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Index
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
1. Preparing to Write Your Resume
Rethinking What a Resume Is
Let’s Start Simple
Eight Seconds
Key Words or Keywords
Eliminate, Eliminate
An Employer’s Scanning Software
The Three Things Employers are Hoping to Find in your Resume’s Painting of you
“Soft Skills”
Google is Your New Resume
Cleaning up Your Google “Resume”
Making Your Two Resumes Work Together
Traditional Resumes vs. Google “Resumes”
Summary
2. How to Construct a Winning Resume
Decision #1: Who Should Write it: them, or me?
I. Them
II. Me
Decision #2: Left up on the Village Green, or on Somebody’s Doorstep?
I. Left up on the Village Green
II. On Somebody’s Doorstep
Decision #3: Empty Claims, or Concrete Evidence?
I. Empty Claims
II. Concrete Evidence
Decision #4: You are a Cost or you are a Profit
Decision #5: Just Start Writing, or First Collect all your Information
Before Writing, Cast a Wide Net
A Starter Kit of 45+ Questions
Volunteer, Community, and Unpaid Work
Educational
Sales or Account Management
Administration, Customer Service, and Accounts
Responsibility
Events or Conference Planning or Logistical Management
Computers
Mechanical
Building, Construction, Electrical, and Plumbing
General
Positive Feedback
Memberships
Published or Presented Work
Looking Ahead
Decision #6: Postpone your Writing, or Start Writing now
Q & A About Writing your Resume
Edit, Edit, and then Edit once More
Decision #7: Ascii or Unique?
3. How to Construct a Winning Cover Letter
Only 17 Percent
4. Where to Send or Post Your Resume (and Cover Letter)
Where you Post your Resume Makes a Difference
Small Haystack #1: The In-House Referral
Small Haystack #2: An Employer’s Website
Small Haystack #3: Niche Job Sites
Plan B: When this Seems like too Much Trouble
Bypassing Traditional Job Boards
In Conclusion
About the Author
Index
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