No-Nonsense Resumes

by Enelow, Wendy S.

• ISBN13: 9781564149053
• ISBN10: 1564149056
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-11-30
• Publisher: Career Pr Inc

Summary

For the first time ever, here's a resume book that clears away the clutter and gets back to the "brass tacks" of what it takes to write and design a resume that will get you interviews and job offers. The authors, professional resume writers, share their insights, knowledge, and more than 35 years of combined experience to help you prepare a resume that will get you noticed, not passed over. No-Nonsense Resumesbegins with a thorough, but easy-to-understand explanation of the key elements that are vital to creating an attention grabbing resume, including how to: stategically position your resume; showcase your skills and achievements; format and design a professional looking resume; select and integrate key words; and prepare and distribute your electronic resume. Subsequent chapters offer specific tips on creating winning resumes for job opportunities in virtually every profession.

Table of Contents

Introduction	5	(2)
Simple Truths About Resume Writing	7	(18)
The Six Simple Truths About Resume Writing	7	(15)
Truth #1: Write To the Future	8	(1)
Truth #2: Know Who You Are	9	(6)
Truth #3: Strategy and Positioning Are Key	15	(1)
Truth #4: Sell It; Don't Tell It	16	(1)
Truth #5: Keywords Rock!	17	(3)
Truth #6: There Are No Rules for Resume Writing	20	(2)
Top 10 Critical Mistakes to Avoid	22	(3)
Simple Truths About Resume Formatting and Design	25	(14)
Resume Formats	25	(7)
Chronological Resumes	26	(2)
Functional Resumes	28	(2)
Hybrid Resumes	30	(2)
Resume Designs	32	(2)
Top 10 Critical Formatting and Design Mistakes to Avoid	34	(5)
Simple Truths About Writing Your Resume	39	(16)
Step-by-Step Process	39	(1)
The Key Resume Elements	40	(12)
Contact Information	40	(2)
Career Summary	42	(3)
Professional Experience	45	(3)
Education	48	(2)
The Extras	50	(2)
Age Does Matter	52	(1)
Streamlining Your Writing Process	53	(2)
Simple Truths About Electronic Resumes	55	(14)
Electronic Resumes	56	(13)
E-mail Attachments	56	(2)
ASCII Text Files	58	(2)
Scannable Resumes	60	(1)
Web Resumes	61	(8)
Resumes for Accounting, Banking, and Finance Careers	69	(13)
Keywords and Keyword Phrases	70	(1)
Sample Resumes	71	(11)
Resumes for Administrative and Clerical Careers	82	(11)
Keywords and Keyword Phrases	83	(1)
Sample Resumes	84	(9)
Resumes for Government Careers	93	(13)
Keywords and Keyword Phrases	94	(1)
Sample Resumes	95	(11)
Resumes for Healthcare and Social Service Careers	106	(14)
Keywords and Keyword Phrases	107	(1)
Sample Resumes	108	(12)
Resumes for Hospitality and Food Service Careers	120	(15)
Keywords and Keyword Phrases	121	(1)
Sample Resumes	122	(13)
Resumes for Human Resources and Training Careers	135	(13)
Keywords and Keyword Phrases	136	(1)
Sample Resumes	137	(11)
Resumes for Law Enforcement and Legal Careers	148	(12)
Keywords and Keyword Phrases	149	(1)
Sample Resumes	150	(10)
Resumes for Manufacturing and Operation Careers	160	(15)
Keywords and Keyword Phrases	161	(1)
Sample Resumes	162	(13)
Resumes for Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service Careers	175	(13)
Keywords and Keyword Phrases	176	(1)
Sample Resumes	177	(11)
Resumes for Skilled Trades Careers	188	(9)
Keywords and Keyword Phrases	189	(1)
Sample Resumes	190	(7)
Resumes for Teaching and Education Careers	197	(10)
Keywords and Keyword Phrases	198	(1)
Sample Resumes	199	(8)
Resumes for Technology, Science, and Engineering Careers	207	(16)
Keywords and Keyword Phrases	208	(1)
Sample Resumes	209	(14)
Appendix A: Resume Writing Worksheet	223	(4)
Appendix B: Professional Keyword List	227	(2)
Appendix C: Contributors	229	(4)
Index	233	(4)
About the Authors	237