The Quick Resume & Cover Letter Book: Write & Use an Effective Resume in Only One Day

by Farr, J. Michael

• ISBN13: 9781563706349
• ISBN10: 1563706342
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-12-01
• Publisher: Jist Works

Summary

Expert, award-winning advice on creating a self-directed job search, understanding interviewing basics, and creating impressive cover and follow-up letters.

Author Biography

Mike Farr has been teaching, writing, and developing his job search techniques for over 20 years. He has written over 20 books

Table of Contents

Quick Tips on How to Use This Book	p. vii
Preface	p. viii
The Same-Day Resume	p. 1
Quick Tips for Creating and Using a Resume	p. 3
Good Reasons to Have a Resume
Basic Guidelines for Writing and Producing a Resume
Types of Resumes
Do a Simple Resume in About an Hour	p. 17
Chronological Resume Samples
Major Sections of a Chronological Resume
"Instant Resume" Worksheet for Writing Your Chronological Resume
Write a Skills Resume in Just a Few Hours	p. 39
Why You Should Consider a Skills Resume
Writing and Fine-Tuning Your Skills Resume
Sample JIST Cards and Skills Resumes
A More Thorough Approach to Resume Writing (and Career Planning)	p. 67
Develop a Powerful New Skills Language	p. 69
Can You Communicate Your Skills?
Three Major Types of Skills
Identifying the Skills to Include on Your Resume
Document the Many Details of Your Work and Life Experience	p. 77
Worksheets to Help You Document Specific Information for a Superior Resume
Your Most Important Accomplishments and Skills to Tell an Employer
Identify Your Perfect Job and Industry	p. 91
250 Jobs and 60 Major Industries to Consider
Issues to Consider in Defining Your Job Objective
Writing Your Job Objective
Present Strengths and Overcome "Problems" on Your Resume, Plus Other Miscellaneous Matters	p. 121
Never Highlight a Negative
Quick Tips for Handling Specific Problems on Your Resume
Write a Better Resume Now	p. 141
Tips for Getting Help If Needed
Comprehensive Resume Worksheet for Writing a Better Resume
Reminders for Writing and Designing Your Resume
Quick Tips for Using the Internet in Your Job Search	p. 171
The Many Ways to Use the Internet in Your Job Search
Adapting Your Resume for Electronic Use
Quick Tips for Increasing Your Job Search Effectiveness on the Internet
The Most Useful Internet Sites for Job Seekers
A Stupendous Collection of Professionally Written and Designed Resumes	p. 193
Quick Cover Letters, Thank-You Notes, JIST Cards, and Other Job Search Correspondence	p. 293
The 15-Minute Cover Letter, Plus Tips on How and When to Use It	p. 295
Quick Tips for Writing Superior Cover Letters
Writing Cover Letters to People You Know and Don't Know
Cover Letter Samples
Two of the Most Effective Job Search Tools--Thank-You Notes and JIST Cards, Plus Other Job Search Correspondence	p. 319
Three Times When You Should Send Thank-You Notes--and Why
Quick Tips for Writing Thank-You Notes
Sample Thank-You Notes
The Power of JIST Cards
Other Job Search Correspondence
Seven Steps to Getting a Good Job in Less Time	p. 337
Seven Steps for a Quick and Successful Job Search
The Two Job Search Methods That Work the Best
Three-Step Process for Answering Interview Questions
Appendices
Sample Job Description from the Occupational Outlook Handbook	p. 367
List of Resume Contributors	p. 373
Index	p. 377
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