Synopses & Reviews
"The perfect rsum," says author Pat Criscito, "is the one that fits the personality of its owner, tempered, of course, by the expectations of the industry." Writing and designing both paper and electronic versions of a rsum, and using them to build a brand identity on the Web, are the focus of the new 4th edition of
Rsums that Pop!, formerly titled
Designing the Perfect Rsum. This book shows job seekers exactly how to create distinctive rsums that reflect the unique personality of their owners--their strengths, their background and training, and their career goals. A
Twelve-Step Rsum Writing Guide opens the book, outlining rules for creating the perfect rsum from a rough concept to a finished presentation. Chapters that follow discuss different kinds of rsum, including functional, chronological, executive, the curriculum vitae, and creative rsums. Then, the author shows job-seekers how to create and use electronic versions of their rsum, from e-mailable and scannable rsums to LinkedIn and Facebook profiles. Nowadays, job seekers should expect to be "Googled" by hiring managers before being called for an interview. This book helps readers manage their online reputations using blogs and e-folios at their own personal Web sites. Nearly 200 sample rsums included in this book can be adapted and personalized to fit the needs of each reader.
Synopsis
(back cover):
Open this book and you’ll find clear, easy-to-follow instructions for creating an effective r©sum© that presents your background and qualifications in the very best light.
Learn the difference between functional and reverse chronological r©sum©s Find out which style is best for your job search Discover how to make effective use of type fonts and graphic devices Learn how to create a scannable r©sum©
Nearly 200 sample r©sum©s can be adapted and personalized to fit your needs. You’ll also find more than 100 new r©sum© designs created by members of the National R©sum© Writers Association (NRWA).
Synopsis
"The perfect résumé," says author Pat Criscito, "is the one that fits the personality of its owner, tempered, of course, by the expectations of the industry." This book shows job seekers exactly how to create distinctive résumés that reflect the unique personality of their owners--their strengths, their background and training, and their career goals. A Twelve-Step Résumé Writing Guide opens the book, outlining rules for creating the perfect résumé from a rough concept to a finished presentation. Chapters that follow discuss different kinds of résumé, including functional, chronological, executive, the curriculum vitae, creative, and scannable résumés. Author Criscito stresses the importance of graphic design, which includes choosing type fonts that are appropriate to the job being sought, and presenting a layout that gets the job seeker's message across clearly and succinctly. Approximately 200 sample résumés are presented, and can be adapted and personalized to fit readers' needs.
Synopsis
Job seekers will find step-by-step instructions for creating an effective r©sum© that presents their background and qualifications in the very best light. They will learn the difference between functional and reverse chronological r©sum©s, and get advice on which style is best for their needs. They'll also find tips on making the most effective use of type fonts, graphic devices, and attractive layout when preparing a r©sum©, as well as advice on creating electronic r©sum©s. Many different job categories are reflected in this book's 220 sample r©sum©s, which can be adapted and personalized for use by job seekers. New in this are more than 100 new r©sum© designs created by members of the National R©sum© Writers Association (NRWA).
Synopsis
(back cover)
DESIGNS THAT REFLECT YOUR PERSONAL BRAND
"The perfect rsum for today's job search," says author Pat Criscito, "is a blend of concise writing with the unique designs required for Internet rsum database." Writing and designing both paper and electronic versions of a rsum, and using them to build a brand identity on the Web, are the focus of Rsums That Pop!, formerly titled Designing the Perfect Rsum. You'll learn how to create a distinctive rsum that reflects your unique personality--your strengths, your background and training, and your career goals.
Write the perfect rsum, using the author's award-winning Twelve-Step Rsum Writing Process and easy-to-use worksheets Create the type of rsum that best fits your needs: reverse chronological, functional, executive, curriculum vitae, or creative New in This Edition: Discover how to create and use electronic versions of your rsum, including ASCII text rsums for cutting and pasting or uploading to career websites on the Internet Also New: Supporting documents for your career search, including e-Folios, bios, blogs, project lists, proposals, references, cover letters, and LinkedIn and Facebook profiles
Also included: Nearly 200 sample rsums that you can adapt and personalize.