Synopses & Reviews
Based upon the author's experience as a human resource executive over the past 35 years, this is the first resume book to target the 50-plus job hunter. Details how to create a successful resume--the kind that will best showcase your skills--how to overcome discrimination (i.e., parlay experience, dress, vigor, maturity)--how to maximize networking. Features job hunting techniques for the 90's--computer resume preparation programs, electronic networks, faxes. Includes sample resumes designed to fit practically every job category.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 212-213) and index.
Table of Contents
BEFORE YOU BEGIN...
The Preliminaries.
The Age Issue.
Defeating Age Discrimination.
Getting Started.
WRITING THE RESUME.
Types of Resumes.
Openers: Identifying Information and Career Summary.
Describing Your Experience.
Education.
YOU HAVE THE RESUME--WHAT DO YOU DO NOW?.
Cover Letters and Thank-You's.
Using Your Resume.
Managing the Interview.
Go ``High Tech.
SAMPLE RESUMES.
Resume Checklist.
Epilogue.
Suggested Readings.
Index.