2500 Keywords to Get You Hired - Softcover

Block, Jay A.; Betrus, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071406735 ISBN 13: 9780071406734

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2003

Synopsis

Endorsed by the Professional Association of Resume Writers

Now that 70 percent of job searches are conducted online, and resumes are processed by computers programmed to scan for keywords, knowing the right keywords­­or buzzwords associated with a profession, industry, or job function­­and how to use them effectively has never been a more critical job-search skill.

The most comprehensive reference of its kind, this powerful resume-writing resource gives readers instant access to 2,500 indispensable keywords germane to 300 careers in nine employment categories­­from business, the law, and health care, to the arts, education and media­­and shows how to use them effectively.

In 2,500 Keywords to Get You Hired, readers will find:

• Keywords for hundreds of individual careers
• A complete listing of critical keywords for each career
• Boxed examples demonstrating how keywords can be deployed strategically in a resume
• Sample resumes incorporating keywords

About this title

About the Authors

Jay A. Block is the contributing cofounder of the Professional Association of Resume Writers.

Michael Betrus is the author of The Guide to Executive Recruiters. Both are Certified Professional Resume Writers.

Michael Bertus is the author of The Guide to Executive Recruiters (McGraw-Hill). Jay A. Block and Michael Betrus are co-authors of bestseller 101 Best Resumes, 101 More Best Resumes and 101 Best Cover Letters.

From the Back Cover

Make that important first cut with a resume that packs a punch with 2500 Keywords to Get You Hired

What's in a word? When used effectively on your resume, the right words could land you your next job! 2500 Keywords to Get You Hired breaks down the buzz on buzzwords-those powerful little words that communicate your experience and qualifications. The abracadabras of a champion job search, a resume packed with potent keywords will get you noticed, get you those elusive interviews, and get your hired!

Today's competitive job market demands that your resume stand out from the hundreds-even thousands-of resumes submitted for each job opening. Now that electronic processing of resumes is the norm, your resume may never even reach the desk of a perspective employer without those critical keywords. 2500 Keywords to Get You Hired gives you instant access to the most indispensable keywords relevant to 300 careers in nine employment categories-from business, law, and health care to the arts, education, and media-and shows you the most valuable ways to use them.

Get it right and get noticed. Packed with hundreds of examples illustrating how to use keywords effectively in your resume and on interviews, 2500 Keywords to Get You Hired also covers:

• How to shine on an interview-the importance of making a strong first impression with the receptionist
• Networking tips-keep a file on each contact and maintain good records at all times
• Using the Internet in your job search-use keywords heavily in the introduction of your resume
• Job search strategies-do some research to identify hiring authorities
• Salary negotiations-establish your value in the mind of the hiring manager
• Unconventional techniques for securing job openings-send your resume in a Priority Mail envelope
• And much more

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071406735
• ISBN 13: 9780071406734
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224