Resume Writing Made Easy (7th Edition)

Brown, Lola M., Brown, Lola

ISBN 10: 0130417939 / ISBN 13: 9780130417930

Published by Pearson P T R (edition 7), 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Resume Writing Made Easy (7th Edition)
• Publisher: Pearson P T R (edition 7)
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130417939
• ISBN 13: 9780130417930
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 7.
• Condition: Fair

About this title

Synopsis

For courses in Job Searching Techniques and Resume Writing, Career Development, and Life Planning.

Practical, user-friendly, and timely, this "how-to" text/workbook offers clear, step-by-step instructions for developing a strong, effective resume. Using clear, simple worksheets and a variety of sample resumes, it walks students in an easy-to-follow manner through successive steps of writing resumes for a variety of worker "levels" and situations―e.g., entry-level resumes, moving-up resumes, transition resumes, and special purpose resumes. Exceptionally up to date in focus, it explains what today's employers want to see in a resume―and what they shouldn't see―and how to use Internet resources for job searching and resume posting.

From the Back Cover

Lola Brown has written a current and practical guide on how to design a persuasive and effective resume. Whether you're applying for an entry-level position or seeking a career change, this book explains what employers want to see in a resume.

Updated to help students master the Internet as a job search tool, this new edition includes useful advice on preparing for job interviews, over 50 sample resumes, and eight different cover letters.

• Includes a full chapter on preparing for job interviews.
• Explains what employers want to see in a resume―and points out what they should not see.
• Features a unique "Laying the Groundwork" chapter that walks students step by step through a worksheet and assists them in matching skills to job qualifications.
• Considers resumes for a variety of professional "levels," including entry-level resumes, advancement resumes, transition resumes, and special situation resumes.
• Provides updated resumes reflecting the current labor market.

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