Best Resumes for College Students and New Grads: Jump-Start Our Career

by Kursmark, Louise M.

• ISBN13: 9781563709005
• ISBN10: 1563709007
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-10-01
• Publisher: Jist Works

Summary

Jist's newest resume book showcases more than 100 top-notch sample resumes and cover letters written specifically for college students and new graduates. This timely title is targeted to help college students and graduates at all levels land the jobs they want.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Thirteen Steps to an Effective Resume	vi
Part 1: Working Toward Your New Career	1	(53)
Proving Your Value to Employers	2	(17)
Step 1: Identify Your Job Target and Write Job Target Statements	2	(2)
Step 2: Identify Core Job Qualifications	4	(6)
Hard and Soft Skills	4	(1)
Finding Job Qualifications	5	(2)
Some Skills Are Always Valuable	7	(1)
Put Together Your Skills List	7	(3)
Step 3: Compile Evidence of Your Hard and Soft Skills	10	(9)
Consider All Sources for Evidence of Your Abilities	10	(1)
Draft Your Skills Evidence	11	(1)
Sample Skills Summary Proof Worksheets	12	(7)
Writing Your Resume	19	(19)
Step 4: Start Strongly with Well-Organized Contact Information	22	(1)
Step 5: Sell Your Strongest Qualifications in a Powerful Skills Summary	23	(5)
Write Your Objective/Skills Summary	23	(4)
Alternatives to a Simple Skills Summary	27	(1)
Step 6: Emphasize Education as a Key Credential	28	(3)
Write Your Education Section	28	(2)
Sample Education Sections	30	(1)
Step 7: Describe Your Work Experience with a Focus on Skills and Achievements	31	(2)
Write Your Experience Section	32	(1)
Sample Job Experience Phrasings	32	(1)
Step 8: Add the Extras to Give Yourself a Competitive Advantage	33	(1)
What Do Others Say About You?	34	(1)
Write Your Extra Section(s)	34	(1)
Step 9: Format, Edit, and Polish Your Draft	34	(3)
Use Formatting to Guide the Reader	34	(1)
Keep It Short	35	(1)
Use Type Creatively Yet Appropriately	35	(1)
Write Using ``Resume Language''	36	(1)
Pull All Together	37	(1)
Format, Edit, and Polish Your Draft	37	(1)
Step 10: Cross-Check Your Evidence Against Core Job Qualifications	37	(1)
Step 11: Proofread Your Final Resume	37	(1)
Managing Your Job Search---Online and Off	38	(8)
Step 12: Convert Your Resume for an Online Job Search	38	(6)
Convert Your Resume: Text Format	39	(2)
Convert Your Resume: Scannable Format	41	(1)
Post Your Resume on the Internet	41	(3)
Step 13: Make Networking Work for You	44	(2)
Writing Effective Job Search Letters	46	(8)
Language and Tone	46	(1)
Cover Letters	46	(3)
Attention!	46	(1)
Because	47	(1)
Close	47	(1)
Sample Cover Letters	47	(2)
E-mail Cover Letters	49	(1)
Thank-You Letters	50	(4)
Part 2: Sample Resumes for College Graduates and Students	54	(148)
Resumes for Associate Degree Graduates	55	(11)
Resumes for Internship and Co-op Applicants	66	(20)
Resumes for Graduates with Bachelor's Degrees	86	(64)
Resumes for Graduates with Advanced Degrees	150	(36)
Resumes for Nontraditional Students	186	(16)
Appendix A: Job Target Worksheet	202	(1)
Appendix B: Core Knowledge and Skills Worksheet	203	(2)
Appendix C: Skills Summary Proof Worksheet	205	(2)
Appendix D: Resume Development Worksheet	207	(5)
Find a Professional Resume Writer Near You	212	(4)
Index	216