Highlights
How to Write a Stellar Executive Resume
Motivated Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles
Library Books & eBooks
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Books
Ace Your Resume, Application, and Interview Skills by
Looking for a job can be overwhelming for anyone, especially a teen in search of that first paying gig. In this easy-to-follow guide, readers will learn all the steps to finding, applying, and interviewing for a job. Step-by-step instructions will explain how to build a resume, how to write a compelling cover letter, and how to pen business correspondence. Accessible advice will help job-seeking teens to dress professionally, tackle tricky interview questions, and showcase the very best they have to offer.
Call Number: 650.14 T (Also available as an ebook)ISBN: 9781725347069Publication Date: 2019-12-15
How to Write a Stellar Executive Resume by
How to Write a Stellar Executive Resume is a step-by-step guide that empowers readers to create an effective and stand out from the crowd as a top candidate for an executive position. Brenda Bernstein, a Certified Executive Resume Master and author of the #1 Bestseller How to Write a Killer LinkedIn Profile, shares the tips and tricks she's learned from more than two decades of helping job seekers get connected with the right position. Readers will discover: * The importance of knowing the target audience and how to best connect with them * Key social media tips for spreading the word about their skills and experiences * Why good ol' cover letters are important, and how to use them effectively * Power verbs to use, and words to avoid * Samples of successful resumes For many executives conducting a job search, it may have been quite a while since they were last "looking." It's easier than ever to apply for a job - and as a result, there's a lot of competition for a limited number of openings. There's a lot to learn about the recruiting world we live in, and the best ways to use the tools at our disposal. This book provides practical, proven, up-to-date best practices for creating an effective executive resume that gets results.
Call Number: 650.142 B (Also available as an ebook)ISBN: 9781510729292Publication Date: 2018-01-02
How to Write Exceptional Resumes and Cover Letters to Forward Your Career by
Here's How This Book will Help you, Specifically.Inside this book you will find a simple Blueprint for making successful job applications. It is the guiding light, the logic that underpins everything we do, making for an easy and sensible process to follow. You'll find plenty of examples, tips and advice to support you in creating exceptional job applications focussed on one thing: advancing your career.Here's the Blueprint:â¢Align the job application precisely with the job advertisementâ¢Communicate directly to the recruiterâ¢Make it easy for the recruiter to find the information they wantâ¢Produce clean, simple documents that are easy to readâ¢Eliminate errorsHitting on these 5 points will improve your chances of success and the simple step by step guide covers these points and much more. Here's what you'll find inside:IntroductionHow to get the most out of this book, the job application process, the Successful Applications Formula, rookie mistakes.Module 1Who job applications are targeted to, how recruiters deal with multiple applications, Automatic Tracking Systems, Blueprint for making successful job applications.Module 2The job advertisement, Selection Criteria, capturing all information, company information.Module 3Providing evidence - this is all about supporting your skills and experience with numbers, results and facts that back up your claims. A host of examples, ideas and tips are provided to help you come up with as much evidence as possible. Everyone uses the obvious numbers like KPI scores, performance to target percentages, amount of revenue responsible for etc. And there's so much more! With some thought and effort, you'll find there's a lot more information you could be bringing to the table. Module 4The cover letter â first impressions, cover letter structure, structure in detail, example cover letters with notes. Module 5The Resume Part 1 â The structure. Every component of the structure shown and explained with plenty of examples, guidance and advice. Includes how to use job history dates, how to deal with gaps in your job history, optimising company descriptions, how to describe each job in your work history, Results with plenty of examples and explanation, education/professional qualifications/development, the finished product, re-cap.Module 6 The Resume Part 2 â What not to put in your resume, where to put education/professional qualifications/development, how much space to allocate to each job, how to use company information, how to cover as many of the Selection Criteria as possible, what if you have a limited job history, addressing weaknesses (we all have them)!, summary, checklist, a reality check!Will this Book Work for You?Think about this: you have a logical framework that drives every step of this book - the Blueprint. It's a simple and sensible process over 6 Modules that describes each step, with a stack of tips, examples and ideas to show how every component works and why. This is a practical book, no fluff and bubble here!BUTâ¦.THIS BOOK IS NOT FOR EVERYONE!This book cannot write your cover letters and resumes/CV's for you. It's for people prepared to understand the concepts and implement them. It's for people prepared to invest some time to maximise their chances of career progression.If you are dissatisfied with your current job applications in any way, I sincerely hope that this book can be a valuable resource for you. Wishing you well with your career aspirations!
Call Number: 650.142 LISBN: 9781543917444Publication Date: 2018-01-14
Knock 'em Dead Cover Letters by
Cover letters that get noticed, get read, and get the interview! In the newest edition of his classic cover letter guide, job search expert Martin Yate shows you how to dramatically increase your chance of landing an interview. The key, as Yate explains, is to use language drawn from the job posting itself, words that will send your application to the top of database searches. In this completely updated guide, you'll find numerous sample cover letters, along with Yate's tried and proven methods to: Determine relevant keywords to get attention--and use them effectively Clearly display your personal brand and the transferable skills you bring to the job Find the right contact information that gets your material in front of decision-making managers and recruiters Use social media sites such as LinkedIn to create an effective online profile and build professional and personal networks With Martin Yate's expert advice, you'll create unique and compelling cover letters that will grab employers' attention and get you in the door!
Call Number: 650.142 Y (Also available as an ebook)ISBN: 9781440596186Publication Date: 2016-11-04
Modernize Your Resume-2nd Edition by
Based on today's real-world job search trends, Modernize Your Resume shows you how to craft a winning resume to meet the complexities of today's highly competitive and technologically driven employment market. The 2nd edition has been updated with new resume samples, new designs, and new ATS and e-resume guidelines, along with new chapters for jobseekers with special circumstances - career change, military transition, and return to work. The entire job search process is evolving at a remarkably rapid pace, and your resume is at the foundation of it all. In this book, you'll learn to: Write tight, lean, clean, and laser-focused content that allows you to tell your whole career story in half the words to keep your reader engaged. Focus on information that is relevant to your target market and integrate keywords that are vital to being found online. Present important information quickly in a resume format that prominently displays your skills, experience, education, and other credentials as they support your current career objectives. Create a distinctive design to make your resume stand out and capture attention. Getting noticed is step #1, so make that happen and you're on your way. Adopt a new mindset and deeper understanding of how to use today's modern resume for both person-to-person job search as well as electronic, digital, and mobile search technologies. The 100+ resume samples demonstrate these strategies in action for real-life job seekers who've excelled in their search campaigns. The samples showcase the resume writing work of Enelow, Kursmark, and many of their colleagues who are also well respected for their expertise in resume strategy, writing, format, and design. Clear guidelines and easy-to-follow examples give you practical know-how for building your own powerful resume that will serve all of your job search needs. You'll learn what works, why it works, and how you can make it work for you. Authors and Master Resume Writers Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark have each spent more than 30 years writing resumes, training professional resume writers, speaking to job search audiences, and writing about evolving trends in job search. The latest in their library of more than 30 books is MODERNIZE YOUR RESUME, an up-to-the minute resource for every job seeker to guide you to career success. Follow the recommendations of this book and you'll find yourself a more competent and competitive job seeker!
Call Number: 650.142 EISBN: 9780996680325Publication Date: 2019-01-15
Motivated Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles! by
Resumes are the cornerstone to any successful job search, and this resource gives you unprecedented insight and advice from more than a dozen of the most experienced and award-winning resume and LinkedIn profile writers in the industry. Get inside the minds of these writers to learn how to create impactful materials that get you interviews and job offers. Learn how they think about keywords, titling, branding, accomplishments, format, color, design, and a host of other resume writing and LinkedIn profile considerations. Become an "insider" and learn the secrets from some of the very best.
Call Number: 650.142 H (Also available as an ebook)ISBN: 9781608081837Publication Date: 2017-11-01
Resumes for Dummies by
Polish up that old resume--and land your dream job We've all been there: it's time to apply for a job or internship and you have to create or revise your resume. Many questions pop in your head. What do employers want? What skills should I highlight? How do I format this? How do I get noticed? But resume writing doesn't have to be a daunting task. The latest edition of Resumes For Dummies answers all of these questions and more--whether you're a resume rookie, looking for new tips, or want to create that eye-catching winning resume. In this trusted guide, Laura DeCarlo decodes the modern culture of resume writing and offers you insider tips on all the best practices that'll make your skills shine and your resume pop. Let's start writing! Write effective resumes that will stand out in a crowd Understand Applicant Tracking Systems and how to adapt your resume Keep your resume up with the current culture Position a layoff or other career change and challenge with a positive spin Leverage tips and tricks that give your resume visual power In order to put your best foot forward and stand out in a pile of papers, it's important to have an excellent and effective resume--and now you can.
Call Number: 650.142 D (Also available as an ebook)ISBN: 9781119539285Publication Date: 2019-03-19
Start-To-Finish Resume Guide by
An amazing resume is the first step in getting the job you want. Many employers require that you submit a resume with your initial application, and they use that resume to decide if you make it through their initial screening process. That's why getting your resume right is so important. This book provides step-by-step instructions for writing a winning resume. You'll see how to build each section including your contact information, work experience, education, and more. You'll also learn how to use secret weapons that employers won't be able to resist, and you'll see how to use techniques such as key word stuffing and resume customization to have a competitive advantage in the job market. This book explains what you'll need to know about the hiring process, as well as how to write resumes and cover letters that will get you selected for job interviews. TOPICS INCLUDED: ✔️ How to get through the ATS screening software that most employers use ✔️ How to write a resume that will appeal to both computers and humans ✔️ How to include the most relevant key words on your resumes ✔️ How to craft cover letters so employers will see you as the best choice for the job ✔️ How to customize your resumes and cover letters to match each job opportunity LEVEL OF MATERIAL: ✔️ Beginner to Intermediate level ✔️ For people who have limited experience writing resumes and cover letters WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ✔️ Write resumes that will get you selected for job interviews ✔️ Use key word stuffing techniques to give your resume a competitive advantage ✔️ Write cover letters that employers will love - Identify and leverage relevant experiences to feature on your resume ✔️ Avoid making mistakes that lead to your job applications being rejected
Call Number: 650.142 BISBN: 9781696243933Publication Date: 2019-09-28
eBooks
101 Great Résumés by
Start your job search right with the perfect résumé to showcase your experience and land your dream job. In 101 Great Résumés, you will find the résumé format that will work wonders for you, one that can showcase your unique background, situation, and career goals and help you land your dream job. It features résumés tailored to the individual situations, challenges, and aspirations of today's job seekers.
Call Number: ebookISBN: 9781504055192Publication Date: 2018-07-31
201 Killer Cover Letters by
THE BESTSELLING GUIDE TO WRITING COVER LETTERS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT FROM THE COMPETITION
With hundreds of ready-to-download letters—updated with strategies for networking online, social media, and responding to Internet job postings.
"Wow, wow, and wow! Letters like these are what I want to see; they help me get to know the person immediately and create a very positive impression." — Melissa Burke, co-owner, Blue Plate Minds Creative Staffing Agency
"I recommend this book to all the job seekers I work with; it saves them time and expedites the search." — Julie Hipp, Principal, Impact Partners Executive Search Firm
"This book guides job seekers at every level in using social media and technology to compete with more tech-savvy candidates." — Mary Gable, career and outplacement counselor
"Podesta and Paxton's strategies are brilliant! The letters will impress hiring managers, and the advice on using the Internet is spot on!" — Dave McGurgan, social media manager
"These letters go right to the core of what is needed to get one step ahead of the rest." — Jay Jamison, International Managed Service Leader, British Telecom
"Letters like these bring both resume and applicant to life, so I can make the right decisions about whom to interview and ultimately hire." — Loretta Kuhland, former Deputy Executive Director, Center for Disability Services, New York Capital Region
Call Number: ebookISBN: 9780071831581Publication Date: April 4, 2014
Ace Your Resume, Application, and Interview Skills by
Looking for a job can be overwhelming for anyone, especially a teen in search of that first paying gig. In this easy-to-follow guide, readers will learn all the steps to finding, applying, and interviewing for a job. Step-by-step instructions will explain how to build a resume, how to write a compelling cover letter, and how to pen business correspondence. Accessible advice will help job-seeking teens to dress professionally, tackle tricky interview questions, and showcase the very best they have to offer.
Call Number: ebookISBN: 9781725347083Publication Date: 2019-12-15
Ace Your Teacher Resume (and Cover Letter) by
In this captivating and highly practical book, award-winning author and teacher, Anthony D. Fredericks offers real-world guidelines on how to build the perfect teacher resume (and cover letter). Fredericks has compiled fresh advice and insightful tips from numerous principals and superintendents around the country. He provides insider knowledge about what types of vocabulary and key words/phrases administrators look for on resumes and cover letters and explains how teacher resumes differ from other business resumes. Ace Your Teacher Resume (& Cover Letter) gives you proven strategies, winning guidelines, along with scores of sample resumes and cover letters. Also included are step-by-step writing instructions that help you rise to the top of the applicant pool. With this guide, you can create a dynamic resume, with a catching objective, and an incredible cover letter, all rooted in your own unique experiences and philosophy sure to impress any potential interviewer.
Call Number: ebookISBN: 9781681570303Publication Date: 2017-01-01
The Elements of Résumé Style by
Building your résumé should be one of the easier parts to the whole job-interview process. But instead it's becoming increasingly stressful as well! What kind of résumé will spark the employer's interest? Which kind most often get passed over? How far back are we supposed to go? How can we best explain those time gaps in between jobs? Are the rules different for online résumés? There are so many vital questions when it comes to building a résumé today, but only one way to be assured you're getting the right answers--by asking a hiring expert.Scott Bennett has hired hundreds of people in a variety of industries, and he knows firsthand the insights that will catch an employer's eye, as well as what dangers to avoid if you want to survive the first cut. In The Elements of Résumé Style, Bennett shows readers how to craft clear, compelling, targeted résumés and cover letters that actually work. In this new edition that includes social media and online-application tips, readers will be provided:* More than 1,400 action words, statements, and position descriptions that help sell your skills and experience* Hundreds of words, phrases, and vague claims to avoid* Advice for handling employment gaps, job-hopping, and requests for salary history and requirements* Sample résumés, response letter, inquiry letter, informational interview request letter, references, and more* Surprising tips for acing the interviewIn today's ultra-competitive environment, competition is intense no matter the field or position. And the often-overlooked first hurtle to jump over is no doubt the résumé. This candid book's time-tested tools will make sure yours stands out--helping to get you the job you deserve!
Call Number: ebookISBN: 9780814433942Publication Date: 2014-09-03
Modernize Your Resume by
Modernize Your Resume shares the latest and most powerful writing, formatting, and design strategies that work in today's online, mobile, technology-based employment landscape. A must-read for every job seeker--from college graduates to mid-career professionals to senior executives in every industry and profession--the book focuses on writing for today's readers, creating attention-getting content, selecting the right format, and adding design elements to gain a competitive advantage. Readers will find 80+ resume samples that they can use to write, format, and design their own winning resumes. The book also contains valuable resources, including 400+ resume writing verbs, dig-deep questions to uncover accomplishments, a get-ready-to-write checklist, and strategies for marrying your resume with your LinkedIn profile.
Call Number: ebookISBN: 9780996680318Publication Date: 2016-01-01
Resumes for Dummies by
Polish up that old resume--and land your dream job We've all been there: it's time to apply for a job or internship and you have to create or revise your resume. Many questions pop in your head. What do employers want? What skills should I highlight? How do I format this? How do I get noticed? But resume writing doesn't have to be a daunting task. The latest edition of Resumes For Dummies answers all of these questions and more--whether you're a resume rookie, looking for new tips, or want to create that eye-catching winning resume. In this trusted guide, Laura DeCarlo decodes the modern culture of resume writing and offers you insider tips on all the best practices that'll make your skills shine and your resume pop. Let's start writing! Write effective resumes that will stand out in a crowd Understand Applicant Tracking Systems and how to adapt your resume Keep your resume up with the current culture Position a layoff or other career change and challenge with a positive spin Leverage tips and tricks that give your resume visual power In order to put your best foot forward and stand out in a pile of papers, it's important to have an excellent and effective resume--and now you can.
Call Number: ebookISBN: 9781119539292Publication Date: 2019-02-22
What Color Is Your Parachute? Guide to Rethinking Resumes Write a Winning Resume and Cover Letter and Land Your Dream Interview by
The first resume book from the What Color Is Your Parachute? career guru Richard Bolles.
Resumes get an average of eight seconds of attention before going in the trash--or getting on the shortlist. That's just one of the findings reported here, as legendary career expert Richard N. Bolles presents new research about resumes in a guide that summarizes everything job-hunters and career-changers need to know about this essential tool.
This timely resource features the latest research on important resume topics such as key words, soft skills, scanning software, social media, and online posting. Bolles argues that on the basis of what we now know, we need to rethink what a resume is--and how it should be written. He details the words that must be avoided, and the words that must be used, on a resume that wins you interviews.
This slim volume distills a huge amount of information down to its very essence. Armed with tips and shortcuts based on the author's decades of experience, you can craft a resume and cover letter that will stand out to your dream employers--and increase your chances of getting interviews and landing jobs.
Call Number: ebookISBN: 9781607746584Publication Date: May 6, 2014
