How to Write Better Resumes and Cover Letters [Paperback]

Pat Criscito (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2003 | Series: How to Write Better Resumes

The stodgy, old-fashioned typewritten r©sum© is a thing of the past--and Barron's has a brand-new r©sum© manual designed to propel today's job seekers toward success! The emphasis is on organizing one's job qualifications and career experience to make the best possible presentation, but this how-to book focuses on a far broader range of job-seeking techniques than simply writing a good r©sum©. The author advises on taking full advantage of career planning internet sources and college career service centers. She also points out differences between paper r©sum©s and electronic r©sum©s and discusses methods of preparing each. In many career fields, a well-presented paper r©sum© will never go out of date, and this book explains how to organize r©sum© material, present past accomplishments succinctly, then "sell" one's skills with dynamic sentences and power verbs. It also shows how to prepare scannable and e-mailable r©sum©s, create dynamic cover letters, include photos and references when required, select appropriate type faces and paper colors, and much more. The author also inspires job seekers with scores of model r©sum©s that apply to everyone from first-time job hunters to executives seeking to advance their careers.

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The stodgy, old-fashioned typewritten résumé is a thing of the past?and here?s the brand-new approach that will propel you toward career success in today?s job market! Easy-to-use worksheets help you organize your job qualifications and career experience to make the best possible presentation. You learn to take full advantage of career planning internet sources and college career service centers. You learn the differences between paper résumés and electronic résumés and discover how to prepare each. You learn how to ?sell? your skills in a cover letter, using dynamic sentences, keywords, and power verbs. Finally, you learn how to prepare scannable and e-mailable résumés, include photos and references when required, select appropriate type faces and paper colors, and master all the details that will make a great impression on a prospective employer. Dozens of model résumés will inspire you, whether you?re a first-time job hunter to or an experienced professional looking to advance your career.

About the Author

Pat Criscito is a career advisor and the author of several books for job hunters published by Barron's. They include Designing the Perfect R©sum©, R©sum©s in Cyberspace, and Guide to Distance Learning.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (August 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764124943
• ISBN-13: 978-0764124945
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,067,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars informative, January 6, 2012

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This review is from: How to Write Better Resumes and Cover Letters (How to Write Better Resumes & Cover Letters) (Paperback)

This book really helped me to understand where I was going wrong with searching for a job. I really stink at resumes and cover letter and I have a degree in business management. So, for me it was like going back to school in aspect to learning what to do and what NOT to do in resumes and cover letters.