Is your job search stalling out after you submit a resume but before you're offered an interview? With reinvented recruiting technology, unmanageable millions of resumes choking employer databases, and government mandates in the name of diversity, a gigantic change has occurred in the recruiting world over the past several years—and it demands a fresh look at how you write and market your resumes.
Whether you're entering the job market for the first time, changing jobs, or changing careers, Resumes for Dummies, 5th Edition will show you the ropes and rules for a new era in recruiting and job finding. With 85% new content added since the previous edition, this up-to-date guide gives you the very latest strategies on how to create, and more importantly, distribute your resume in today's new job search environment. You'll learn:
With a wealth of sample resumes—organized by industry and career field, experience level and age, and special circumstances—along with tips on choosing professional resume help and other valuable resources, Resumes for Dummies, 5th Edition will help you get noticed in a universe saturated with billions of resumes and more on the way.
| Publisher | For Dummies |
| ISBN | 047008037X |
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| Format | Paperback |
| Author | Joyce Lain Kennedy |
| EAN | 9780470080375 |
| Label | For Dummies |
| Edition | 5 |
| Dewey Decimal Number | 650.142 |
| Studio | For Dummies |
| Number Of Pages | 384 |
| Title | Resumes For Dummies |
| Publication Date | 2007-01-10 |
| Manufacturer | For Dummies |
Review by Ilene Schwartz, 2010-02-25
I like the book, it's helpful in many ways. I particularly like the lists of useful action words and the examples of resumes and cover letters. That's why I bought it. It goes a little deep into the internet part of job searches but perhaps thats useful for some people.
Review by Andy C. Szul, 2009-03-29
This book offers an excellent overview on what it takes to get a resume together and prep for an interview. And, it's not just for newbies either.
Joyce Lain Kennedy and her team provide everything from resume formats (and layouts) to samples for several popular jobs. Included are URLs for corporate sites that practice good online staffing pages; how to write tight objectives and summaries; a collection of gotta-have "wow" words; eye-catching keywords that sharpen a resume; suggestions on how to "say it" with numbers, percentages and even dollar amounts; and perhaps the best part, a must-have 10-Point Resume Checklist.
I'm in the editing business and found this book a valuable addition to my library. And, you can't beat the price on Amazon.
Review by Mark H. Braun, 2009-03-29
Don't get me wrong, this could be a great book and probably is in hard copy. i love my Kindle but looking at washed out graphics of (guess what?) resumes on a gray background is more than disappointing. It makes no sense when you can't read what is on the page. I just can't understand why a book on style and polish of maybe the most important document has such a poor layout with respect to tables, lists and graphics. Come on Amazon, you need to get this right. With 16 shades of grey/black, why not pick one where you can pull the text of the graphics out of the picture. There is nothing more annoying than reading two pages describing a great idea referring to an example and having to imagine what it was you were supposed to see.
Come on Amazon try reading the books you sell !
Get the more expensive hard copy of this book because this edition is almost unuseable.
Review by Troy Nelson, 2007-10-14
On a 5 scale I rate this book a 5. This is a fundamentals book on resumes. Don't expect it to blow you away. Don't expect it to really stretch the envelope with new ideas. This is not "Resumes for Rocket Scientists". If you take it as I believe it's intended you will be well satisfied.
"Resumes for Dummies" will give you the base information you need to create or revise your resume in today's environment. The book is organized in a simple and logical way. It's written extremely well. You should find it easy to read and to use. It's full of tips and techniques that you can use immediately.
Best of the Book: I really like Chapter 9 "Passages Resumes for Your Life's Changing Phases". It's really important to sort of tune your resume for any job but it's especially important when you are using your resume - based on experience in one field - to get you a new job in a different field. This chapter will help.
Tie "Resumes for Dummies" with support from a qualified career coach and you'll be in very good shape.
I hope you use "Resumes for Dummies" to help your career management.
Review by K. Davies, 2007-07-23
I wasn't sure where to really begin with writing a resume and this book was a big help! I recommend it to anyone who is a beginner with resumes.
