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Resumes
Signs of a Great Résumé by
Your résumé should be full of !@#$%. Just ask Scott Vedder. Scott has developed a simple way to make your résumé speak for itself, using !@#$%, the Signs of a Great Résumé. Each sign showcases your experience and skills and highlights your greatest achievements and contributions. ! Any part of your experience that was "amazing!" @ Defining points, places, dates and things in your career # Numbers that quantify and prove your past successes $ The dollar value of your contributions % Figures that easily show growth and results Whether you're a recent grad or a CEO, a garbage collector or an astrophysicist, you can use Signs of a Great Résumé to make your experience shine... and recruiters love to see some nice, shiny experience on a résumé! This lighthearted book presents an effective approach to the serious business of writing résumés. Scott's style is humorous, easy to understand and fun to read ...if he does say so himself! In this book you'll learn how to customize your résumé for each job using !@#$%, how to write a great cover letter and more. So what are you waiting for? Buy this book and get to work!
Call Number: HF 5383 .V43 (AC,CM,ML)ISBN: 9781475291841Publication Date: 2012-07-03
Creating Your First Resume by
Written in a workbook-style with brand new resume samples for each type of entry level and that represent the push toward STEM technical programs to provide training and certifications for high school students. It includes effective material for training in technical programs and high school career classes. It contains fully updated information with recent resume examples and is presented in clear, plain language with directions and suggestions for creating the best resume possible for the job seekers experience.
Call Number: HF5383 .T76 2016 (AC)ISBN: 9780986142109Publication Date: 2015-08-05
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Knock Em Dead Resumes by
Knock Em Dead Resumes, 11th edition. How to write a killer resume and use it to get more job interviews and job offers than you have ever had before. Every page packed with practical, easy-to-follow advice for creating your resume.
Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780991270460Publication Date: 2015-09-20
Best Resumes and Letters for Ex-Offenders by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781570234095Publication Date: 2020-10-07Second Edition
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: 9781119539285Publication Date: 2019-03-19
Cover Lettters
The Cover Letter Book by
In a competitive job market, first impressions are vital. To get an interview you're going to have to stand out and a well-executed cover letter is vital to ensure that you do not fall at the first hurdle. This book takes you through all the essential rules and high impact strategies to ensure your cover letter makes you stand out from the crowd. It takes a detailed look at the fifteen most common cover letter mistakes to ensure you do not make the errors that the competition will be, and covers everysituation from email and fax to speculative letters, career-development letters and advert-response letters.
Call Number: HF5383 .I548 2016 (ML)ISBN: 9781292086392Publication Date: 2016-01-01
Writing Resumes and Cover Letters for Dummies - Australia / NZ by
Practical tricks for standing out from the crowd and getting the job you want in the Australian and New Zealand market Applying for jobs in today's tight job market can seem like an overwhelming process. Competition is fierce and employers expect more than ever before from job applicants. With unemployment and redundancies rising, it's simply not a good time to be looking. So how do make yourself stand out? Writing Resumes and Cover Letters For Dummies, Second Australian & New Zealand Edition shows you how to catch a recruiter's attention. Presenting a wealth of sample resumes and cover letters, this handy, easy-to-use guide shows you how to write a killer cover letter, format your resume for online use, use social networking to your advantage, and tailor your resume and cover letters for specific positions and companies. Designed specifically for job hunters in Australia and New Zealand Offers practical tips and advice on crafting a great resume and a perfect cover letter for any kind of position Includes advice on addressing government selection criteria Features ten ways to turn off a recruiter and ten tips for the perfect presentation No matter how tough the job market is, a great resume and cover letter combination will help you get the attention you deserve. Writing Resumes and Cover Letters For Dummies gives you all the tools and tips you need to get noticed--and get your dream job!
Call Number: HF 5383 .M33 2014 (CM)ISBN: 9780730307808Publication Date: 2015-05-04
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Step-by-Step Cover Letters by
Step-by-Step Cover Letters uses a foolproof system of paragraph starters and an overall framework to help readers easily build outstanding cover letters that will get interviews and job offers. Professional resume writer and personal branding strategist Evelyn Salvador leads you through the steps of writing a compelling first paragraph, showing the value you bring, developing and communicating your brand in your letter, summarizing your key accomplishments, editing your letter, and compelling the employer to pick up the phone and call you for an interview. The included CD-ROM is chock-full of cover letter samples and templates, as well as letter-building worksheets and other tools.
Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781593577803Publication Date: 2010-08-01
Cover Letter Magic by
Cover Letter Magic reveals the inside secrets for creating phenomenal cover letters that get noticed and land interviews. Step-by-step instructions throughout the book teach readers how to write, format, and distribute their cover letters for maximum impact. This extensive resource showcases more than 130 sample cover letters for all types of job seekers, including blue collar and trades, new graduate, mid-career professionals, senior managers and executives, and technical and scientific professions. Before-and-After transformations demonstrate how to turn a boring letter into a knockout. New content for this edition includes a chapter on recession-proofing your career and lifetime career management, as well as more sample electronic cover letters.
Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781593577353Publication Date: 2009-11-01
Interviewing
Why You? by
The international bestseller that has helped many thousands of readers move on in their lives and careers, now completely revised and updated When did you last have a life-changing conversation? The chances are, if you're applying for jobs and being invited to interview, that you're about to have one. Why You? 101 Interview Questions You'll Never Fear Again offers you everything you need to make sure you're ready, with powerful preparation techniques, the lowdown on how to answer the most common questions, and--above all--how to adopt a winning mindset at interview that will help you succeed on the day.
Call Number: HF 5549.5 .I6 R433 2021 (ML)Publication Date: 2021-08-01
101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions, 25th Anniversary Edition by
Updated for today's job market, the classic interview prep guide helps you say the right words and get the job you want. No matter how good you look, how much research you've done, or how perfectly your qualifications match the job description, if you're not prepared with great answers to the toughest interview questions, you won't get the job. 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions is a manual that will help you home in on exactly what the interviewer is trying to learn . . . with each and every question he or she asks. If you've never done well on interviews, never even been on a job interview, or just want to make sure a lousy interview doesn't cost you a job you really want, Ron Fry will help you get that job--as he has helped millions of people nationwide and throughout the world.
Call Number: HF 5549.5 .I6 F75 2016 (ML)Publication Date: 2016-02-22
101 Job Interview Questions You'll Never Fear Again by
"An insider's guide to the perfect interview." --Daily Express What are job interviewers actually looking for in a candidate? What questions will they ask? What does each question really mean? What are the answers that will secure you the job? James Reed, chairman of one of the world's largest recruiting agencies, takes you into the minds of top interviewers and reveals the answers that will land your dream job. 101 Job Interview Questions You'll Never Fear Again provides the best strategies for dealing with everything from classic questions like "Tell me about yourself" and "What are your greatest weaknesses?" to puzzlers like "Sell me this pen" and "How many traffic lights are there in New York?" You'll learn: · The "Fateful 15" questions that form the basis of nearly every question you'll be asked. · The 101 most common questions and what the interviewer is really asking. · Top line tactics for formulating winning answers about your career goals, character, competency, and creativity. · How to identify the types of interviewers and adapt accordingly. · How to adopt the right mindset, dress code, and approach to stand out from the pack. "Gives you the answers they really want. Great as interview preparation." --The Sun "Takes much of the fear out of preparing for a job interview." --Sunday Post "Well-written and well-organized. Strongly recommended for anyone preparing for a job interview." --Library Journal
Call Number: HF 5549.5 .I6 R433 2014 (ML)Publication Date: 2016-05-03
Job Interviews That Get You Hired by
This book covers it all: how to prepare, what to wear, how to follow up with style, how to face savvy interviewers and field tough questions with ease. Job Interviews That Get You Hired dispenses authoritative advice on networking to advance the job search; researching companies before the interview; the ten success factors most employers look for; the top 25 interview mistakes; how to handle group, panel, case, and recruiter interviews; the ten tough questions interviewers ask; the smartest questions an interviewee can ask; and how to negotiate the best deal.
Call Number: HF5549.5.I6 J63 (AC,CM)Publication Date: 2007-03-21
101 Smart Questions to Ask on Your Interview, Fourth Edition by
Don't become tongue-tied during the most crucial phase of the interview process. 101 Smart Questions to Ask on Your Interview is for every job candidate who thinks the question "Do you have any questions for me?" marks the end of an interview. In Fry's view, it marks the beginning of the last and perhaps most important interview phase, one that's so important that failing to properly prepare for it can undo all the rest of your hard work, including providing great answers to tough questions. Fry shows you how to take charge of the interview process, presenting yourself as the self-managing, versatile, and confident candidate most employers are seeking. He demonstrates how to use the interview process to sell the company on you while obtaining the information necessary to make sure you are sold on them. From what to ask, when to ask it, and the kinds of answers to expect, 101 Smart Questions to Ask on Your Interview gives every candidate, from first-timers to seasoned pros, the practical information and advice they need to ace the entire interview...and get their dream job.
Call Number: HF5549.5 .I6 F76 2016 (ML)Publication Date: 2016-02-22
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Don't Wear Flip-Flops to Your Interview by
When it comes to getting a job, the smallest thing can trip you up. For 30 years, Dr. Paul Powers has asked thousands of successful job hunters a few basic but important questions: What do you wish someone had told you when you started your job search? What (obvious or not-so-obvious) job hunting mistake will you never make again? What job hunting tip, secret, or technique would you stress to your very best friend? Don't Wear Flip-Flops to Your Interview is packed with strategies and techniques that are practical, market proven, easy to use, and often humorous. Added to this powerful mix are the hard-won lessons from the personal experiences of thousands of professionals who have succeeded in the job-changing game. Don't Wear Flip-Flops to Your Interview takes you through every crucial step in your job search, from getting interviews and answering those really tricky questions to negotiating the best deal possible.
Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781632659965Publication Date: 2015-08-17
Interview Answers by
nterview answers is unlike the majority of interview techniques books because it steers clear of blindingly obvious advice such as not to wear track-suit bottoms or turn up drunk to your interview, and instead provides a way into the mind of the interviewer so that you can spot the likely questions and know how to answer them differently depending on the perspective of the interviewer.
Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781909652309Publication Date: 2011-12-23
Job Interview Basics; Job Ready by
Themes: Life Skills, Job Interview Basics, Job Skills, Independent Living, Flip Book, Fiction, Nonfiction, Teen, Young Adult, Emergent Reader, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Each 5-book set in the series covers a key aspect of independent living, such as managing money, finding and keeping a job, or completing common household tasks. Developed for students reading at the most basic level, the books range in readability from 1.0-1.9 and have Lexile scores of HL130L to HL230L. Each book is actually two books in one, with a nonfiction side and a fiction side. The nonfiction side teaches students about an important life skills topic, and the fiction side helps them generalize the skills as they read about teens in real-world situations. JOB SKILLS: Build students job skills with this five-book set. Important aspects of jobs and managing basic skills on your own are explored in these nonfiction/fiction flip books. Topics include: preparing a resume, finding a job, job interview basics, how to act on the job, and employee rights.
Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781680214109Publication Date: 2017-03-24
How to Prepare for Interviews and Develop Your Career as a Nurse or MidwifeCall Number: eBookISBN: 9781908625830Publication Date: 2020
