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In today's challenging job market, crafting a distinctive resume is a key step to landing a job. Resume Builder is crammed with the information you need to know, including expert guidance to help you resolve problem issues on your resume - like job hopping, lack of experience, and time gaps; organize the most effective raw material for your resume; design a layout that's strong, clean, and simple; and write a cover letter that's as strong as your resume. ... Read more

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Excellent Guide to Resume Writing
I recommend this book to anyone who is seeking advice on writing a killer resume and cover letter.I really liked how the author included "real" examples of people struggling to write a good resume;giving a whole sense of practicality. Also, the "real world"advice sections is very useful in providing information regarding what topexecutives want to see in resumes and cover letters. ... Read more

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A must for anyone who writes performance reviews!
This book contains hundreds of one line phrases that can be used in performance reviews.All you have to do is flip through the pages, and take thephrases you need to write your reviews.There are great categories to choose from--communication skills,technical skills, professionalism, and the list goes on.At the price, it is an absolute steal.I've done performance reviews in about 1/4 of the time it used to take me.You have to get this book if you are a manager!!! ... Read more

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Starting a career as a librarian, moving, or looking for a new job? Newlen offers this brand new, comprehensive resource as a guide to get you through every step of landing the ideal library job. This practical how-to outlines three basic types of resumes and provides a nine-step process for creating one including worksheets and samples for each step. Detailed guidance for authoring attention-grabbing cover letters, the most important part of any application package, will help you capture that administrator's attention and get your resume and application read. This practical and effective guide covers: Dressing for success; Developing questions to ask interviewers; Etiquette; Speaking about yourself; Mapping out a strategy for navigating the interview process by researching organizations; Rehearsing, and Following up and more. With over 50 pages of successful sample resumes, this all-in-one resource is sure to help you move closer to your next library job. ... Read more

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Useful!
Despite being published in 2006, I still found this book extremely useful when writing my resume and when I began my internship/volunteer search during my first year of library school. It has tons of examples of great resumes that you can refer to and tips that still apply today. ... Read more

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From the first-time job seeker to those reentering the job market after an absence to those considering a career change, this comprehensive guide offers complete, easy-to-use guidelines for building a strong, effective resume. The only resume guide branded by the Public Library Association, this revised edition features all-new information on electronic resumes, the proper use of E-mail addresses and correspondence, and basic online job search strategies. It's a must-have for anyone seeking employment in today's demanding, highly competitive job market. ... Read more

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In today's job market, few people have traditional or conventional career paths. Research shows that the average worker will change jobs every two or three years, and will have three significant career changes during the course of his or her working life. Personal situations can complicate the mix.

Here's a book that tackles head-on those resume-writing challenges that may seem like insurmountable obstacles to job seekers with non-traditional backgrounds. In Resumes for the Rest of Us, veteran resume writer Arnold Boldt shares his professional knowledge and experience to help you prepare a resume that will effectively and positively capture the attention of your targeted employers--even if you have an unconventional work history.

Opening with a complete and easy-to-understand review of the resume-writing process, the first four chapters cover:
* Organizing your personal information.
* Developing a winning strategy for your resume.
* Writing and designing the resume to target specific audiences.
* Ensuring your resume is compatible with today's technology.

Beginning with Chapter Five, specific and proven advice is offered to job seekers in a broad array of categories, such as:
* Return-to-work moms.
* People with gaps in their work histories.
* "Blue collar" workers.
* Young-at-heart retirees pursuing new careers.
* Ex-offenders.
* Recent immigrants.
* The formerly self-employed.
* Career changers.
* Managers without college degrees.
* Ex-military personnel.
* Personal assistants, nannies, and other domestic workers.

Sample resumes prepared by leading resume-writers and career consultants illustrate how to address problem areas and make your resume shine. ... Read more

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Topics Covered:
Make Yourself A Viable Candidate with Your Resume
The Importance of An Online Resume
Get Help to Update Your Resume
Types of Resume Formats
Creative Resume Writing
Curriculum Vitae Writing Tips
Writing Your Cover Letter
How to Write an Executive Resume
Common Resume Writing Mistakes ... Read more

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great!
Lots of information! Easy to understand even for a beginer like me. Great tips and lots of sites to go to for posting resumes. ... Read more

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People who need to do a resume quickly will appreciate "Same-Day Resume." Helpful worksheets and more than 60 sample resumes help readers build effective resumes quickly—in as little as one hour—without getting bogged down in details.

Key Features:

* Step-by-step instructions to write a great resume—now!
* Worksheets to organize your work history ... Read more

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Shows how to take advantage of state-of-the-art Internet features that have revolutionized job searching.Using numerous resume samples, timesaving hints, & interviews with industry insiders, the authors take you through the online resume creation & distribution process.Paper. ... Read more

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Not enough useful information
If you're looking for a good book on how to write a compelling resume and prepare it for online use, I recommend you look elsewhere. While this book covers resume creation, as well as online format information, these sections are too slight to really help you write an effective resume, cyber-focused or not. The authors seem more interested in technology (OCR, resume software) and offbeat career search areas (government retirees, for example) than resume content.

While the more recent edition of this book may have more up-to-date job site listings (and the rating system is good), the listings in this edition are already out-of-date.

For a better book on resume writing that also covers much of the cyber territory, try Resumes for Dummies.

Everything I needed!
Alot of good info I havn't seen before

Essential instructions for resume posting on the Internet.
The authors explain in clear and non-techno babble prose, the steps and concepts behind making use of the Internet for conducting a career search and sending out your resume.

I especially appreciated their listing ofsome of the better and most worthwhile resume database sites to submitresumes to and look for job postings on.

Essential driving guidance tohave in this "information superhighway" age! ... Read more

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Using step-by-step, easy-to-follow techniques, The Complete Job Search Book for College Students, 3rd Edition, shows you all the essential aspects of a successful job-search campaign. From discovering what employers are really looking for, to taking a personal inventory and managing expectations, to staying focused on what's important--you'll learn everything you need to know about organizing an effective and practical plan. The Complete Job Search Book for College Students, 3rd Edition includes:

• A step-by-step plan for landing your first job
• Samples of resumes and cover letters that really work
• A comprehensive list of online job-hunting resources
• The latest information on the best career paths
• "Inside" information for making the most of career fairs and university job resources
• How to match your qualifications to employers' needsThis book tells you how to write winning cover letters and resumes, with dozens of samples covering most fields of study--including new and growing interdisciplinary fields such as biochemistry and international studies/language. There's more--learn important interviewing skills and how to negotiate a job offer!

If you want to stand out from the pack and win the job you want, you need The Complete Job Search Book for College Students! ... Read more

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Good solution that provides great resources
Overall a good book; however, the best resource was auditor crossing:

The one thing I got out of the book is to use Auditor Crossings to assist with job searches. It has jobs only from employer websites; http://www.AuditorCrossing.com

Other than that I recommend the book.

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Preparing a r©sum© that will attract prospective employers is a two-part exercise. First comes knowing how to summarize and advertise oneÂ's skills and background clearly and concisely. Just as important is knowing how to get the most out of a computerÂ's word processing softwareÂ--employing available typesetting techniques to make a r©sum© attractive to look at and easy to read. In todayÂ's job market itÂ's better yet if the r©sum© is Internet-friendly and e-mailable. Author Pat Criscito presents a virtually fail-safe 12-step process for producing that perfect r©sum© in all formats needed for a job search.Also important is the cover letter that accompanies it, and again, Pat Criscito tells how to create a dynamic, customized letter that stands out from the crowd. Job seekers who open this book will find scores of model r©sum©s to serve as inspiration for their own, whether theyÂ're seeking that very first job or are experienced professionals looking to advance their careers. ... Read more

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This fourth edition addresses many key points about what goes into a winning resume. In addition to covering the entire resume writing process, it includes new information on: how to go about career changing, the best locations to find jobs, third party solicitations and targeting suitable companies for employment; the 10 most successful resume styles (including professional and narrative, with sample forms and examples of how they can be used in a variety of occupations - marketing, finance, production, law, administration, and more); the various kinds of letters that are used in conjunction with, or separate from, resumes; and how to maximize the use of computers and other technology in your job search. ... Read more

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Consisting of 1,000 you-must-have-these, job-winning tips, The 1000 Best Resume Secrets covers the how-to of resume writing, what resumes must contain and the ways to make yours stand out among legions of others. Whether you are hunting for your first job, seeking a better position or planning to rejoin the workforce after raising kids or a mini-retirement, The 1000 Best Resume Secrets can get you the job you want. In twenty-seven chapters, subjects covered include:

• Creating an irresistible resume
• Soccer mom resumes
• Writing an effective resume for flexible work styles
• Knowing the pet peeves of hiring managers and head hunters
• Getting your resume into the right hands
• Knowing the pros and cons of e-resumes and creating your own
• Knowing what employers consider resume turn-ons and turn-offs

In addition, the book is filled with numerous sample resumes for every situation you might encounter, plus tips on writing a great cover letter and how to get noticed in today&#146s electronic world. The 1000 Best Resume Secrets will lead you past the landmines and straight to the target&#151the job you really think would make you happy. ... Read more

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Recruiter reveals her job hunting tips
there is an amazing recruiter who has a web site with tips and resources that are free! she also has an audio cd that she put together - nearly 15 hours of incredible information - check it out: [...] - true subject matter expert in the job hunting world.

An employment seeking guide which covers everything
All levels of job-seeker will benefit from Diane Stafford and Moritza Day's 1000 Best Job Hunting Secrets, an employment seeking guide which covers everything from keeping information confidential and tailoring a resume to a search to rejoining the workforce after an absence and gaining a second interview. The inclusion of key words to gain impact, discussions of how to discuss past experience for maximum effect, and learning an employer's needs make for important basics.

Great Resource
1000 Best Job Hunting Secrets is a great resource not only for people currently looking for work but also for those who may make a change in the future. Easy to read, well organized. An old saying is if you get one good recipe from a cookbook you are ahead of the game. You will get far more than one job-hunting recipe from this book. Carol Smith, www.FeatureStories.biz ... Read more

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If you're looking for a position, you've probably heard that 80% of the jobs available are never publicly advertised. That's the bad news. The good news is, those jobs don't necessarily go just to friends and industry insiders. The people who get the best jobs are those whose excellent writing got them in the door. Resume Writing, 3rd edition shows you how to write a resume (or sales letter) for any field. Ten resume styles are explained in all, with sample forms and examples of how they can be used in a variety of occupations, including marketing, finance, production, law and administation. There is also coverage of various kinds of letters used in conjunction with, or separate from, resumes. ... Read more

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How to look for a job is as much of a discipline as doing the job itself. This guide gives step-by-step techniques for writing an effective resume and shows how to use it to find the right job. This Fourth Edition reflects today's changing job market and covers the new directories designed to aid job-seekers. Also included are tips on interviewing and writing applications, advice on career changes, and a system for keeping track of the scores of replies received during the course of a job solicitation campaign. ... Read more

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A must have book for job seekers
This is one of the best book I ever read regarding resume building.The book presents a step by step procedure to construct your resume into a killer resume.The book also gives job seekers advise on how to apply for a job effectively.I was jobless before but when I use the techniques in the book, in just a week, I have received a job offer and landed the job.

I recommend this book for job seekers like me!It worked for me, I am sure it will work for you! ... Read more

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Most thorough and useful guide for cover letters.

This is the best book on the market for writing cover letters. In addition to giving many articulate cover letters to peruse, the book has sections with examples of introductory paragraphs, middle sections, and closing paragraphs. Also, the book goes over the many different kinds of cover letters that exist, and explains which type is best for each job situation.

Oh, and for those people who are recent graduates or don't have that much experience- there are whole chapters for you with examples of very strong, well written letters. This is particularly nice because most cover letter examples in other books are strong letters because of the strong candidate- not because the letter is extremely well written. There are also chapters for the professional with years of experience.

This is the only book you need for writing cover letters! Do not waste your money on other guides that are not as complete.

The 101 of the most current, most actual and beneficial Facts, Hints, Tips and Advice you can find from experts in the field on Resumes and Cover Letters:

- Resumes - Secrets to Landing the Job When Your Degree and Your Experience Don't Match

- Best Job Cover Letter - Tips to Write an Impressive Cover Letter For Your Dream Job

- Putting Your Resume Into Words - How to Verbally Pump Yourself Up in an Interview

- Writing a Killer Resume - Don't Let a Poorly Written Resume Spoil Your Dream Job

- How to Make a Cover Letter - Insider Secrets of Making an Effective Cover Letter

- Cover Letters For Job Applications - Why You Must Always Submit a Cover Letter

- Tips to Design a Sample Cover Letter Or Resume For Software IT Professionals

- Creating a Cover Letter - Steps to Create a Professional Resume Cover Letter

- Free Cover Letter Samples - Yes, There is Help For Writing Your Cover Letter

- Resumes - Best Objective Statement and Summary Section to Get the Interview

...And Much More...

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Life is too fragile to get less than what you deserve in your career. Since your career is what you do to make a living, you may have suspected that a job should be more than what you do for a paycheck; it should be what you do to make a difference. If you have ever thought that, this extraordinary book is about to prove you right!

A life without direction is a life without passion. This dynamicresource guides you, not to another unsatisfying job, but to a richlyrewarding career rooted in your heart's desire. By investing in thislife-changing resource you will learn how to recapture the youthfulpassion and goals you once had. It gives you the tools to overcome theobstacles that stand in your way and that inhibit your success. Byinvesting in this resource you are deciding what you want to be, andyou are deciding to live you dreams forever!In this resource youwill learn:

* How to Develop Job Ideas and Leads. How to Determine If Your Job Idea is the Ideal Job.
* How to Target Your Job Search.
* How to be Creative in Your Job Search by Using the 5 Step Creative Process.
* How to Win the Interview.
* How to Create Resumes and Cover Letters That Give You The Edge.
* The 5 Rules of Researching any Organization.
* How to Turn Internships and Volunteer Positions into a Career.
* 19 Effective Ways to Market Yourself.
* The 7 Elements of Goal Achievements.
* The 11-Steps of Networking for career Success.
* How to Brand Yourself as the Best Job Candidate.
* How to Avoid the 27 Self-Sabotaging Behaviors.

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* Success Strategies on the Job and Beyond.
* How to Get Your 1st Raise or Promotion.
* Employment Solutions for 40, 50, and Beyond.

Right now there are musicians, teachers, business owners, artists, actors, doctor, entrepreneurs, writers and countless others who are living their dreams. You owe it to yourself to read this book and to join the ranks of Americans who live their dreams on a daily basis. ... Read more

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Reader reviews -- many from one (unidentified) reader?
As a reader who scrutinizes the reader reviews for books, just wanted to caution others to look at the source on many of the reviews for this book. While clearly not all the reviews seem disingenous, many have similar dates of postings, are very anonymous and haven't reviewed any other books, or recommend this book in all of their other reviews in the same way. Could be just coincidence, but might be an attempt to sell books, too. I take the trouble to point this out because one of the best things about Amazon is the veracity offered through their "reader review" section, and I hate to think that it may be being manipulated.

Buy it now
I looked at this book for weeks before I finally bought it.I just wish I had gotten it sooner.One tip in this book that I used that got me a job was to bring your resume and cover letter to the interview.I did, and I got the job.Once I started work my new boss said she gave me the job because she new I was prepared.I also followed one the resume formats found in this book, which I think got me the job. I also used some of the tips on negotiating that got me a better salary than the company was offering. Actually, this book is full of good info and insights.

Yes, some of the stuff in this book is basic, but there is other stuff that is just plain smart and creative.Take it from me a former job seeker this is book deserves to be on your book shelf.

Great follow up
I contacted the author, and he made time to discuss my resume and he even gave me a few pointers on my job search.I found his approachability refreshing, and reassuring.I have tried contacting other authors before, but to no avail, they act is if they are too busy for the people paying their bills.Not this guy, he is great, and straightforward about what I need to do with my career.

I would invest in this book for two reasons.First, it is well written.Just look at most of the reviews.Second, in his book he gives you an email address to write him at, and I did so I know he will respond to your emails, questions, and provide you with "customer support" at least that's what he called it.

The book needs editing.
The book is full of typos and silly grammar mistakes.

Excellent and Well-Written Advise
Jason provides both motivational and practical advise on the art of finding a rewarding career. He starts with the necessity of truly understanding yourself and what makes you feel fullfilled. Upon that base he then proceeds with builidng the structure of how to find a job that provides you with the fullfillment you desire.Although some of what is in the book could appear self-evident, it is still a good reinforcement and reality check for even the most sophisticated professional. ... Read more

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This leading-edge, interactive resume-writing tool whichincludes a workbook and CD-Rom provides guaranteed instant resumesolutions. By offering an easy-to-use, self-guided process even anovice computer user can rapidly and effectively develop a powerfulprofessional profile.With over 75 sample resumes and cover lettersas well as thought-provoking exercises that help you recall your pastexperiences and define your unique qualifications, Execume helpsindividuals across all types of industries to communicate theirtalents and expertise with precision and impact.Execume can help youmobilize your career by taking a proactive and empowered approach toself-marketing and career management.It's a must-have career searchtool for all of today's high-potential employees and emerging businessleaders. ... Read more

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A no nonsense book on resume writing
I was fortunate to be in a Masters program at Georgia Tech and to have the opportunity to attend a session with Gayle Oliver as a guest speaker. If you are looking for the ultimate guide to writing a truly good resume, this is it.

GOOD DEAL
What a great deal, this is not only a book, but also includes an interactive CD.Having the CD makes all the difference, it allows you to prepare your resume and cover letter using the examples provided by the author.Why struggle through this process when you can do it so simply and easily right on your computer with the CD.

What a disappointment!
After reading all those stellar reviews, I couldn't wait until I received this book, hoping to find something new or different.Each resume in the book is virtually the same, the formats are all the same, and all the helpful hints are rehashed from resume books that have been on the market for years, and which are less expensive.I'm sure it is a coincidence that the author is from Georgia, and all those excellent reviews are from Georgia.Save your money!Nothing new here.

Great Investment!
My future's so bright I gotta wear shades! Thank goodness I found Execume! I was having a hard time getting interviews and decided to do a little research on resume writing. I followed the simple steps in the book andupdated my resume into a powerful representation of myself! Many interviewsfollowed. I was told that my resume stood head and shoulders above the restand that I was immediatly chosen to come in for an interview out of 700other resume's submitted. I landed an amazing job shortly thereafter! Butthe best part of all of this is that Execume helped me increase my salaryby $15,000!

Best Resume Book I have ever found
Execume was purchased as a gift for my college age daughter.It is the single best book I have ever read on the subject.

Execume is different!The author is so positive.She helps the job searcher believe in himself/herself.The examples were great in fact the depth of entry levelresumes sold me on the book.However there is plenty for everyone.Theauthor provides numerous examples by profession and format.

I wouldrecommend Execume as a great guide to develop a resume.I only wish thebook were available when I graduated from college or last changed jobs. ... Read more