How to Write Better Resumes

In addition to presenting 148 effective sample resumes that readers can adapt and use for their own purposes, this longtime bestseller and standard how-to manual provides comprehensive guidance in the art of job hunting. Tips are offered in making the most of word processing software to produce an attractive resume. Also included is advice on cover letters with sample letters.

Introduction

v

1 The Art of Job Hunting

1

(4)

The Skill or Art of Job Hunting -- A 4-Step Career Strategy

3

(2)

2 Contents and Style of a Resume

5

(8)

Resume Styles

6

(1)

The Chronological (Historical) Resume

6

(1)

The Functional Resume

7

(1)

The Synoptic/Amplified Resume

8

(1)

The Imaginative/Creative Resume

8

(1)

The Electronic Resume

9

(1)

Electronic Resume Tips

10

(3)

3 Putting Yourself on Paper

13

(12)

Identifying Information

13

(2)

Job Objective or Career Goal

15

(1)

Employment History

15

(2)

Educational History

17

(1)

Professional Societies and Publications

17

(1)

Personal Information

18

(1)

References

18

(1)

Photographs

19

(1)

Reasons for Leaving Past Jobs

19

(1)

Salaries, Past and Present

19

(1)

Resume Appearance

19

(2)

Giving Your Resume "Eye Appeal"

21

(1)

Reproduction

21

(1)

The Use of Computers

21

(4)

4 Organizing Your Thoughts

25

(12)

Resume Workspace

25

(5)

Action Words

30

(2)

Sample Layouts

32

(5)

5 The Cover Letter

37

(32)

Types of Cover Letters

40

(1)

Response to an Ad

40

(1)

Direct Mail Letter

41

(1)

Letter to Employment Agencies

42

(1)

Letter to Colleague or Friend

42

(1)

Sample Cover Letters

42

(27)

6 Where Do You Find Work?

69

(70)

Look Around You

69

(1)

Classified Ads

70

(1)

Private Employment Agencies

71

(1)

State and Government Employment Agencies

72

(1)

Government Jobs

73

(1)

Chamber of Commerce

74

(1)

Temporary Services

74

(2)

Volunteer Work

76

(1)

Job Fairs

76

(1)

Work-Study Programs

77

(1)

Direct Mail Campaign

77

(2)

7 Following Through

79

(8)

Keeping a Record

79

(2)

Sample Follow-up Notes

81

(6)

8 Winning Interview Techniques

87

(10)

Positive Attitude

88

(1)

Dress Like a Winner

89

(1)

Upon Arriving at the Interview

89

(1)

Listening Is Important

90

(1)

Asking Questions Is Important, Too

90

(2)

Questions They Will Ask You

92

(1)

Develop a Sight-Seller

93

(1)

Salary Negotiation

94

(3)

9 Sample Resumes

97

(182)

10 Which Job Do I Take?

279

(2)

Index

281

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