Expert Resumes For Computer And Web Jobs

by Enelow, Wendy S.

• ISBN13: 9781593571276
• ISBN10: 1593571275
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-05-26
• Publisher: Jist Works

Summary

Finding a technology job in today's economy can be very challenging. It is more important than ever to be properly prepared and to find a competitive edge. This book gives resume strategies as well as 180 pages of sample resumes for computer professionals, giving computer and web job seekers the edge they need. The best-selling book in the successful Expert Resumes series, now revised for a second edition. This collection of resumes is aimed at computer, internet, and technology professionals at all levels. The authors present sound resume-writing advice, including how to create and use an electronic resume. The appendix includes internet resources for an effective online job search.

Table of Contents

About This Book	vii
Introduction	ix
PART I: Resume Writing, Strategy, and Formats	1	(54)
Resume Writing Strategies for Technology Professionals	3	(16)
Resume Strategies	4	(6)
Resume Strategy #1: Who Are You and How Do You Want to Be Perceived?	4	(1)
Resume Strategy #2: Sell It to Me... Don't Tell It to Me	5	(1)
Resume Strategy #3: Use Keywords	6	(1)
Resume Strategy #4: Use the ``Big'' and Save the ``Little''	7	(1)
Resume Strategy #5: Make Your Resume ``Interviewable''	8	(1)
Resume Strategy #6: Eliminate Confusion with Structure and Context	8	(1)
Resume Strategy #7: Use Function to Demonstrate Achievement	9	(1)
Resume Strategy #8: Remain in the Realm of Reality	9	(1)
Resume Strategy #9: Be Confident	9	(1)
There Are No Resume Writing Rules	10	(9)
Content Standards	10	(4)
Presentation Standards	14	(3)
Accuracy and Perfection	17	(2)
Writing Your Resume	19	(26)
Step-by-Step: Writing the Perfect Resume	20	(20)
Contact Information	20	(1)
Career Summary	21	(4)
Technical Qualifications	25	(2)
Professional Experience	27	(8)
Education, Credentials, and Certifications	35	(2)
The ``Extras''	37	(3)
Writing Tips, Techniques, and Important Lessons	40	(5)
Get It Down---Then Polish and Perfect It	40	(1)
Write Your Resume from the Bottom Up	41	(1)
Include Notable or Prominent ``Extra'' Stuff in Your Career Summary	41	(1)
Use Resume Samples to Get Ideas for Content, Format, and Organization	42	(1)
Stick to the Highlights	42	(1)
Include Dates or Not?	42	(2)
Always Send a Cover Letter When You Forward Your Resume	44	(1)
Never Include Salary History or Salary Requirements on Your Resume	44	(1)
Always Remember That You Are Selling	44	(1)
Printed, Scannable, Electronic, and Web Resumes	45	(10)
The Four Types of Resumes	45	(7)
The Printed Resume	45	(1)
The Scannable Resume	45	(1)
The Electronic Resume	46	(2)
The Web Resume	48	(4)
The Four Resume Types Compared	52	(2)
Are You Ready to Write Your Resume?	54	(1)
PART II: Sample Resumes for Computer and Web Jobs	55	(192)
Resumes for Computer Operators and Technicians	57	(22)
Resumes for Computer Systems Professionals	79	(26)
Resumes for Technology Support Professionals	105	(24)
Resumes for Network and Systems Technologists	129	(28)
Resumes for Web, Internet, E-Commerce, and Game-Design Professionals	157	(26)
Resumes for Project Managers and Technology Consultants	183	(28)
Resumes for Technology Managers and Executives	211	(36)
PART III: Cover Letters for Computer and Web Jobs	247	(22)
Writing a Winning Cover Letter	249	(12)
Six Steps to Writing Better Cover Letters	251	(6)
Step 1: Identify Your Key Selling Points	251	(2)
Step 2: Pre-Plan	253	(1)
Step 3: Write the Opening Paragraph	253	(1)
Step 4: Write the Body	254	(1)
Step 5: Write the Closing	255	(1)
Step 6: Polish, Proofread, and Finalize	256	(1)
Authors' Best Tips for Writing Winning Cover Letters	257	(3)
Don't Reinvent the Wheel	257	(1)
Sell It to Me; Don't Tell It to Me	258	(1)
Get Over Writer's Block	258	(1)
Answer the Employer's Most Important Question: ``What Can You Do for Me?''	258	(2)
Cover Letter Checklist	260	(1)
Sample Cover Letters	261	(8)
Appendix: Internet Career Resources	269	(6)
Dictionaries and Glossaries	269	(1)
Job Search Sites	270	(3)
Company Information	273	(1)
Interviewing Tips and Techniques	273	(1)
Salary and Compensation Information	274	(1)
Index of Contributors	275	(6)
Index	281