The career coward's guide to resumes : sensible strategies for overcoming job search fears /

The career coward's guide to resumes : sensible strategies for overcoming job search fears /

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Author / Creator:Piotrowski, Katy, 1962-
Imprint:Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works, ©2008.
Description:1 online resource (xx, 220 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
Subject:
Résumés (Employment)
Résumés (Employment)
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11185580
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ISBN:9781593575892
1593575890
9781593573911
159357391X
Notes:English.
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Summary:This book helps readers tackle the task of assessing their strengths and creating a paper "sales document" about themselves. In her comfortable style, career coach Katy Piotrowski walks readers through all the basic steps of writing a resume and cover letter that promotes their strengths and experiences.
Other form:Print version: Piotrowski, Katy, 1962- Career coward's guide to resumes. Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works, ©2008 9781593573911 159357391X
Table of Contents:
  • Part 1. Lay the foundations for a successful resume
  • Chapter 1. Learn the basics of resume-writing success
  • Chapter 2. Find out what hiring managers want in your resume
  • Chapter 3. Create your "master closet" of experiences
  • Chapter 4. Focus your resume for success
  • Chapter 5. Find and choose keywords to strengthen your resume
  • Chapter 6. Prioritize and select the most relevant parts of your background
  • Part 2. Write and format your resume
  • Chapter 7. Scope out your work history section
  • Chapter 8. Develop a dynamite education section
  • Chapter 9. Give your resume and "extra" boost
  • Chapter 10. Choose the right resume format for you
  • Chapter 11. Create a compelling chronological resume
  • Chapter 12. Format a fantastic functional resume
  • Chapter 13. Produce a powerful hybrid or curriculum vitae style resume
  • Chapter 14. Finalize your resume with effective formatting techniques
  • Part 3. Create the "extras" and get results
  • Chapter 15. Craft cover letters that inspire interviews
  • Chapter 16. Pull together a portfolio of other powerful job search documents
  • Chapter 17. Maximize your resume's results.

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