as "trademarks of a well-dressed resume" trite or irksome, women in need of a little extra coaching will find this guide helpful. Recommended for public libraries everywhere.
- Christy Zlatos, Washington State Univ. Lib., Pullman
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 214 pages
• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0791044742
• ISBN-13: 978-0791044742
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,508,661 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Julie Adair King is the best-selling author of many books about digital imaging, including Digital Photography For Dummies, Shooting & Sharing Digital Photos For Dummies, and Digital Photography Before & After Makeovers. When not writing, she teaches at various locations, including such noted photography schools as the Palm Beach Photographic Centre in Florida.
A native of Ohio and a graduate of Purdue University, King now resides with her furboy, Mocha the Wacky Wheaten Terrier, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for ANY woman entering or in the workforce, September 10, 2007

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L. Silver "home stager and redesigner" (Duluth, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Smart Woman's Guide to Resumes & Job Hunting (Paperback)

I owned this book quite a few years ago (probably first edition) and ended up loaning out my copy to a woman looking for a new job. Of course, it's so good I never got it back. Needless to say, I absolutely have to own this book again. I help friends and family with job searches and this book has been a very solid tool for me to help them, as well as help myself in my own career. Even men find this book very helpful. DO NOT PASS THIS ONE BY! This is a must-have for any woman's career arsenal!

5.0 out of 5 stars Every woman should read this book, February 4, 2002

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This review is from: Smart Woman's Guide to Resumes & Job Hunting (Paperback)

This is a great book for those individuals who want to improve their resume. It is a great tool for those women who have just entered or are re-entering into the workforce. It explains how to use volunteer work to your advantage and yes it does count for something. I would suggest this book to anyone who is, was or is going to become part of the workforce.