Resumes For DummiesWrite a winning resume and land that job interview! Is your job search stalling out after you submit a resume but before you're offered an interview? With a recession that has caused a 10% unemployment rate affecting 15.3 million Americans, having a winning resume is vital to securing an interview-and it demands a fresh look at how you write your resumes and market yourself. Whether you're entering the job market for the first time, looking for a new job after a lay off, or changing careers, Resumes For Dummies shows you the ropes and rules for a new era in recruiting and jobsearching.
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Contents
Table of Contents | |
The targeted resume rules | |
Finding Your Next Job in the Wide World of Social Media | |
Twitter opens quick slick paths to employers | |
Put Your Best Face Forward | |
Avoiding Mobile JobSearch Mistakes | |
Sample components of online screening | |
Job Search Technology Is Here to Stay | |
Two columns | |
Plug and Play Resume Sketches | |
When Only Full Custom Resumes Will Work | |
Job Boards Are Alive and Changing | |
Preventing Resume Black Holes | |
Seeking and Finding Is Easier Than Ever | |
Opting for a summary | |
Including competencies in your resumes | |
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