Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Cerebellum Corp
• VHS Release Date: April 5, 2000
• Run Time: 105 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6305215987
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #369,580 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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This surprisingly entertaining hour-long video takes you down "the road to a higher salary and a corner office." Translation: enthusiastic and attractive young actors humorously dramatize one man's quest for the perfect résumé and cover letter. Using colorful graphics, some animation, and a twist on talking heads that employs, among other things, a young man barbecuing at the grill and a young woman in sunglasses and shorts relaxing in a lawn chair, this video takes viewers through every aspect of the résumé, from content ("Don't lie") to format (chronological versus functional) to the correct font (Helvetica, Times New Roman, or Courier--who knew?). While some of the information may be obvious to many, the targeted audience--the MTV-watching, just-out-of-college set--is sure to benefit. More seasoned pros, though, are also bound to pick up a few tips. Included is a helpful booklet with a summary of the main points, a sample of each document, and a list of "action verbs." --Kimberly Heinrichs

Product Description

No-Brainers on Resumes and Cover Letters offers resume and cover letter do's and don'ts, informed answers, and quick tips as you are guided from two sheets of blank paper to a polished resume and cover letter. These fun and concise methods are sure to land the interview you want.

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Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Standard Deviants: No-Brainers on Resumes and Cover Letters VHS, May 27, 2007

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Katherine Costa (Antioch, California United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Standard Deviants: No-Brainers on Resumes & Cover [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This was a very useful video I showed to my 9th grade Academic Success class as preparation for resume writing and cover letters. It described the different types of resumes and what needs to be included and the importance and purpose of cover letters. It is presented in a humorous but meaningful way. It is a great compliment to Standard Deviants: Interviewing Skills.

4.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Introduction Into An Often Difficult Task., August 29, 2001

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G W Skett (Langley, BC Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Standard Deviants: No-Brainers on Resumes & Cover [VHS] (VHS Tape)

As a professional trainer, I'm always looking for video suppliments to my training sessions. I find the No Brainer series of videos well suited to a wide range of audiences. The humour, although corny seems to be enjoyed by young people and most of us older folks. It's light, has many excellent points and appears to be relevant for for 2001 job market, especially here in British Columbia. I would say the content is 98% relevant to what's expected here. Well worth the investment for me.