Gallery of Best Resumes: A Collection of Quality Resumes by Professional Resume Writers

by Noble, David F.

• ISBN13: 9781563708091
• ISBN10: 1563708094
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-09-01
• Publisher: Jist Works

Summary

Looking for ways to stand out from the pool of job applicants? Now you can benefit from the "tricks of the trade" with this showcase collection of 215 outstanding, letter-perfect resumes written by professional resume writers! Special sections on Best Resume Tips and Best Cover Letter Tips will help you polish your work to perfection! Thousands of sample resumes were submitted by resume writers from across the country -- only the very best made it into The Gallery of Best Resumes, Second Edition. All are eye-catching, one-of-a-kind resumes that will help you land more job interviews. Includes examples of chronological resumes, functional resumes, combination resumes, and a curriculum vitae! Includes a one-of-a-kind Occupations Index and Features Index that will help you find exactly what you need! Book jacket.

Author Biography

David F. Noble has over 20 years of experience teaching English, writing, American literature, business communications, technical writing, and professional editing at several universities

Table of Contents

Foreword	vii
Acknowledgments	viii
Introduction	1	(1)
How This Book Is Organized	2	(1)
Who This Book Is For	3	(1)
What This Book Can Do for You	4	(1)
Part 1: Best Resume Tips	5	(14)
Best Resume Tips at a Glance	6	(1)
Best Resume Tips	7	(12)
Best Resume Writing Strategies	8	(1)
Best Resume Design and Layout Tips	9	(5)
Best Resume Writing Style Tips	14	(5)
Part 2: The Gallery	19	(344)
The Gallery at a Glance	20	(1)
How to Use the Gallery	21	(342)
Resumes on Special Paper	23	(36)
Special Paper Information	57	(2)
Resumes Grouped by Occupational Fields
Accounting/Finance Resumes	59	(14)
Administrative Support Resumes	73	(10)
Animal Care Resumes	83	(6)
Career Change Resumes	89	(16)
Communications Resumes	105	(10)
Consultant Resumes	115	(10)
Education/Training Resumes	125	(20)
Graduating/Graduated Student Resumes	145	(16)
Insurance/Real Estate Resumes	161	(12)
Maintenance and Material Handling Resumes	173	(16)
Management Resumes	189	(56)
Medical and Health Care Resumes	245	(32)
Professional Service Resumes	277	(12)
Psychology and Social Work Resumes	289	(10)
Sales/Marketing Resumes	299	(42)
Technology/Engineering/Science Resumes	341	(22)
Part 3: Best Cover Letter Tips	363	(44)
Best Cover Letter Tips at a Glance	364	(1)
Best Cover Letter Writing Tips	365	(42)
Myths about Cover Letters	365	(1)
Tips for Polishing Cover Letters	366	(8)
Using Good Strategies for Letters	366	(1)
Using Pronouns Correctly	367	(1)
Using Verb Forms Correctly	368	(1)
Using Punctuation Correctly	369	(3)
Using Words Correctly	372	(2)
Exhibit of Cover Letters	374	(33)
Appendix: List of Contributors	407	(10)
Occupation Index	417	(4)
Features Index	421