McGraw-Hill's Big Red Book of Resumes

McGraw-Hill's Big Red Book of Resumes
Author: The Editors of VGM Career Books
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 486
Release: 2002-06-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780071401951

This informative guide can tip the scales in the reader's favor by providing the best, most market-proven examples of resumes in every field.

How to Write & Design a Professional Résumé to Get the Job

How to Write & Design a Professional Résumé to Get the Job
Author: Dale Mayer
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2008
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1601381344

This book/CD-ROM guide arms job seekers with advice on writing and formatting different types of resumes and surviving the interview process. It tells how to construct a resume in difficult situations such as a recent layoff, spotty work history, or criminal record, and offers tips on specialty resumes for IT professionals, self-employed job seekers, students, executives, and military personnel. Worksheets, case histories, examples, and a glossary are included. The companion CD-ROM contains about 30 real-life resumes in Microsoft Word format so that readers can edit them to fit their needs.

How to Get a Great Job

How to Get a Great Job
Author: Editors of the American Library Association
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2011-04-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 162636852X

In our difficult time, or at any time, knowing how to find a great job is a necessary skill. All the resources you need for a successful job search are at your fingertips—and completely free—at your public library. It can be a daunting task, so here is expert advice on how to conduct proper research, build networks of friends and colleagues, put together a great resume, research industries that are constantly changing, prepare for an interview, negotiate a contract or a salary, and more. This could be the turbo-boost your job search needs.

The Big Book of Job-Hunting Hacks

The Big Book of Job-Hunting Hacks
Author: Editors of the American Library Association
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 745
Release: 2020-08-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 151076349X

A helpful compendium of tips and tricks to land the perfect job! In The Big Book of Job-Hunting Hacks, experienced job-hunting professionals offer detailed advice on every step of the job-hunting process. From how to navigate the interview process, to how to create the perfect resume, this book will help you stand out from your competitors. With a new introduction by John Henry Weiss, president of a recruitment firm, that contextualizes the current economic state as a result of COVID-19, this book offers hundreds of practical tips for those laid-off, fired, or new to enter the workplace. Some of the information that this book will explain: Which questions you should be asking yourself while researching the market How to craft an effective cover letter The importance of a simple resume format How to negotiate a job offer How to build your own business And so much more! Whether you're entry-level or nearing the peak of your career, The Big Book of Job-Hunting Hacks is the book for you!

Goof-proof Resumes & Cover Letters

Goof-proof Resumes & Cover Letters
Author: Felice Primeau Devine
Publisher: Learning Express (NY)
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

This is a new addition to our best-selling series -- Success in 20 Minutes a Day (over one million units life sales). Grammar Success provides 20 lessons that promote an in-depth understanding of grammar in a short amount of time. This is full of practical yet fun exercises covering all the fundamentals of grammar rules. Also includes a FREE online link to instantly scored grammar exercises.

Career Essentials: 3 in 1

Career Essentials: 3 in 1
Author: Dale Mayer
Publisher: Valley Publishing Ltd.
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2011-05-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1927461200

This book has it all! It's three books in one. The print copy is over 375 pages. This compilation includes the three Career Essential books - The Resume, The Cover Letter, The Interview. Learn everything you need to know right from creating a dynamite resume, a compelling cover letter to great interview techniques that will help you nail your interview. All three books are available separately and now they are available in one package. If you are job hunting, looking at changing your career, or even considering what options you have, this book will help you to gain clarity to make your move - regardless of what it is. There's no need to wait. Learn everything you need to know to get through the process and find the right job for you.

Career Essentials: The Interview

Career Essentials: The Interview
Author: Dale Mayer
Publisher: Valley Publishing Ltd.
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2011-05-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1927461146

Today's economy is tighter and more complex than ever before. With no time or money for mistakes, companies need to find the 'right' person for every position quickly and efficiently. To have reached the interview stage is a feat in itself. Now it's critical that you not only get through the interview but that you dominate the competition. If this is the job you want, there is no room for errors, not when there are hundreds of solid candidates lined up behind you. This book details the many different kinds and styles of interviews, in addition to the steps to take before, during and after the interview for maximum effectiveness. Tough questions will be asked in an interview. You need to answer them and ask a few hard questions of your own. The skills and techniques you will learn here will stay with you throughout your life to be utilized in multiple situations, helping you to enjoy a rewarding career. This is the 3rd book in the Career Essential series, and it covers all the 'essential' information you need to know about interviewing successfully and so much more. Like all the books in this series, the information presented here is concise and clearly laid out in an easily accessible style so it's fast to read and easy to follow. Good luck!

Resumes for Health and Medical Careers

Resumes for Health and Medical Careers
Author: Editors of VGM Career Books
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2008-09-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780071545358

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

Resumes for Scientific and Technical Careers

Resumes for Scientific and Technical Careers
Author: McGraw Hill
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2007-10-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0071594221

Smarten up your resume! You've worked hard for your science or technical 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 Scientific and Technical Careers, a resource 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 to use vivid, active verbs in your resume Find out how to format and submit resumes electronically In today's job market, an effective, eye-catching resume is essential for success. With the help of Resumes for Scientific and Technical Careers you'll make a strong first impression and take a confident step toward landing the job of your dreams. Find a career in: Environmental science * Information systems * Industrial engineering * Research and development * Project management * Geology * Robotics * Mechanical engineering