Resumes for Dummies (Paperback)

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A must for any job seeker. -- Doug Elliot, Career Counselor/One-Stop Career Center Manager

If college graduates had a Joyce Lain Kennedy to guide them ... there would certainly be fewer unfocused, frazzled, jobless people. -- Dr. Drema K. Howard, Director, Career Resource Center, University of South Florida

Joyce Lain Kennedy is at the top of her field. -- Richard K. Knowdell, CEO, Career Planning and Adult Development Network

Solid, cutting-edge resume advice with today's Internet technology -- the best of the resume books." -- Michael R. Forrest, CEO, JobOptions; founding CEO, CareerPath.com and JobWeb --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Description

A career expert unveils the secrets to creating dynamic resumes with impact. Samples of over 50 real-life resumes that have landed great jobs are included, plus a special section filled with advice for dealing with the diverse job market. Cartoon illustrations.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc; 2nd edition (May 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764551132
• ISBN-13: 978-0764551130
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,513,009 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Reference for Rusty Job Seekers, January 30, 2001

By	Jill Clardy "So many books, so little time...." (Redwood City, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Resumes for Dummies (Paperback)

After many years at the same company, I'm on the job market and although I've been fairly conscientious about keeping my resume up to date, I haven't really had to test it in the marketplace. A review of the "Resumes for Dummies" book helped me to refine my job descriptions, incorporate more action oriented words and focus on the skills and jobs that are relevant to the type of position that I want to hold in the future.

Like all "Dummies" books, this one is presented in a simple easy-to-read, well-organized format with large bulleted headlines and plenty of graphics and examples. Whether you read the whole book, or just refer to specific sections, this book has it all, including resume formats; how to present education, experience, skills, activities, organizations, etc.; good attention-grabbing words; getting rid of deadweight in the resume; going digital and distributing the resume; spin control against potential problems, such as too much or too little experience, gaps in employment, demotions, age, etc.

The book is packed with resume tips, and should be one of the first you refer to if you're starting a new job search or just not sure that your resume is representing you fairly.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth its weight in future paystubs, January 31, 2001

By	E. Johnson (El Cajon, CA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Resumes for Dummies (Paperback)

If nothing else, this book is beneficial because it gives the reader lots of ideas to borrow (Ok, steal, but that's why this book was written). I'm not very creative when it comes to laying the resume out, but the different possibilities gives me some options. It's important to not be too wordy in the resume, and Kennedy shows us what to emphasize. Her snappy writing style makes a mundane topic actually interesting. It's nice to know that I have this on my shelf in case I decide to go job-hunting in the future.

20 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not for New Graduates, August 2, 2004

By	New Job Hunter (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Resumes for Dummies, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

While well-written and superbly organized, this book poorly met the needs of a recent graduate looking for work outside corporate world. A downright depressing read for those looking for a first job (treated as a "special need"), this book seems primarily designed for experienced sales and marketing professionals looking to move up in the corporate world. Those considering government work, having special needs other than "too much experience", or with a short work history should consider a different guide. (Incidentally, while the book left the impression I was unemployable, after ditching Resumes for Dummies, I was called for an interview on the first job I applied for.)