The Quick Resume & Cover Letter Book: Write and Use an Effective Resume in Only One Day - Softcover

Farr, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1593575173 ISBN 13: 9781593575175

Publisher: Jist Works, 2007

Synopsis

The Quick Resume & Cover Letter Book, Fourth Edition, gives job seekers all the expert advice they need to stay ahead of competitors and land a great job. This book offers proven, proactive advice on how to create outstanding job search documents and use them efficiently. Readers learn to create a basic resume in an hour and an improved resume in about half a day.

The fourth edition of this helpful guide includes more than 90 all-new sample resumes written by professional resume writers for all types of jobs and people, including a new chapter with electronic resume samples. The book also provides excellent career counseling sections to help anyone from high school graduates to high-level professionals define their ideal job and go out and get it.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Why Buy This Book?

The Quick Resume & Cover Letter Book shows you how to quickly create an effective resume that can be used immediately in the job search. In these pages you'll find expert advice from the author on creating and using a resume, developing a "skills language," establishing a job objective, writing job search correspondence, uncovering the hidden job market, and getting a better job in less time. No matter what your employment history, read this book to discover how your resume can emphasize your strengths and diminish your weaknesses.

Features More Than an Ordinary Resume Book

A "same day resume" work sheet helps readers design instant and effective resumes.
More than 60 examples of resumes written by professional resume writers and organized by occupational categories.
Tips for handling special employment situations, such as job gaps, lack of experience, career changing, or having been fired.
Techniques for using computers for layout and design.
Advice on writing the often-overlooked cover letter, thank-you note, and other job search correspondence.
Special section devoted to job search: uncovering the hidden market, handling tough interview questions, following up, and getting a better job quicker. Section-by-section formatting makes it easier to find the information you need most if you don't have the time to read the entire book.

About the Author:

Michael Farr, America's Career Expert, has been teaching, writing, and developing his job search techniques for more than 20 years. He has written dozens of books that have sold over 2 million copies. He emphasizes practical, results-oriented methods that have been proven to reduce the time it takes to find a job. His commonsense advice has made his books the most widely used in job search programs.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jist Works
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1593575173
• ISBN 13: 9781593575175
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 404