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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Resume Paperback - 2006 - 4th Edition

by Susan Ireland

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Look good on paper.An updated and revised edition of one of our top career guides helps employment-seekers put together an attention-grabbing resume that will help land them their dream jobs. Features dozens of sample resume styles, an action plan for a successful job search, and professional advice on creating cover letters, finessing the toughest interview, and writing thank you and follow-up letters.

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Resume: revamped for the times, technology, and the recession... The recession has made finding a job harder than ever. Everything now takes place online, and a resume's preparation is different than even a few years ago. This new edition has changed with the times, focusing on what's most important in an electronic resume. Full of successful resume samples and cover letters, the book also focuses on the key words and phrases that will bring readers' resumes to the top of the HR pile.*More than 100 samples of real-life resumes and cover letters, many of them new*Founded in real-life experience without the rigid resume-writing rules of other guides*Ideal for all job seekers, from new grads to the laid off worker, new mothers to senior citizens

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With the average American changing jobs nine times during his or her work lives, the ability to work the job market is nearly as crucial as showing up for work. This step-by-step guide walks the job seeker through the resume writing process and offers hands-on advice for turning simple job descriptions into personal achievement statements.

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  • Title The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Resume
  • Author Susan Ireland
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 4th
  • Edition 4
  • Pages 327
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Alpha Books
  • Publication date February 7, 2006
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781592574636 / 1592574637
  • Weight 1.57 lbs (0.71 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.8 x 8.52 x 0.75 in (27.43 x 21.64 x 1.91 cm)
  • Category Careers / Job Opportunities
  • Library of Congress subjects Resumes (Employment)
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2005933833
  • Dewey Decimal Code 650.142

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Susan Ireland is the owner of a consulting firm that specializes in helping job seekers keep pace with the job market. She is the creator of "Resumes That Work," a CD-ROM featuring interactive resume, cover letter, interview, and salary negotiation coaching.
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