The Elements of Resume Style: Essential Rules for Writing Resumes and Cover Letters That Work - Softcover

Bennett, Scott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0814433936 ISBN 13: 9780814433935

Publisher: AMACOM, 2014

Synopsis

Building your résumé should be one of the easier parts to the whole job-interview process. But instead it’s becoming increasingly stressful as well! What kind of résumé will spark the employer’s interest? Which kind most often get passed over? How far back are we supposed to go? How can we best explain those time gaps in between jobs? Are the rules different for online résumés? There are so many vital questions when it comes to building a résumé today, but only one way to be assured you’re getting the right answers--by asking a hiring expert.Scott Bennett has hired hundreds of people in a variety of industries, and he knows firsthand the insights that will catch an employer’s eye, as well as what dangers to avoid if you want to survive the first cut. In The Elements of Résumé Style, Bennett shows readers how to craft clear, compelling, targeted résumés and cover letters that actually work. In this new edition that includes social media and online-application tips, readers will be provided:· More than 1,400 action words, statements, and position descriptions that help sell your skills and experience· Hundreds of words, phrases, and vague claims to avoid· Advice for handling employment gaps, job-hopping, and requests for salary history and requirements· Sample résumés, response letter, inquiry letter, informational interview request letter, references, and more· Surprising tips for acing the interviewIn today’s ultra-competitive environment, competition is intense no matter the field or position. And the often-overlooked first hurtle to jump over is no doubt the résumé. This candid book’s time-tested tools will make sure yours stands out--helping to get you the job you deserve!

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Book Description

It's amazing the misinformation found in most résumé books! Scott Bennett has hired hundreds of people in a variety of industries, and he knows firsthand what kind of résumé sparks an employer’s interest—and which ones fail. In The Elements of Résumé Style, he warns against popular “tricks” that tend to backfire—and instead shows readers how to craft clear, compelling, targeted résumés and cover letters that actually work.

In this new edition, readers see that whether it’s on paper or online, the rules are the same: use clear, dynamic language—and keep it short and focused. Now covering social media, the online application process, and more, this indispensable guide provides:

More than 1,400 action words, statements, and position descriptions that help sell your skills and experience · Hundreds of words, phrases, and vague claims to avoid · Advice for handling employment gaps, job-hopping, and requests for salary history and requirements · Sample résumés, response letter, inquiry letter, informational interview request letter, references, and more · Surprising tips for acing the interview

Competition is intense no matter what your field, but this candid book’s time-tested tools will make you stand out—and help get you the job you deserve!

From the Back Cover

Say goodbye to your old résumé. Most of the "rules" you were told about preparing it are wrong. To learn what really works, ask someone who has read thousands of résumés, and hired hundreds of candidates.

Scott Bennett's The Elements of Résumé Style gathers proven dos and don'ts for crafting a compelling résumé that speaks to hiring managers. Quickly and easily, your new résumé will skillfully highlight what you can do and why you're the best person for the job.

The art of the résumé is broken down into clear, succinct instructions. No tricks (cramming in scannable buzzwords); no gimmicks (using a variety of fonts); no filler (using bulleted lists and wide margins); and no sleights of hand (omitting start and end dates)--instead, the book shows you how to compress your work experience into meaningful statements; replace hollow self-puffery with solid evidence; strip out the "I"; eliminate errors; format for readability; and deliver your content in creative, more effective ways.

Hundreds of action statements to use and vague, trite claims to avoid will bring focus and energy to your content. Sample résumés and position descriptions guide you in telling your unique story. And invaluable tips help you at every step of your job search, from handling online applications, to writing persuasive cover letters, to acing the interview. Whether you're reworking your old résumé or starting from scratch, these time-tested résumé rules will help you stand out from the competition.

Edition details

• Publisher: AMACOM
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0814433936
• ISBN 13: 9780814433935
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 160