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By Richard Wallace
Adams Media
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Packed with more than 1,200 samples, The Only Resume and Cover Letter Book You'll Ever Need! is the most thorough job-hunting guide available. You can easily tailor these winning resumes and cover letters to match any situation, including: - Landing that first job
- Making the leap to the next level
- Adapting to a new industry
- Changing careers
- Re-entering the workforce
Complete with a bonus CD, this definitive volume contains everything you need to nail that new position-regardless of your job-seeking scenarios! |
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By Scott Bennett
AMACOM
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It's amazing the myths one can find in some resume books. Scott Bennett has hired hundreds of people in a variety of industries, and he knows firsthand what kinds of resumes spark the interest of employers. In The Elements of Resume Style, Bennett explains why some of the most popular "tricks" backfire more often than they work, and offers clear, smart strategies for creating resumes and cover letters that get people jobs. From entry-level to executive, users of this invaluable guide will: * See their resume from the employer's perspective * Avoid the errors most candidates make * Handle job-hopping, employment gaps, and other touchy subjects honestly and effectively * Write cover letters that stand out -- and learn the untapped power of the inquiry letter 1,400+ Sample Action Words, Action Statements, and Position Descriptions/Blurbs 200+ Vague Claims to Avoid and 500+ More Words and Phrases to Avoid Sample Resume Format, Sample Response Letter, Sample Inquiry Letter Sample Informational Interview Request Letter Sample Response to Request for Salary Requirements Sample Salary History, Sample References The battle for jobs is tighter than ever. The Elements of Resume Style can help you make sure your first salvo is as powerful and on-target as possible. |
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By Wendy S. Enelow
JIST Works
Paperback (414 pages)
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This new second edition includes more than 150 winning cover letters for every profession and situation. Readers get great tips from before and after transformations that turn boring letters into knockouts. Plus, there are tips on resumes, e-mail and scannable cover letters, thank-you letters, and dozens of sample opening paragraphs. Also provides proven first paragraphs to start the cover letter with strength. |
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By Kathryn K. Troutman
The Resume Place, Inc.
Paperback (290 pages)
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The government is hiring, for homeland security jobs and more! But if you want to be successful in landing a federal job, you need to understand the government's unique and complex application process. In this complete guide, Troutman shares the expertise that has enabled her to help many others just like you go on to new and rewarding jobs in federal service. Applying for federal employment is different than in private industry. This new guide shows you how to succeed by breaking the government's intricate process down into 10 simple steps. Both first-time applicants and those already within government will find something new here, as application processes change over time. Ten Steps is simply the most up-to-date book on federal employment available today! Written for all job levels and categories, with salaries ranging to $140,000. Ten Steps to a Federal Job is a "must have" for any job seeker looking for federal employment. Let Troutman's latest guidebook walk you through every step of the application process and into a rewarding job in federal service. Includes a CD-ROM with samples and examples, and our Federal Resume and KSA Builders, normally sold for $35 each. |
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By Martin Yate
Adams Media Corporation
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A great cover letter can't always get you hired, but it can get your resume read with serious attention. Learn how to stand out from the crowd by packaging your background and work experience into a readable and powerful sales pitch. Cover Letters That Knock 'em Dead arms you with the key words and phrases you need to land that critical first interview and provides you with follow-up letters to help turn those meetings into job offers.
The bestselling book in its category for more than twelve years, Cover Letters That Knock 'em Dead has been updated to include:
Five different types of cover letters Follow-up, negotiation, acceptance, rejection, and resignation letters Power phrases to customize your letters for any situation The latest information on electronic cover letters and online job searching
Cover Letters That Knock 'em Dead will show you how to customize your bio and work history to keep employers begging for more. Cover Letters That Knock 'em Dead is packed with proven techniques for getting the right message across in seconds. |
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By David F. Noble
JIST Works
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* More than 300 letter-perfect cover letter samples!
* Samples were selected from thousands submitted by professional resume writers!
* Unique occupations index makes it easy for readers to find the samples they need. Readers can now benefit from the "tricks of the trade" with this showcase collection of outstanding, pitch-perfect cover letters written by professional resume writers! All samples are eye-catching, one-of-a-kind letters that will help readers land more job interviews. And each letter includes instructive comments about the strategies behind it. The "Gallery" also includes examples of resumes, electronic cover letters, networking letters, thank-you letters, and job-acceptance letters. New for this edition: all new cover letters, e-mail cover letters, and cover letters for military transitions. |
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By Jay A. Block
McGraw-Hill
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Beat out the competition for the best jobs Create an image of accomplishment, professionalism, and competence that today’s employers are begging for! Job-seekers have paid hundreds of dollars for the expertise in these dynamic guides — and regarded every cent as well spent! With these job-landing tools on your desktop, you’ll have the same savvy working for you, for far, far less — with the same great results. 101 Best Resumes packs tried-and-proven advice you’ll use to:
*Create a resume that gets you in the door
*Target your resume for a specific positions - over 70 different categories are covered
*Experiment with traditional and new formats
*More! 101 Best Cover Letters shows you how to put together compelling letters to accompany your resume. Learn how to:
*Ignite interest with the first two sentences
*Turn references into endorsements
*Send your cover letter online
*Pick up smart interviewing tips...negotiate a higher salary use the Internet in your job search...work with recruiters... and much, much more! |
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By Arthur D Rosenberg
Adams Media
Paperback (176 pages)
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The latest edition of this popular book is a straightforward approach to writing resumes and contains 37 resumes, each addressing specific challenges and approaches, and organized according to the needs and objectives of different job seekers. |
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