Over the past decade, resumes have undergone dramatic changes in how they are submitted to recruiters. Technology advances have redefined the recruiting industry. It started with electronic resumes that had to be "scannable" using OCR software. Then resumes began their frenzied dart across the Internet, where, to assure safe arrival, they came dressed in the pedestrian garb of plain text (ASCII) embodied within e-mail. But now, change is upon us once again. The handsome resume made portable has made its return, and there is an emergence of online screening quizzes that determine whether your resume is accepted by recruiters and employers or buried at the bottom of the pile.
The fourth edition of Resumes For Dummies is for anyone who needs to discover what works and what doesn't work when representing their work history with a resume. No matter what your experience, set of circumstances, or familiarity with resume writing, this clearly written, up-to-date guide will help you to
Create a resume that takes advantage of today's technology
Increase your chances of getting that dream job
Craft a "stand out" resume that'll get your foot in the door
Understand all the changes in the world of resumes
Discover the right way and right places to send your resume
This new edition has loads of advice that will make your resume stand out from the online crowd. Resumes For Dummies, 4thEdition, also covers the following topics and more:
Getting your resume out there
Writing a resume that fits your specific needs
Choosing the right format for your resume
Selecting stand out words that can bring good news
Submitting your resume online
Recognizing resume problems and applying solutions
In the pages of Resumes For Dummies, 4th Edition, you get a sampling of stand out resumes and special needs resumes. You also get updated technical information (gathered from a wide variety of recruiting professionals) paired with classic strategies and smooth moves from the author's three decades of career reporting. With all of this in hand, you'll be able to develop and distribute a state-of-the-art resume that says you're too superior to ignore.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Good old library book.:
I like the book, it's helpful in many ways. I particularly like the lists of useful action words and the examples of resumes and cover letters. That's why I bought it. It goes a little deep into the internet part of job searches but perhaps thats useful for some people.
For Smart Folks Too:
This book offers an excellent overview on what it takes to get a resume together and prep for an interview. And, it's not just for newbies either. Joyce Lain Kennedy and her team provide everything from resume formats (and layouts) to samples for several popular jobs. Included are URLs for corporate sites that practice good online staffing pages; how to write tight objectives and summaries; a collection of gotta-have "wow" words; eye-catching keywords that sharpen a resume; suggestions on how to "say... more info
Same Old Kindle Problems- Graphics;Tables and Formatting:
Don't get me wrong, this could be a great book and probably is in hard copy. i love my Kindle but looking at washed out graphics of (guess what?) resumes on a gray background is more than disappointing. It makes no sense when you can't read what is on the page. I just can't understand why a book on style and polish of maybe the most important document has such a poor layout with respect to tables, lists and graphics. Come on Amazon, you need to get this right. With 16 shades of grey/black, why not pick one... more info
Great fundamental information:
On a 5 scale I rate this book a 5. This is a fundamentals book on resumes. Don't expect it to blow you away. Don't expect it to really stretch the envelope with new ideas. This is not "Resumes for Rocket Scientists". If you take it as I believe it's intended you will be well satisfied. "Resumes for Dummies" will give you the base information you need to create or revise your resume in today's environment. The book is organized in a simple and logical way. It's written extremely well. You should find it... more info
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