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Clear, quick, effective solutions to the 50 most common resume problems

"No matter how much you think you know about writing resumes, you'll learn something new. I'd recommend this book to anyone conducting or anticipating a job search."--Laura Lorber, Managing Editor, CareerJournal.com

In this solution-oriented guide, bestselling careers author John J. Marcus zeros in on the 50 most common resume writing problems and offers easy-to-perform fixes for each.

Among other crucial lessons, readers learn how to identify and deal effectively with job history problems,...

Offers strong, impressive resumes that lead to the right job

To stand out among the hundreds of job seekers applying for any position, it's vital to have a resume that hits the target every time. Each book in this series offers:

• Nearly 100 sample resumes and 20 cover letters for each field
• A variety of eye-catching resume formats
• Tips on highlighting strengths and using active vocabulary
• Work sheets for gathering personal information
• And much more

More than 100 can't-miss cover letters for any point along the career path

This revised and updated edition of Slam Dunk Cover Letters includes more than 100 samples of surefire cover letters for an array of career paths. Written in an upbeat, down-to-earth style, it arms you with priceless information on structure, style, and grammar; letter formats; and best methods of customizing cover letters.

Author Mark Rowh calms your fears and makes the process less daunting by providing answers to commonly asked questions about cover letters specifically and job hunting...

• Nearly 100 sample resumes and 20 cover letters for each field-more than any competing series
• A workbook format to organize information before writing a resume
• Perfect for college grads and people changing careers or re-entering the job market
• A variety of eye-catching resume formats

Breathe life into your resume

You've worked hard for your nursing degree; now it's time to take that education and put it to work. Get an edge on the other job applicants with Resumes for Nursing Careers, a resource packed with expert advice on creating a concise, stylish resume that will instantly get you noticed.

With this go-to guide you'll:

• Get access to nearly 100 sample resumes and cover letters
• Organize and draft your resume with the aid of helpful worksheets
• Discover the common elements in the most popular resume formats
• Learn...

Smarten up your resume

With this go-to-guide you'll:

• Get access to nearly 100 sample resumes and cover letters
• Organize and draft your resume with the aid of helpful worksheets
• Discover the common elements in the most popular resume...

Create a first-rate resume that will get you hired in IT

Stand out in a crowd of IT job applicants by creating and submitting a winning resume and cover letter with help from this practical guide. Fully revised and updated for the latest trends, technologies, and in-demand jobs, Ace the IT Resume, Second Edition reveals how to best showcase your IT skills and experience. You'll get tips for adapting your resume for different formats, using the right keywords, and getting your resume in the hands of the hiring manager. With an encyclopedia of sample resumes,...

Power up your resume

You've worked hard for your computing degree; now it's time to take that education and put it to work. Get an edge on the other job applicants with Resumes for Computer Careers. This helpful resource is packed with expert advice on creating concise, stylish resumes that will instantly get you noticed. With this go-to guide you'll:

• Get access to nearly 100 sample resumes and cover letters
• Organize and draft your resume with the aid of helpful worksheets
• Discover the common elements in the most popular resume formats
• Learn...

175 High-Impact Cover Letters, Third Edition arms job seekers with an arsenal of highly effective professional cover letter models that, with minor modification, can be rapidly deployed as needed. You'll find a full chapter, complete with numerous models, dedicated to each of five different types of cover letters: employer broadcast letters, search firm broadcast letters, advertising response letters, networking cover letters, and resume letters.

The system an employer uses when filling jobs has changed significantly in the past few years, and it is still evolving. Rather than simply looking at an applicant's past jobs, companies are instead looking at candidate's experiences in certain key areas-including...

If so, you need a trip to the Job Spa. Inside, authors Milo Sindell and Thuy Sindell detail an easy-to-master program that shows you how to reengage with your work and approach your career with new levels of energy and enthusiasm. Doing so will enable you to:

• Make a 100 percent commitment to get the most from your job
• Leverage your strengths to achieve their professional goals
• Conquer workplace culture
• Gain the respect of your boss and...

Attention, recent grads: Here is the one tool you need to land your first real job

You've finally got your diploma in hand, and now you're ready to take that big leap into the workforce. But how do you launch your career when the only experience youhave is a string of unpaid internships and summer jobs? The first step is to write an unbeatable resume--and this guide will show you how.

Inside, you'll find 101 sample resumes, produced by Certified Professional Resume Writers for entry-level positions in more than 80 areas of specialization, plus: Advice on how to style and format your...