Goof-Proof Resumes and Cover Letters

by Devine, Felice Primeau

• ISBN13: 9781576854624
• ISBN10: 1576854620
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-04-04
• Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning

Summary

This is a new addition to our best-selling series -- Success in 20 Minutes a Day (over one million units life sales). Grammar Success provides 20 lessons that promote an in-depth understanding of grammar in a short amount of time. This is full of practical yet fun exercises covering all the fundamentals of grammar rules. Also includes a FREE online link to instantly scored grammar exercises.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: THE GOOF-PROOF RESUME
SECTION ONE The Goof-Up: Sorting Out What a Resume Is . . . and Is Not	1	(6)
SECTION TWO The Goof-Up: Using a Traditional Resume Format that Doesn't Match Your Experience	7	(10)
Using the Chronological Resume Format	9	(3)
Using the Functional Resume Format	12	(2)
Using the Targeted Resume Format	14	(3)
SECTION THREE The Goof-Up: Failing to Take Advantage of Electronic Resumes	17	(16)
Using the Electronic Resume Format	19	(3)
Electronic Resume Creation Tips	22	(2)
Using Keywords in the Electronic and Scannable Resume Formats	24	(2)
When to Use the Keyword-Based/Scannable Resume Format	26	(4)
Goof-Proof Online Resume Templates	30	(3)
SECTION FOUR The Goof-Up: Mixed-Up Main Resume Sections	33	(12)
Heading	34	(3)
Job Objective	37	(2)
Work/Employment Experience	39	(3)
Educational Experience	42	(3)
SECTION FIVE The Goof-Up: Forgetting the Extras	45	(16)
Professional Affiliations	47	(3)
Military Service	50	(2)
Accreditations and Licenses	52	(2)
Personal and Professional References	54	(1)
Listing Your GPA (Grade Point Average)	55	(2)
Special Skills	57	(4)
SECTION SIX The Goof-Up: Not Presenting Your Information Clearly	61	(14)
Using Bulleted Lists	63	(2)
Strive for Clarity	65	(3)
Add Impact with Action Words and Power Phrases	68	(2)
Proofread Your Resume	70	(5)
PART TWO: THE GOOF-PROOF COVER LETTER
SECTION ONE The Goof-Up: Sorting Out What a Cover Letter Is . . . and Is Not	75	(6)
SECTION TWO The Goof-Up: Being Careless with Your Cover Letter	81	(8)
Gather Your Contact Information	83	(2)
Check Your Spelling and Grammar	85	(1)
Personalize Every Cover Letter	86	(1)
Looks Count	87	(2)
SECTION THREE The Goof-Up: Not Organizing Your Cover Letter	89	(16)
Heading and Salutation	91	(3)
The Opening Paragraph	94	(2)
Primary Message Paragraphs	96	(2)
The Supporting Paragraph	98	(1)
The Specific Request for Action	99	(2)
The Closing Paragraph	101	(1)
The Closing Salutation	102	(3)
SECTION FOUR The Goof-Up: Forgetting to Format Your Cover Letter	105	(14)
Cover Letter Formats	107	(4)
Quick Tips for Formatting Your Cover Letter	111	(2)
Finishing Touches	113	(6)
PART THREE: RESOURCES
Appendix A Effective Action Words and Keywords	119	(6)
Appendix B Print and Online Resources	125