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The Elements of Resume Style: Essential Rules and Eye-Opening Advice for Writing Resumes and Cover Letters that Work Paperback – January 1, 2005

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It's amazing the myths one can find in some resume books. Scott Bennett has hired hundreds of people in a variety of industries, and he knows firsthand what kinds of resumes spark the interest of employers. In The Elements of Resume Style, Bennett explains why some of the most popular "tricks" backfire more often than they work, and offers clear, smart strategies for creating resumes and cover letters that get people jobs. From entry-level to executive, users of this invaluable guide will: * See their resume from the employer's perspective * Avoid the errors most candidates make * Handle job-hopping, employment gaps, and other touchy subjects honestly and effectively * Write cover letters that stand out -- and learn the untapped power of the inquiry letter 1,400+ Sample Action Words, Action Statements, and Position Descriptions/Blurbs 200+ Vague Claims to Avoid and 500+ More Words and Phrases to Avoid Sample Resume Format, Sample Response Letter, Sample Inquiry Letter Sample Informational Interview Request Letter Sample Response to Request for Salary Requirements Sample Salary History, Sample References The battle for jobs is tighter than ever. The Elements of Resume Style can help you make sure your first salvo is as powerful and on-target as possible.

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Amacom Books
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January 1, 2005
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5.5 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches
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081447280X
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978-0814472804
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"I highly recommend Scott Bennett's book for anyone wishing to create the winning resume." -- Gary M. Kusin, President, CEO, and Director, Kinko's Inc.

"Reading this compact volume is like getting inside the mind of a hiring manager." -- Pat Precin, Managing Director, Pathways to Housing

It[Elements of Résumé Style]could mean the difference between the active candidate file and the circular one on the floor. -- Richard Pachter, Knight Ridder newspapers

No jobseeker should be without a book on how to write a compelling resume&this book is one of the best. -- Fort Worth Star Telegram

About the Author

Scott Bennett has read tens of thousands of resumes, conducted thousands of interviews, and hired and developed hundreds of employees at all levels in small, mid-size, and large organizations. In 1996, he transitioned from his role as President and Chief Operating Officer of Public Service Computer Software, Inc., into career coaching. Individually and in seminars and workshops, he has coached more than 4,000 job seekers from more than 100 countries. After launching the Career Services Office at Baruch College School of Public Affairs in New York City, he developed click4careercoaching.com to provide free information, tools, and resources for active career seekers.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amacom Books; 1st edition (January 1, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 119 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 081447280X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0814472804
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches

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Best Resume Resource!

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2011

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I have read online, spoken with my college's career counselors, recieved help from employed friends, and checked out a multitude of books from the library to help me craft the perfect resume ... and this book has been far more helpful than anything else! I was working through it as a rental from the library and finally decided to make it my own. If you want a frank, honest, no BS book that is a quick read but will tell you how to craft an effective resume - this is the book for you! When you get a job making $10,000 more/year than you do today, you'll be happy to have spent the $10.

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Tobi R

Excellent - clear and sensible

Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2008

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I work with people who are at different phases of job and career development. This book is an excellent resource for all of them. I've even bought a couple of copies to lend to those who have not yet established a reliable income for themselves. It's a great tool and I thank you for writing it in a style that is accessible to so many different people.

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Gregory J. Spatchek

Good advice

Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2008

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Overall the book gave good advice. I especially like the special sections to homemakers, ex-convicts, veterans, and people in recovery. We all have to learn to sell ourselves to employers if we want to have work we'll enjoy. I also like the idea of short cover letters. 4 paragraphs is just too long for today's hiring manager.

The one thing I disagree with is not using bullets in your resume. The resume examples in the book are very text heavy. They're not the best ways to use the reader's time. I think it's good to use bullets to make the resume easier to read. I also wish he made a section for people who've been laid off or fired since that happens to so many people nowadays.

Despite my criticisms, I still think it's a good book. One bit of advice I really like is for lines with no text, you can choose an 8-point font to save space. I tried it and it works with my resume.

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Drew

Excellent!

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2015

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Well-written and clear, this book offers practical advice on resumes and cover letters. The quality and brevity of the material make this a resource I'll recommend for years to come.

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Annie

Not good for writing cover letters

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2010

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I really liked how concise this book was, you can read the entire book in a day. My main complaint was that the subtitle was "advice for writing resumes and cover letters that work", and I bought it because I wanted a book on writing cover letters. But the section did not even address the standard 1 page cover letter about why you're interested and qualified for a position that many employers ask for. Instead it recommended writing a two sentence blurb expressing enthusiasm and leaving it at that to make it quicker for the reviewer. But I'm pretty sure that would be a quick way to get my resume immediately disqualified. Overall this book was helpful for improving my resume but if I were to do it over again I would choose a different book with a more substantial section on cover letters.

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OFF ROAD OKIE

Simple, practical information

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2005

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I bought this book to help my son prepare his resume. It's much more than a book of samples of resumes. It's good, practical information about what to put in and what to leave out. There are also suggestions for choosing targets for your resume. Great little book. Easy read.

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Anna Korsiak

No longer relevant

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2019

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Found that this book is no longer relevant. Needs alot of updating in this modern and digital world of job hunting.

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debra browning

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2016

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still using that book for my resumes

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ravitej

Must read.

Reviewed in India on June 16, 2019

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Concise and practical, Scott covers all the aspects for successful job hit with well crafted examples.

Must read for ever one entering and navigating the world of jobs.

Pankaj Tiwari

but yet great..

Reviewed in India on November 21, 2015

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not fully readen by me ....but yet great ....whatever i read...

Sathyaprakash Palaniyappan

Three Stars

Reviewed in India on June 18, 2016

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good

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