Ferguson Guide to Resumes and Job Hunting Skills : A Handbook for Recent Graduates and Those Entering the Workplace for the First Time

by Hinds, Maurene J.

• ISBN13: 9780816057962
• ISBN10: 0816057966
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-30
• Publisher: Facts on File

Summary

A comprehensive guide to the essentials of the job-hunting process includes up-to-date information on the basics of job-searching, getting organized, preparing résumés, mastering cover letters, and interview techniques. Simultaneous.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	v
Introduction	vii
PART I: Finding a Career Path
What Do I Want to Do?	3	(8)
Putting It All Together	11	(5)
Do Not Hit the Pavement Yet	16	(5)
Where the Jobs Are: Beyond the Classifieds	21	(9)
The Next Step: Back to Square One	30	(4)
PART II: Writing the Resume
Why Do I Need a Resume to Flip Burgers?	34	(6)

Excerpts

Praise for the hardcover edition:
...offers practical advice on finding a career path, writing résumés, writing cover letters, and interviewing.—Reference & Research Book News
...comprehensive coverage of résumé types, content, and style along with cover letters and their use...would be useful...in a personal collection.—American Reference Books Annual
A proper resume and effective job-hunting skills can go a long way in getting a foot in the door. An invaluable handbook for those looking to improve their ability to find a job, The Ferguson Guide to Résumés and Job-Hunting Skills covers all the essential elements of the job-hunting process—from finding a career track that matches one's needs and interests to organizing and writing a resume and cover letter to getting and conducting successful job interviews.
More than 100 samples illustrate many different types of resumes and cover letters. Additional information explores the benefits of preparing a resume early, both as a tool for career exploration and as a way to help readers prepare for the professional world. Each of the four major sections includes several chapters covering each aspect of the topic.
Coverage includes:
Looking for a job and career: self-assessment, the basics of job searching, looking beyond the classifieds, and getting organized
Writing a resume: the purpose of a resume, a step-by-step guide to preparing a resume, and different types of resumes such as chronological, functional, and combined resumes
Writing a cover letter: the function of a cover letter, common mistakes to avoid, and different types of cover letters such as broadcast letters and personal letters
Interviewing: what to expect and what to accomplish, communication techniques, dressing right, fielding and asking questions, and following up.
The perfect guide for those looking to improve their resume or find the right job, The Ferguson Guide to Résumés and Job-Hunting Skills is packed with authoritative, up-to-date information.