Resumes For Dummies

Resumes For Dummies by Kennedy, Joyce Lain. Paperback edition. ISBN: 9780764551130.

Create a "KickButt" resume that gets your foot in the door! Show employers what youve got and why youre the one for the job! Careers expert Joyce Lain Kennedy provides step-by-step guidelines for creating a resume that powerfully presents your skills, experience, and personality -- to get you the interview youre after! Whether youre a recent graduate after your first big job or a seasoned professional looking to expand your career horizons, Resumes for Dummies, 2nd Edition, will help you create a resume that wont take "no" for an answer. Make a lasting first impression: Find your most marketable self with easy worksheets Choose a format that plays up your best features Draft cool summary statements that sizzle and sell Goof-proof your resume for picky computer scanners Go digital with your resume -- online strategies that really work! Use effective key words and avoid rookie rhetoric Put a positive spin on tough issues like demotion and gaps in employment