The Resume Makeover

by Allen, Jeffrey G.

• ISBN13: 9780471436409
• ISBN10: 0471436402
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-10-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The Resume Makeover Second EditionThe first and only interactive resume guide from the nation's leading job-search expertIn today's tumultuous job market, a lackluster resume isn't even worth the cost of a stamp or the click of a mouse. Make your resume shine with the help of the one-on-one guidance found in The Resume Makeover. Written by bestselling career author Jeffrey Allen, this updated how-to manual is loaded with insider tips and step-by-step guidelines on how to create attention-grabbing, high-profile resumes guaranteed to get you the interviews you desire. Once your resume is written, simply send it to the address listed in the book and, in just one week's time, your resume will be returned to you with a point-by-point critique and a detailed list of expert recommendations on how to make it even better! You also receive: Before-and-after examples from a wide array of fields that reveal the do's and don'ts of writing effective resumes New information on techniques for Internet transmittal of resumes Special chapters on successful cover letters and follow-up letters The best typefaces and types of paper to use for different markets A new list of the most popular Internet resume posting services, their addresses, and focus Get more interviews and land the job of your dreams with the surefire tips found in The Resume Makeover!

Author Biography

JEFFREY G. ALLEN, JD, CPC, is America’s leading placement attorney and the bestselling author of twenty career books. Allen has more than thirty-five years of experience as a recruiter, personnel manager, and lawyer. He has also served as Director of the National Placement Law Center and Special Advisor to the American Employment Association.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xi
What a Resume Is (and Isn't)	1	(5)
Everyone with a business or professional goal needs a resume
Few know what belongs in it
Even fewer know how to structure and write the one out of a hundred that lands the interview
That's why 99 percent of them aren't worth the (usually cheap) paper they're photocopied on
Planning Your Resume	6	(4)
Psych yourself up and get started
To write a standout resume, you must first understand and believe in your own worth
You have intrinsic value possessed by no one else
Here's how to tap into it
Information Blocks---Fill in the Blanks	10	(26)
Writing a resume isn't difficult; it just takes organization
Knowing what to include and what to leave out gets you more than halfway there
In this chapter, you map out your background, experience, skills, and education the right way
Resume Styles---Which One Is Right for You?	36	(35)
Unlike party hats, one size does not fit all
Check the examples in this chapter
Follow a few proven rules and draft the one resume that shines out from the competitive stack
Polishing and Printing Your Resume	71	(5)
Edit. Proof. Reread. Pick the right type style, paper, and printing process
Target your employment prospect with a perfectly spelled, clearly written presentation
Writing the Cover Letter	76	(22)
Sometimes putting even the perfect resume into an envelope by itself isn't enough
Let the cover letter pave the way
Here's what to say
Electronic Resumes	98	(20)
Computerized databases storing thousands of resumes are a reality
The Internet, that first megalink on the super-information highway, lists savvy job seekers' resumes in a specialized format
Your basic resume is the key
Now, add the keywords to make the computer narrow the search parameters for you
Here's how to create and circulate your electronic resume
Resume Samples	118	(173)
What's right and what's wrong with these resumes? No guesswork here; in a cross section of careers, you'll see how to turn problem resumes into perfect specimens
Index	291