Best Resumes for College Students And New

College students, recent graduates, college counselors, and career service counselors will find this comprehensive resource a must-have in creating outstanding, get-the-job resumes. More than just sample resumes, this reference acknowledges and describes the skills and attributes that employers find valuable in the workplace and shows new graduates how to demonstrate them in writing.

Introduction: Thirteen Steps to an Effective Resume

vi

Part 1: Working Toward Your New Career

1

(60)

Proving Your Value to Employers

3

(19)

Step 1: Identify Your Job Target and Write Job Target Statements

3

(2)

Step 2: Identify Your Core Job Qualifications

5

(7)

Step 3: Compile Evidence of Your Hard and Soft Skills

12

(10)

Writing Your Resume

22

(20)

Step 4: Start Strongly with Well-Organized Contact Information

24

(2)

Step 5: Sell Your Strongest Qualifications in a Powerful Skills Summary

26

(5)

Step 6: Emphasize Education as a Key Credential

31

(3)

Step 7: Describe Your Work Experience with a Focus on Skills and Achievements

34

(2)

Step 8: Add the Extras to Give You a Competitive Advantage

36

(1)

Step 9: Format, Edit, and Polish Your Draft

37

(3)

Step 10: Cross-Check Your Evidence Against Core Job Qualifications

40

(1)

Step 11: Proofread Your Final Resume

41

(1)

Managing Your Job Search---Online and Off

42

(10)

Step 12: Convert Your Resume for an Online Job Search

42

(7)

Step 13: Make Networking Work for You

49

(3)

Writing Effective Job Search Letters

52

(9)

Cover Letters

52

(4)

Networking Letters

56

(1)

Thank-You Letters

56

(5)

Part 2: Sample Resumes for College Graduates and Students

61

(162)

Resumes for Associate Degree Graduates

63

(12)

Resumes for Internship and Co-op Applicants

75

(19)

Resumes for Graduates with Bachelor's Degrees

94

(61)

Resumes for Graduates with Advanced Degrees

155

(35)

Resumes for ``Average'' Students

190

(22)

Resumes and Strategies for Nontraditional Students

212

(11)

Appendix: Resume Development Worksheet

223

(5)

Find a Professional Resume Writer

228

(4)

Index

232

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Best Resumes for College Students And New Grads: Jump-Start Your Career!

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