Synopses & Reviews
The stodgy, old-fashioned typewritten r©sum© is a thing of the past--and Barron's has a brand-new r©sum© manual designed to propel today's job seekers toward success! The emphasis is on organizing one's job qualifications and career experience to make the best possible presentation, but this how-to book focuses on a far broader range of job-seeking techniques than simply writing a good r©sum©. The author advises on taking full advantage of career planning internet sources and college career service centers. She also points out differences between paper r©sum©s and electronic r©sum©s and discusses methods of preparing each. In many career fields, a well-presented paper r©sum© will never go out of date, and this book explains how to organize r©sum© material, present past accomplishments succinctly, then "sell" one's skills with dynamic sentences and power verbs. It also shows how to prepare scannable and e-mailable r©sum©s, create dynamic cover letters, include photos and references when required, select appropriate type faces and paper colors, and much more. The author also inspires job seekers with scores of model r©sum©s that apply to everyone from first-time job hunters to executives seeking to advance their careers.
Synopsis
Preparing a rsum that will attract prospective employers is a two-part exercise. First comes knowing how to summarize and advertise one's skills and background clearly and concisely. Just as important is knowing how to get the most out of a computer's word processing software--employing available typesetting techniques to make a rsum attractive to look at and easy to read. In today's job market it's better yet if the rsum is Internet-friendly and e-mailable. Author Pat Criscito presents a virtually fail-safe 12-step process for producing that perfect rsum in all formats needed for a job search. Also important is the cover letter that accompanies it, and again, Pat Criscito tells how to create a dynamic, customized letter that stands out from the crowd. Job seekers who open this book will find scores of model rsums to serve as inspiration for their own, whether they're seeking that very first job or are experienced professionals looking to advance their careers.
About the Author
Pat Criscito is a career advisor and the author of several books for job hunters published by Barron's. They include Designing the Perfect R©sum©, R©sum©s in Cyberspace, and Guide to Distance Learning.