The Elements of Resume Style · Essential Rules for Writing Resumes and Cover Letters That Work by Bennett, Scott -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Copyright Contents Preface to the Second Edition INTRODUCTION: WRITERS MAKE CHOICES

Why Sometimes You Can Do Everything Right and Still Get No Invitation to an Interview Pay Attention to Items Within Your Control Less Is More Twelve Things You Can Do Without

1. COMMON CONCERNS

Are You Sure of Where You Want to Work? Are You Sure of What You Want to Do? Move Beyond Your Dreamkillers Résumé Length Chronological or Functional Résumé? Employment Gaps Include Interim Jobs? Self-Employment Job Hopping What About Social Media?

2. PRESENTATION: THE READER SEES MORE THAN WORDS

Paper Ink Margins Spacing Font Boldface Italics All Caps Underlining Save As…

3. EVEN THE SIMPLEST ITEMS SEND MESSAGES TO THE READER

Your Name Your Address Your Phone Number Your Fax Number Your E-Mail Address Your E-Mail Signature

4. SELL YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE–ALWAYS WITH THE READER IN MIND

Goal Section? Goal vs. Objective Executive Summary Section? Give Readers a Reason to Believe Education or Work Experience Section First? “Work Experience” vs. “Professional Experience” Position Descriptions/Blurbs Sentences/Action Statements Verbs/Action Words Volunteer Experience Section Education Section Inventions, Published Works, Seminars Section Software Skills Section Language Skills Section Memberships Section References Statement? Personal Information Section? Artwork, Photos, Decorative Borders, and Line Art

5. DELIVER YOUR MESSAGE THE RIGHT WAY TO THE RIGHT PLACES

Sending Your Résumé Job/Career Fairs and Reverse Job/Career Fairs Responding to Blind Ads Thinking Outside the Cubicle

6. COVER LETTERS

Cover Letters in General Sample Response Letter The Unsung Hero of the Job Search: The Inquiry Letter Sample Inquiry Letter Informational Interview Request Letter Sample Informational Interview Request Letter

Request for Salary Requirements Request for Salary History Elements of Compensation for Salary History References

8. MARKETING TO YOURSELF 9. BONUS INTERVIEW CHAPTER BY POPULAR DEMAND: SCOTT, MY RÉSUMÉ WORKED! NOW WHAT?!

Physical Prep Mental Prep Read Up and Then Meet Up Are You Ready for Your Close-Up? After the Interview

CONCLUSION: YOU’RE THE CARPENTER APPENDICES

A. More Examples of Effective Position Descriptions/Blurbs B. A Special Note to Homemakers C. A Special Note to Veterans D. A Special Note to Ex-Offenders E. A Special Note to People in Recovery

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