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

It's amazing the misinformation found in most resume books! Scott Bennett has hired hundreds of people in a variety of industries, and he knows first hand what kind of resume sparks an employer's interest - and which ones fail. In The Elements of Resume Style, he warns against popular "tricks" that tend to backfire - and instead shows readers how to craft clear, compelling, targeted resumes 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 resumes, response letter, inquiry letter, informational interview request letter, references, and more; and, 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!

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Review

"If you're serious about seeking new employment, the $9.95 will be well spent in helping you craft cover letters and a resume that help you stand out from the crowd... in a good way." --Accounting Today

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