How to Write Better Resumes

by Grappo, Gary Joseph; Lewis, Adele

• ISBN13: 9780764102769
• ISBN10: 0764102761
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-02-01
• Publisher: B E S Pub Co

Summary

In addition to presenting 148 effective sample resumes that readers can adapt and use for their own purposes, this longtime bestseller and standard how-to manual provides comprehensive guidance in the art of job hunting. Tips are offered in making the most of word processing software to produce an attractive resume. Also included is advice on cover letters with sample letters.

Table of Contents

Introduction	v
1 The Art of Job Hunting	1	(4)
The Skill or Art of Job Hunting -- A 4-Step Career Strategy	3	(2)
2 Contents and Style of a Resume	5	(8)
Resume Styles	6	(1)
The Chronological (Historical) Resume	6	(1)
The Functional Resume	7	(1)
The Synoptic/Amplified Resume	8	(1)
The Imaginative/Creative Resume	8	(1)
The Electronic Resume	9	(1)
Electronic Resume Tips	10	(3)
3 Putting Yourself on Paper	13	(12)
Identifying Information	13	(2)
Job Objective or Career Goal	15	(1)
Employment History	15	(2)
Educational History	17	(1)
Professional Societies and Publications	17	(1)
Personal Information	18	(1)
References	18	(1)
Photographs	19	(1)
Reasons for Leaving Past Jobs	19	(1)
Salaries, Past and Present	19	(1)
Resume Appearance	19	(2)
Giving Your Resume "Eye Appeal"	21	(1)
Reproduction	21	(1)
The Use of Computers	21	(4)
4 Organizing Your Thoughts	25	(12)
Resume Workspace	25	(5)
Action Words	30	(2)
Sample Layouts	32	(5)
5 The Cover Letter	37	(32)
Types of Cover Letters	40	(1)
Response to an Ad	40	(1)
Direct Mail Letter	41	(1)
Letter to Employment Agencies	42	(1)
Letter to Colleague or Friend	42	(1)
Sample Cover Letters	42	(27)
6 Where Do You Find Work?	69	(70)
Look Around You	69	(1)
Classified Ads	70	(1)
Private Employment Agencies	71	(1)
State and Government Employment Agencies	72	(1)
Government Jobs	73	(1)
Chamber of Commerce	74	(1)
Temporary Services	74	(2)
Volunteer Work	76	(1)
Job Fairs	76	(1)
Work-Study Programs	77	(1)
Direct Mail Campaign	77	(2)
7 Following Through	79	(8)
Keeping a Record	79	(2)
Sample Follow-up Notes	81	(6)
8 Winning Interview Techniques	87	(10)
Positive Attitude	88	(1)
Dress Like a Winner	89	(1)
Upon Arriving at the Interview	89	(1)
Listening Is Important	90	(1)
Asking Questions Is Important, Too	90	(2)
Questions They Will Ask You	92	(1)
Develop a Sight-Seller	93	(1)
Salary Negotiation	94	(3)
9 Sample Resumes	97	(182)
10 Which Job Do I Take?	279	(2)
Index	281