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Resumes, Cover Letters, Networking, and Interviewing by Call Number: HF5383 .E424 2013Publication Date: 2012
The Perfect Resume by
HR Director and author of four job search books Dan Quillen shows readers how to craft an incredible resume that will get job-seekers in the door! Dan Quillen calls on his expertise as an HR professional (and as one who lost and found a job in the toughest economic environment since the Great Depression) to help his readers understand the New Economy, and how to find work when many cannot. The Perfect Resume second edition focuses on that most important tool in the job hunter's quiver -- the resume. Quillen walks his readers through the technical aspects of resume writing, but also helps them understand the tricks of the resume-writing trade. He teaches readers how to write resumes that end up in the hands of hiring managers, not screened by gatekeepers and deposited in the recycle bin. Topics covered: * The current economic environment * You lost your job -- what do you do now?! * The importance of a resume * The mechanics of resume writing * Three types of resumes and their uses (Chronological, Functional, Combination) * One size doesn't fit all (Targeting your resume) * Your resume template * How to handle resume difficulties (Gaps in employment, Short-term employment, Lack of experience) * Section-by-section resume reviews * New Appendix shows 10 different resume samples
Call Number: HF5383 .Q85 2016ISBN: 9781593602222Publication Date: 2016-10-04
Step-By-Step Guide to Effective Job Hunting and Career Preparedness by
This plain-speaking guide provides teens with specific measures for finding a job and preparing for a career. It gives them the tools to identify their skills and interests and set job search goals, use resources (including social media), stay organized
Call Number: HF5382.7 .H464 2015ISBN: 9781477777749Publication Date: 2014-07-15
Packaging Yourself by
Does your résumé correspond to your LinkedIn profile? Have you simply recounted your work history in your résumé, or have you "packaged" yourself to be seen the way you want to be seen? PACKAGING YOURSELF is the only book on the market that uses case studies to teach you the nuances of résumé preparation, as well as how to combine it with your LinkedIn profile. The average résumé is looked at for only ten seconds. Make yours stand out. Learn how to highlight your strengths and hide your weaknesses. Prepare a marketing piece that dynamically presents you just the way you want prospective employers to see you. Learn how to present yourself effectively on LinkedIn and other media. You'll learn to create an exciting résumé that will, make the reader want to call you in for a meeting, and will guide the interviewing process and bring out the best points about yourself, develop the accomplishment statements that form the backbone of your résumé, and write a summary that increases your chance of getting just the job you want.
Call Number: HF5383 .W425 2014ISBN: 9781285753584Publication Date: 2013-04-30
Cracking the Tech Career by
Become the applicant Google can't turn down Cracking the Tech Career is the job seeker's guide to landing a coveted position at one of the top tech firms. A follow-up to The Google Resume, this book provides new information on what these companies want, and how to show them you have what it takes to succeed in the role. Early planners will learn what to study, and established professionals will discover how to make their skillset and experience set them apart from the crowd. Author Gayle Laakmann McDowell worked in engineering at Google, and interviewed over 120 candidates as a member of the hiring committee ? in this book, she shares her perspectives on what works and what doesn't, what makes you desirable, and what gets your resume saved or deleted. Apple, Microsoft, and Google are the coveted companies in the current job market. They field hundreds of resumes every day, and have their pick of the cream of the crop when it comes to selecting new hires. If you think the right alma mater is all it takes, you need to update your thinking. Top companies, especially in the tech sector, are looking for more. This book is the complete guide to becoming the candidate they just cannot turn away. Discover the career paths that run through the top tech firms Learn how to craft the prefect resume and prepare for the interview Find ways to make yourself stand out from the hordes of other applicants Understand what the top companies are looking for, and how to demonstrate that you're it These companies need certain skillsets, but they also want a great culture fit. Grades aren't everything, experience matters, and a certain type of applicant tends to succeed. Cracking the Tech Career reveals what the hiring committee wants, and shows you how to get it.
Call Number: HC79 .H53 M33 2014ISBN: 9781118968086Publication Date: 2014-09-15
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