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Clear & Consise.......2000-02-12
I love this book. I used it to improve my resume a few years ago, and I have loaned it to 5 people. This book will help you find the words you need to most accurately represent yourself on paper. Out of all of the publications on this topic, I feel this is one of the best.
I am a grantwriter and refer to this book often to assist me with clean/clear writing. I recommend it to anyone who could use some help in getting their point across on paper.
Very enlightening, succinct and helpful!.......1998-10-08
This is more than just a formula book. Andrea Kay gives you exercises and ways of looking at yourself, that help you see your strengths, then focus and express them in language that attracts positive attention.
By using good and clearly explained examples, Ms. Kay helps you understand not only what to say and how, but also why you need to say it.
With clear, concise examples the book also encourages the resume writer to be inventive and even bold. Ms. Kay believes that too many resumes are dull and boring in their sameness. She shows you how to rise above the pack!
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For the first time ever, here's a resume book that clears away the clutter and gets down to the "brass tacks" of what it takes to write and design a resume that will get you interviews and job offers. Authors and professional resume writers Wendy Enelow and Arnold Boldt share their insights, knowledge and more than 35 years of combined experience to help you prepare a resume that will get you noticed, not passed over.
No-Nonsense Resumes begins with a thorough but easy-to-understand explanation of the key elements that are vital to creating an "attention-grabbing" resume, including how to:
• Strategically "position" your resume • Showcase your skills and achievements • Format and design a professional-looking resume • Select and integrate key words • Prepare and distribute your electronic resume
Subsequent chapters offer specific tips on creating winning resumes for job opportunities in virtually every profession: Administration & Clerical; Accounting, Banking & Finance; Government; Health Care & Social Services; Hospitality Management & Food Service; Human Resources & Training; Law Enforcement & Legal; Manufacturing & Operations; Sales, Marketing & Customer Service; Skilled Trades; and Technology, Science & Engineering. Included in each chapter are sample resumes contributed by leading resume writers and career consultants worldwide.
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A great buy - very worthwhile!.......2006-12-31
Finally, a career book that delivers on its "no nonsense" promise, and then some. This is truly among the very best I've found. Concise and to the point, without all the hocus-pocus stuff that just devours time, the authors get right down to business and actually show you how to build a quality resume. How refreshing! I've read a lot of resume & career advice books, and they're all pretty much full of great philosophy ("do what you love; find your true calling" type stuff) but they're not very helpful when it comes to actually getting a real job. If the goal is to write yourself a resume that really expresses what you can do for an employer, in your own words, then this one's for you. (And there are some great sample resumes, too...)
Thanks to the authors for finally getting it right! I can only assume their No Nonsense Cover Letters book is equally excellent...
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- 100 SAMPLE LETTERS!!!!!!!!!
- This is a great book!
- I do not recommend this book at all
- It has revolutionized the way I write cover letters.
- Thorough. Comprehensive. Upbeat. Strong examples. Great
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Cover Letters That Will Get You the Job You Want
Stanley Wynett
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Customer Reviews:
100 SAMPLE LETTERS!!!!!!!!!.......2001-05-31
I read through it and it is very well done. The writing is lively and you had alot of creative tips. It certainly was engaging for the subject matter. I particularly like your use of real-world examples and the 100 sample cover letters! The only thing I didn't like about the book was the cover, which seemed a bit cheezy. Barbara Mattleman
This is a great book!.......2001-03-21
I wanted a cover letter that would make employers sit up and look at me enough to offer me a paid internship. We were told in school that cover letters would either make us or break us to the point of nonexistence. So I bought your book at Amazon.com. Cover Letters That Will Get You the Job You Want is fantastic. Hit a bull's eye. I started to wonder how my old cover letters got responded to when there are the ones done by you going around. I read your book cover to cover, and I am now armed to write.
I do not recommend this book at all.......2000-07-06
This book is definitley not worth considering if you want are trying to compose an effective cover letter. I have worked in human resources for several years and cover letters starting with either" books are as important as bread..." or "have you not found that granting loans involves knowledge...""I have been thinking of what else I might do to line up new buisiness opportunities..." are just not even worth reading. They do not catch one's attention or at least not the kind of attention you want to attract.The examples provided in the book are nothing but very simple written sentences like"...I wish I had space to list all of my qualities..."- I mean what kind of an excuse is that to make a letter short? I cannot believe this book was recommended on an online job search. It is a joke!
I sure hope this review gets posted as I do think bad reviews also have to be included to ensure the free marketplace of opinion! heikecita
It has revolutionized the way I write cover letters........1998-12-26
As a professional resume writer and career consultant, I am always looking for books with innovative strategies for developing materials, and this is among the best. Stan not only describes HOW to write a winning cover letter (capture attention, talk to your audience, etc.), but his book is chock full of examples for professionals in just about every field. "Cover Letters that Will Get You the Job You Want" has revolutionized the way I write cover letters, and the result has been a 100% increase in my referral business. There are only a few cover letter books I recommend whole heartedly. This is at the top of the list. -- Anne Follis, Certified Professional Resume Writer, CareerPro, Peoria, Illinois
Thorough. Comprehensive. Upbeat. Strong examples. Great.......1998-12-19
Thorough. Comprehensive. Upbeat. Strong examples. Will definitely use with our students. Asst. Director, Undergraduate Career Services, Pace University
This is the most comprehensive and current publication on cover letters, and the "art" of writing available. Director of Career Services, University of Alaska
Very informative and highly readable. Chapters 1- 10 are must reading for any MBA student. The book will be particularly helpful to our international students. Asst. Director of Career Services, William E. Simon Graduate School of Business, University of Rochester.
I was glad to see the very large number of sample letters. That's important because students often tend to follow too closely examples we show them and not use their own creativity in developing their letters. Director, Office of Career Development, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY
Well organized and easy to read. I especially like the NOTE: on each letter. Alumni Placement Counselor, Auburn University
A delight. The aggressive, accomplishment-based style is a real plus. Director, Career Center, St. John's University, Queens, NY
I especially liked the "mechanics" on p. 8. I don't know how many students I've had to teach on the basic structure of a letter. Career Counselor, California Institute of Technology
As valuable as the examples are (and you've compiled as complete a list as I've ever seen in one publication), the true value of the book is that you provide a "NOTE" that brings the example to life. Director of Placement and Career Counseling, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
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I have been looking for a job for more than 2 months. I thought I was good at interviewing but the course taught me that I need to promote myself not just answer questions. I like the way Eddie says it like it is and did not beat around the bush like some other job readiness materials I came across. My mom bought me the Get That Job course after I started to get depressed and frustrated. I had no idea I could negotiate without worrying what they would do or if they would reject me. Wow... it's a really good course and I ended up getting 4 job offers and after the negotiation process ended up going up $4000 more! Oh, the course is fun and taught me how to promote myself. I really liked the success portfolio section, the manager i interviewed with was really impressed.
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Quick and easy strategies for preparing for any interview
24 Hours to the Perfect Interview is the one resource job seekers need to quickly prepare for even the toughest interview situation. Bestselling authors and career coaches Matt and Nan DeLuca offer a quick and easy system that walks job hunters through the essential steps of preinterview preparation:
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- Knowing what to reveal--and what not to reveal--about past work experience In addition, the authors present proven strategies for following up after the interview and negotiating the best salary and benefits when job hunters finally win that dream job.
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Quick and easy strategies for preparing for any interview
24 Hours to the Perfect Interview is the one resource job seekers need to quickly prepare for even the toughest interview situation. Bestselling authors and career coaches Matt and Nan DeLuca offer a quick and easy system that walks job hunters through the essential steps of preinterview preparation:
- Researching the company and the position before the interview
- Putting together a professional look
- Preparing important documents for the interview
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- Knowing what to reveal--and what not to reveal--about past work experience In addition, the authors present proven strategies for following up after the interview and negotiating the best salary and benefits when job hunters finally win that dream job.
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Just Resumes: 200 Powerful and Proven Successful Resumes To Get That Job, 2nd Edition
Kim Marino
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Resumes That Get Results! Thirty seconds. That's all it takes for your resume to be forwarded—or rejected. With such a short time to make a strong impression, you don't want to take any chances with this all-important marketing tool. The proven techniques in Just resumes will help you get your resume past the screening process and on to the interview you want! It will focus the interviewer's attention on your strengths, and give you full credit for all your achievements. Most importantly, it will help you see yourself in a more focused and positive manner. Written by Kim Marino—an outplacement specialist and founder of Just Resumes, a successful resume writing service—this concise and comprehensive guide is packed with everything you need to write an effective professional resume. Here's what you'll find: 200 resume samples from real clients who got real jobs! • Up-to-date information on resumes and the Internet—elements of electronic resumes, job postings on the Internet, and surfing job sites • Resume do's and don'ts—important facts to keep in mind • Tips on resume appearance—choosing the right typeface, paper, and length • Chronological, functional, or combination resumes—and advice on when to use what • Pointers for college students, recent graduates, people in the arts, those returning to the workforce, and professionals making a lateral change or moving up
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Resumes That Get Results.......2005-05-05
200 sample resumes from real persons who got real jobs using the resumes are included in this book. Learn all the resume do's and don'ts. Learn how to have the correct appearance - choosing the right typeface, paper, and length. Learn how to do electronic resumes on the internet.
This book is valuable and affordable. 41 copies are available on the Amazon Marketplace for as low as 99 cents.
(Mt Laurel)
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Resumes are crucial to getting a foot in the door, not to mention actually being hired. This useful guide delivers the most current information, from advice on analyzing personal strengths and "selling oneself" most effectively, to choosing and using the best format to showcase experience — traditional, printed, digital, or scannable. Additional sections on email etiquette and the Web, and insider info on how to turn employers’ use of online resources to one’s own advantage make it easy to create a winning resume.
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- Excellent book for writing resumes.
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The Resume Solution: How to Write (And Use a Resume That Gets Results)
Dave Swanson
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Customer Reviews:
Excellent book for writing resumes........1998-11-30
This is the best book to have when you are unemployed. I like it so much, I am sending a copy to my brother, now that he needs it. The book has excellent tips on what fonts to use, phrases and methods to avoid and information for interviewing. It covers the whole gamut with usefull information that really does work. You may think content on your resume is the most important, but getting it noticed is actually greater. If you use the wrong font or paper type(ie. gawdy flourescent colors), you will supply a potential employer with shredder fodder. The book warns you of these pitfalls and what should be included for highest probability of actually being read. I found, after using numerous items sugested, that I was getting much more response, when sending the resume to potential employers. I was also given many compliments on the composition and overall look of the resume. Granted, no resume can get you a job if you can't back it up, but the guidelines set forth in this book will get it looked at, and that is the beginning of the game. I have been with my present company for almost three years, after taking nine months to get employment. I can safely say that I do believe in the tips in this book, and if I need another job, will go through it again-cover to cover. Give copies to your friends that need jobs and you will help them out as best you can, second to actually getting them hired yourself. Good hunting.
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HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK.......2004-08-06
I cannot say enough good things about this book. I have the 1995 edition that I purchased as a destitute college grad. Aside from my education, this book was probably one of the best investments I have made in my career. The book details how to write thoughtful, meaningful, and impactful (if that's a word) cover letters and thank you letters. As others have written, I have received so many complements from potential employers after having used the techniques in this book. I definitely recommend using it if you want to stand out. It has served me well.
Review by CollegeRecruiter[dot]com.......2001-05-15
I have known Randall Hansen for several years and always been impressed with his level of knowledge and caring for the needs of job seekers. He and his wife Katherine have crafted an absolutely fabulous resource that all job seekers, from entry level to the most experienced, should find incredibly useful.
As the Founder and President of job board CollegeRecruiter.com, I make the final decision about which products to recommend to our users. "Dynamic Cover Letters" easily made the cut. It is a wonderful resource!
Steven Rothberg CollegeRecruiter[dot]com
Highly Recommended.......2000-09-02
I used this book to create my cover letter. Potential employers have praised my cover letter; a recruiter asked me if she could use the same format for her career search.
Excellent Resource - A must have.......2000-07-20
I purchased this book several years ago and have successfully utilized its information to obtain interviews and even job offers. The book provides a step-by-step guide to how to effectively communicate your qualifications in a concise and professional manner. I would recommend this book to others!
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