Perfect Resume

Author: (USA) Kennedy
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Say goodbye to the plain and unassuming resume of the past. With the help of this friendly and comprehensive resume guide, make your resume not only visually appealing but also deeply compelling. May your new resume smoothly lead you through the door to the interview. Joyce Ryan Kennedy is a "Today's Career" column writer for over 100 newspapers. In addition to this book, she is also the author of "Dummies" series books such as "Job Interviews" and "Resume Writing." Why is the "Dummies" series so popular abroad. In more than 40 countries and regions worldwide, the "Dummies" series has become the readers' first choice for reference when encountering new things. Unlike similar books, the "Dummies" series—covering all types of books that readers are interested in and may need: management, career planning, personal finance, health, art, travel, cooking—has an almost universally recognized brand. The "Dummies" series has become the target of famous media. The striking yellow and black cover grabs the reader's attention. The expert-level author team is the best guarantee. Learn how to:
- Master the wording, formatting, and essential information in your resume.
- Write targeted resumes for companies in different industries.
- Craft your resume based on your professional background and work experience.
- Get your resume into the hands of key decision-makers.
The true face of "Dummies" books. What exactly is the "Dummies" series? Practical knowledge, engaging language, and easy-to-use features help readers work effectively and live a relaxed life. Who is the "Dummies" series for? Beginners, readers with some experience, and expert-level readers—anyone looking to enter a new field, or anyone wanting to work and live effectively and systematically. What makes the "Dummies" series unique? It offers straightforward explanations, well-chosen illustrations, quick-reference "cheat sheets," thought-provoking cartoons, and real-life case studies, making learning a fun experience. This book is highly practical and humorous in style, making the serious task of writing a personal resume engaging. It not only covers the format and wording of resumes but also delves into topics rarely mentioned in other books, such as the massive changes in resumes in the new era, different resume design focuses for different audiences, resumes tailored to specific companies and positions, online resumes, ways to enhance the credibility of your resume, and strategies for handling resume challenges. Additionally, it introduces how to send your resume to the right places, how to overcome your fatal flaws in a resume, a resume checklist, and sample resumes.
Target Audience: College and university graduates seeking their first job, and employees looking to change careers.