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Dr James Irvine (Author), Jeanne Simon (Author, Editor), Mark Simon (Author, Illustrator)
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Book Description

October 2, 2006
The only book on resumes you will ever need to read.

We bust over 40 resume myths.

The only book to include before and after examples.

Written as a story so you don't fall asleep while reading it.

Your Resume Sucks! is 180 pages of examples, tips, tricks, do's & don'ts about resume writing. We give you the real scoop on what employers are looking for and how you get screened out.

Our book is written in a story format that is enjoyable to read so you'll actually finish the book unlike most other snoozerville resume books.

Plus it has many before and after examples of resumes that we revised according to our Three Keys and made them ROCK!

Page 62 - Find out how to proofread everything you write perfectly every time. You'd be amazed at what spellcheck misses!

Page 16 - Discover how recruiters use the dates on your resume against you.

Page 3 - Find out what all objective statements really mean and what powerful marketing tool you're not using.

Stop struggling writing cover letters and resumes that don t get you interviews!

Held back by gaps in your work experience?

Sent out 100 s of resumes with no response?

Afraid you don t have enough experience?

Your Resume Sucks! is a tell-all, show-all book!

Beat the Recession!
Have the job and the salary you want NOW!

Over 40 resume myths exposed!

Find out the answers to these questions:

What s the most important thing at the top of your resume?
(Hint: It s not your name. )

How do recruiters use the dates on your resume against you?

What will put you in the top 1% of job seekers?
(It s irresistible to employers.)

Everything you have ever learned about resumes is wrong. It is time you wrote a resume that will work FOR you!

Do we spill it all in our book?

Yes, nothing is held back.

We ve poured everything we ve learned into our book from our experiences as business owners and freelancers in the marketing, art and entertainment industries of more than 50 years between us.

Plus our co-author, Jim Irvine, got involved after he used our resume writing method and got the job of his dreams. He found evidence in studies that showed why our method worked as well as using the rules we developed in his position as Human Resource Specialist at Nissan USA.

Think of it this way, for the cost of a lunch, you could buy our book and write a resume that helps you quickly get the job that changes your life.

If you think our claims sounds dramatic, consider this... With a new job or a promotion

You could earn more money Spend 8-10 hours a day, five days a week at a job you love! Get health insurance coverage Gain respect from your family and friends

and so much more.

This book makes a great gift for..

Anyone who hates his job.

Anyone who wants to earn more money.

Frustrated resume writers.

Back-to-work moms who are terrified of the gaps in their work history.

Graduates who feel they don t have much experience to put on their resumes.

Boomers who want to switch careers and earn more money doing something they ve always wanted to do.

Corporate hot shots who are aggressive about getting ahead.

Friends and family who are struggling with their careers.

Moms who have gaps in their careers.

Read it now and get that job you deserve!


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Editorial Reviews

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I recommend this book to anyone looking for employment from executives to office clerks. The formula shown can be applied to all. The authors have simplified the process of writing resumes.

I think the standard format has just been passed down from generation to generation, but they take resumes out of the box. I like the information on no dates and not showing versions of software...I believe this would date a person.

The information and guidelines are practical and demonstrate what makes a good or bad resume. This book has brought resume writing to a new level.

Faith Powers
H.R./Operations Manager


This is the way resumes should be written.

Marty Sherman
Regional Vice President
Rainforest Cafe



Your Resume Sucks! rock-solid resume building technique was a complete eye-opening experience for me. The common sense of it all will definitely have you wondering why you didn't think of it before. Whether you are a kid fresh out of school or the veteran business executive, this book is undeniably a must-have for todays working professional.

Christopher Boyd
Digital Artist --Christopher Boyd, Digital Artist

You absolutely must buy this book, and after you've read it you will be in information over-load, have Jeanne write your resume and cover letter. It will change your life.

Jackie Jones
Host of The Jackie Jones Challenge --Radio host

"Your Resume Sucks rock-solid resume building technique was a complete eye-opening experience for me. The common sense of it all will definitely have you wondering why you didn't think of it before. Whether you re a kid fresh out of school or the veteran business executive, this book is undeniably a must-have for today s working professional. --Christopher Boyd, Digital Artist

From the Inside Flap

"I recommend this book to anyone looking for employment from executives to office clerks. This book has brought resume writing to a new level."
- Faith Powers
H.R. Executive

"You absolutely must buy this book; it will change your life."
- Jackie Jones
The Jackie Jones Challenge


"Your Resume Sucks rock-solid resume building technique was a complete eye-opening experience for me. The common sense of it all will definitely have you wondering why you didn't think of it before. Whether you're a kid fresh out of school or the veteran business executive, this book is undeniably a must-have for today's working professional."

- Christopher Boyd
Digital Artist


Product Details

  • Perfect Paperback: 180 pages
  • Publisher: A&S, Inc.; 1 edition (October 2, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0978847709
  • ISBN-13: 978-0978847708
  • Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #421,801 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I have worked in the entertainment industry for 20 years and have been a professional artist for over 25 years. My background includes live action and animation production, print, writing and teaching.

I currently own three companies located in Orlando, Florida, home of Disney World, one of his clients. Animatics & Storyboards, Inc., is a company which provides storyboards, illustrations, cartoons and comic book illustration to the entertainment and print industries. We are now the largest storyboard supplier in the Southern United States having provided support on over 2,000 productions, ranging from feature films to television series, live action, animation, commercials, industrials, books, magazines, newspapers and more. Our clients include Disney, Universal, Viacom, Sony, HBO, Nickelodeon, Steven Speilberg, Fox, USA Networks, ABC, AT&T, Yamaha, NASA, The American Cancer Society and many, many others.

I also co-founded www.SellYourTvConceptNow.com with my producer wife, Jeanne. We help people to develop, package and pitch their TV concepts.

My other company is A&S Animation, Inc., an animation consultation, development and production house. We specialize in character animation. A&S Animation, Inc. has produced animated shorts which have won over 40 international awards. We also animated Disney s iconic character, Tinker Bell, for the hugely successful Disney Cruise Line.

The series of animated shorts, Timmy s Lessons In Nature, which I developed (along with Travis Blaise and Jeanne Simon), directed and produced, recently won Grand Prize in Nickelodeon s and Animation Magazine s first-ever Nicktoons Film Festival.

I am also the author of three entertainment industry texts. Producing Independent 2D Character Animation showcases every step of production of an independent hand-drawn animation. This book features the production of one of our popular Timmy s Lessons In Nature shorts. The text also contains research necessary for any animator and includes invaluable interviews with industry greats.

My text Storyboards: Motion In Art, is used around the world to train storyboard artists.

Facial Expressions is a photo reference guide for artists of all disciplines.

Each month you may also see my articles in Animation Magazine and on Animation World Network (www.AWN.com).

Prior to storyboarding and producing animation, I was an art director in live-action film and TV in Los Angeles, CA and Orlando, FL. While in Los Angeles, I designed many feature films, music videos and commercials. I then became the second art director at the new Nickelodeon Studios in Orlando, FL in 1989.

I have also done Second Unit directing for Nickelodeon and on Steven Speilberg s seaQuest DSV as well as working as a Special Effects Supervisor for NBC and Fox networks.

I teach at the Digital Animation and Visual Effects School (www.DAVEschool.com) located at Universal Studios, and previously at the University of Central Florida. I currently lecture around the world at major conferences, conventions and schools.



 

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