[Dummies 01] • Resumes For Dummies · 8th Edition, 8th Edition by DeCarlo, Laura -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Table of Contents Introduction

About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here

Part 1: Getting Started with Resumes

Chapter 1: Getting a Job in the Digital Age

Resumes Are Here to Stay Keeping Up with Resume Times Technologies Facilitate Job Searching

Chapter 2: Enlisting Social Media

The Sweeping Reach of Social Networking Eyeing the Big Three of Social Networking Job Searches Making Sure Online Profiles Capture Your Best Side Writing Your Social Profile Putting Your Best Face Forward

Chapter 3: Going Mobile

Earning New Rewards with Mobile Search Knowing When and Where to Stick to Home Computer Searches Powering a Mobile Search Avoiding Mobile Job Search Mistakes

Chapter 4: Leveraging Familiar Search Tools

Plain-Text Resumes Are Still on the Scene Creating an ATS-Friendly Resume E-Forms: Fill in the Blankety-Blanks Online Screening Guards the Employment Door Blogs Give a Global Brand RSS Delivers Job Alerts on Your Time Resume Blasting: A Really Bad Idea

Chapter 5: Checking Your Online Image

Your Online Life Is an Open Book Cleaning Up Your Act Restoring Your Online Reputation Keeping Watch on Your Online Reputation Look Who’s Talking … about You

Part 2: Pulling Together a Winning Resume

Chapter 6: Selecting the Best Resume Format

Resume Formats Make a Difference Reverse-Chronological Format Chrono-Functional Format Hybrid Format Other Resume Presentations

Chapter 7: Understanding the Parts of a Resume

Breaking Down the Parts of Your Resume Leading with Contact Information Placing Your Job Target in the Objective Header Grabbing the Reader with the Summary Section Matching the Job Target with Key Skills The Proof Is in the Experience Education Makes the Grade Gaining Extra Points Shaping Your Content on Application Forms Notable Content to Leave Off Your Resume

Chapter 8: Making the Details Shine

Getting Started by Gathering Data Compiling the Content for the Basis of Your Resume Taking the Next Steps Your Core Resume: Turning Your Data into Dynamite Polishing Your Core Resume to Hand Out in Person

Chapter 9: Using the OnTarget Approach

Is Targeting Your Resume Really Necessary? Why One-Size-Fits-All Never Works Taking a Custom Approach

Part 3: Resume Strategies to Wow Them

Chapter 10: Working Wonders with Wow Words

Bringing Good News with Wow Words Helping Recruiters Find You Finding Keywords Using Keywords Getting a Grip on Grammar Focusing on Spelling

Chapter 11: Refining Your Design

Leaving Space Employing Basic Design Elements for a Readable Resume Tips for Printed Resumes

Chapter 12: Opting for a Creative Resume

Understanding Why Creative Resumes Are Game Changers Using Design Strategies That Pop

Chapter 13: Dealing with a Major Life Change

Scoring Big with Your First Gig Moving Beyond “Too Old” to “In Demand” Moving from Military Work to Civilian Employment

Chapter 14: Overcoming Career Roadblocks

Navigating Job Gaps Returning to the Workforce after Being a Caregiver Seeking a Job When You Have a Disability Seeking a Job When You're an Ex-Offender Addressing Experience Dilemmas Addressing Situations Not in Your Control Handling Red-Flag Circumstances

Part 4: Bringing It All Together with Sample Resumes

Part 5: The Part of Tens

Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Improve Your Resume

Match Your Resume to the Job Use Bulleted Style for Easy Reading Discover Art of Lost Articles Sell, Don’t Tell Show Off Your Assets Make Sure Your Words Play Well Together Reach Out with Strength Trash a Wimpy Objective Deliver the Right Document Erase the Leave-Outs

Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Increase the Odds of Landing a Job

Send Your Resume in the Right Tech Form Don't Chase Every Job Hit the Bull’s-Eye with Your Resume Move Fast, Follow Guidelines Neutralize Chilling Information Go Directly to the Hiring Manager Find an Inside Advocate Keep on Keepin’ On Find It on Company Websites Use Job Boards with Caution

Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Choosing Professional Resume Help

Choose a Resume Writing Service, Not a Clerical Service Zero in on Certified Professionals Request a Free Initial Consultation Evaluate the Writer’s Resume Samples Ask for References Watch Out for an Overuse of Forms Identify Generalists and Specialists Look for a Fair Price Take Aim Know That a Cheap Resume Is No Bargain

Chapter 22: Your Ten-Point Resume Checklist

Qualifications Image and Focus Format and Style Accomplishments and Skills Language and Expressions Content and Omissions Length and Common Sense Social Media and Other New Things Sticky Points and Sugarcoating Proofreading and More Proofreading

Appendix: Directory of Resume Writers Index About the Author Connect with Dummies End User License Agreement