Resumes for Dummies

By Laura DeCarlo

Book Overview

Master the art of resume writing and boost your chances of getting hired With unemployment rates still running high, getting an edge up on the competition in your field--whatever it may be--can be an intimidating and exhausting undertaking. Luckily, Resumes For Dummies is here to serve as your life raft as you navigate the murky waters of a modern-day job search. Inside, you'll find expert guidance on writing a winning resume that will set you head and shoulders above the crowd to land that elusive interview and get the job of your dreams. There's nothing easy and breezy about looking for a new job--whether you currently have one or not. But rather than succumbing to the panic that might convince you to hide under the covers, Resumes For Dummies arms you with the confidence you need to write a resume that will have prospective employers knocking your at your door. Includes tips on avoiding common resume-writing mistakes Provides updates on the latest changes in the job market that you'll need to take into account when writing a resume Outlines how to approach a lay-off in a professional light Covers how to confront privacy and reputation issues in online social job search Whether you're a recent graduate, second-timer looking for your next job, prime-timer who hasn't job-searched in decades, or the unfortunate victim of a lay-off, Resumes For Dummies takes the fear out of putting your skills on paper and sets you on the path to getting your foot in the door--and landing the job of your dreams.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1118982606
• ISBN13: 9781118982600
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

If you think you know resumes, you may be in for a surprise.

This is a new look at today’s resumes. All the old resumes, theories, and targeting tricks still work. This book helps with new dispersing and quickly modifying the target. There are lots of things to be aware of when designing resumes. At the same time, this book will make you gutsy. Remember, anything you put out on the net stays on the net. Also, you will find people asking for a Word format with no pictures and odd symbols or graphs. (Some people use scanning computers.) There is a nice little section called wow words that is worth noticing if you are making resumes with specific industry targets in mind. Many people have various theories as to the best resume, and they are always morphing. However, this is a good book to get off the ground.