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How to Write & Design a Professional Resume to Get the Job: Insider Secrets You Need to Know [With CDROM]
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Mayer, Dale
matlee123
, January 05, 2009
How to Write & Design a Professional Résumé to Get the Job: Insider Secrets You Need to Know – With Companion CD-ROM by Dale Mayer Having an effective professional résumé can make the difference between being offered the position you want and reading the want ads. Today’s job market is more competitive than ever and if you are going to stand a chance against the dozens or even hundreds of other applicants competing for the same position you want, you need a résumé that will not only highlight your education, experience and abilities, but one that will do that in a way that will catch the attention and the approval of your prospective employer. “How to Write & Design a Professional Résumé to Get the Job: Insider Secrets You Need to Know – With Companion CD-ROM” by Dale Mayer is a comprehensive guide that will show you how to create a winning résumé and cover letter for any job situation. This book is laid out in an easy-to-follow format that gives you templates and guides you can use to write your own professional résumé and supporting letters. It helps you identify and list your assets and experience so that you can present yourself in a manner that will get you noticed. Whether you are creating a traditional paper résumé or you need one that is optimized for scanning or one that will be submitted electronically, this guide has examples and guidelines to help you. One of the most effective components of this book is the chapter that addresses the individual parts of your résumé, such as the goal or objective, the professional summary or the personal information sections of your résumé. By addressing each component individually and knowing how to make that piece excellent, you will achieve a much more professional end result. You will also find worksheets and case studies that will give you easy to follow examples so you know your efforts are on the right track. What makes “How to Write & Design a Professional Résumé to Get the Job: Insider Secrets You Need to Know – With Companion CD-ROM” by Dale Mayer the most effective résumé writing guide you can find is that it also shows you how to create winning cover letters, appreciation letters to send after an interview, reference letters and a portfolio to showcase the evidence of your skills. You will find comprehensive instruction that is easy to understand and simple to follow for each and every component of the job seeking journey. When you know how to present yourself professionally, your chances of landing the job are increased exponentially. This guide is your go-to source to do just that. Rating- 5 “How to Write & Design a Professional Résumé to Get the Job: Insider Secrets You Need to Know – With Companion CD-ROM” by Dale Mayer
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How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Wedding Consultant & Planning Business With CDROM
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John N Peragine
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, January 05, 2009
How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Wedding Consultant & Planning Business — With Companion CD-ROM by John Peragine, Jr. One of the fastest growing industries is the consulting business. As people’s lives get increasingly busy, they are becoming more accustomed to hiring a consultant to help them plan events, or coach them in their business and personal lives or manage their money. Wedding consultants are more popular now than ever, but in order to be truly successful as a wedding consultant, you need to understand the ins and outs of the situation so that you can create a wedding consultant business that provides you with a winning business opportunity. “How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Wedding Consultant & Planning Business — With Companion CD-ROM” by John Peragine, Jr. takes you by the hand and shows you what it takes to create a wedding consulting business for yourself that meets and exceeds your greatest expectations. This manual is nearly 300 pages long and it covers every aspect of building your wedding consulting business from the ground up. From a clear explanation of what is expected of a wedding consultant to operating via the Internet or at home, finding clients, filing taxes and everything in between, this massive wealth of knowledge will be your consulting guide for all of it. You will learn how to develop a workable business plan and why you need one. You will learn how to choose the right name for your business, how to market your business and how to prepare different options packages for your clients. You will be shown how to create a manual of standard operating procedures to ensure consistency of services no matter who provides them. This amazing guide even shows you some insight into the psychological aspects of the wedding consulting business. You will learn about different personalities and how to work with them, how to deal with you business when your life doesn’t want to cooperate and the dos and don’ts of consulting. If that’s not enough, there are case studies included so you can study real examples of how a wedding consultant can take a couple through the entire process of planning and celebrating their big day. There is a sample business plan, a sample menu and an appendix devoted to seating plans to help you solve various aspects of the big day You even get a directory to bridal shows held in every state throughout the country so that you have an immediate resource no matter where your next client lives. If you’ve ever thought of starting your own business as a wedding consultant and planner, this book is a must have. It’s everything you need to know about how to get started in this business between two covers. How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Wedding Consultant & Planning Business — With Companion CD-ROM by John Peragine, Jr. Rating- 5
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Professional Bartenders Handbook A Recipe for Every Drink Known Including Tricks & Games to Impress Your Guests
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Valerie Mellema
matlee123
, January 05, 2009
The Professional Bartender’s Handbook: A Recipe for Every Drink Known— Including Tricks & Games to Impress Your Guests by Valerie Mellema This is a classic bartender’s guide that has everything you need to know to create perfect cocktails and fabulous parties- whether you are a professional mixologist or whether you are brand new to the art form. The guide is laid out in a very organized easy to follow format with everything you need to know about the liquors and mixes you will use, how to set up a working bar, tools of the trade, bar management and 1500 alcoholic drink recipes, as well as several non-alcoholic drink recipes as well. Finally, there is a concise section of some bar add-ons and several games, tricks and toasts and case study examples to read and study. The back of the book utilizes both a glossary and an index. Even if you start with no bartending knowledge at all, this easy to follow guide gives you all the information you need to properly stock and operate a professional bar, or, if you prefer, remain the host and utilize this book at home. It will have you serving up libations for friends and family in no time. There are checklist for liquors, mixers, and tools and accessories, step-by-step directions for preparing garnishes, advice on what type of glassware to use, guides for preparing for large gatherings and more in this comprehensive guide to bartending. The drink recipes are simple to follow, so you can easily make hundreds and hundreds of beverages just by following the simple guides. You no longer need to worry about non-drinkers feeling left out, either, with the pages of non-alcoholic drink recipes included in this guide. To add to the entertainment value of your bar, whether for profit or fun, this guide includes fun tricks and games that you can use to amaze your guests and encourage them to enjoy themselves. If you have “The Professional Bartender’s Handbook,” you truly have the only book you will need to learn how to be a professional bartender worth his or her weight in gold. The Professional Bartender’s Handbook: A Recipe for Every Drink Known— Including Tricks & Games to Impress Your Guests by Valerie Mellema is an exceptional bartending guide and is rated at the highest level- 5.
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