Winning Resumes. 2nd Edition

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1 Brochure More information from Winning Resumes. 2nd Edition Description: A new and improved edition of the ultimate resume guide A career coach and syndicated columnist shows how to use her powerful Goldmining technique to create the most effective resume possible. This remarkable technique is a seven-step process that brings out all of the candidate's most marketable skills and accomplishments. This new edition is updated to offer even better career advice from one of the foremost authorities on job search and hiring practices, including all the newest information on the best ways job hunters can use the Internet to their advantage. Includes a list of dozens of mistakes to avoid and ways to make the resume stand out as much as possible. Also featured are tips from human resources personnel and hiring managers on key mistakes applicants make on their resumes. Contents: Acknowledgements 13 Chapter 1 Beat the Competition with the Goldmining Technique 15 Success Series 17 Only One Purpose 17 Real Facts about Resumes and Employers 18 Market-Tested Resumes that Landed Jobs 19 Only 15 Seconds to Sell You 19 You re Now in the Advertising Business 20 Chapter 2 Big Mistakes Hiring Managers Say To Avoid 21 Common Resume Errors 21 1 Lying Can Ruin Your Career 21 2 Spelling Killers 24 3 Being General Just Won t Cut it 25 4 Employers Scan. Not Read 27 5 You Just Haven t Got it or You forget to Mention it 28 6 Too Much is Too Much 29 7 Drop Useless Stuff 30 8 Not Paying Attention to How it all Looks 32 9 Missing Important Parts Not Targeting the Right Position Job-Hopping Is still a Bugaboo Relying on Technology 39

2 13 No Cover Letter Fancy Designs Don t Always Impress References Can Sink Your Sink Fast Gimmicks 43 The Formula for the Perfect Resume 44 Chapter 3 Vital Resume Components and Format Styles 45 Resume Format 46 Chronological 46 Sample Resume Computer Programmer 47 Combination 52 Sample Resume - Hospital/Managed Care Administration 53 Resume Components 55 Chapter 4 The Goldmining Technique 57 Step One 58 Step Two 58 Step Three 59 Step Four 59 Step Five 60 Step Six 60 Step Seven 60 Chapter 5 Selling You 63 Goldmining Technique Resumes 63 Scott Purchaer s Success Story 63 Cindy Pharmacist s Success Story 70 Evelyn Counselor s Success Story 75 Tracy Program Manager s Success Story 80 Craig Educator s Success Story 84 Summary 91 Chapter 6 Proven Resume Successes 93 Similar Jobs 94 Human Resource Manager 96 Credit Manager 97

3 Manufacturer s Engineer 98 Executive Assistant 100 Facilities Management 101 Customer Service Manager 102 Management Position in Information Technology 103 Public Relations/Marketing Director 104 Legal Administrator/Secretary 106 Advertising Creative Director 107 Television Producer 108 Telecommunications Management 109 Director of Office Administrative Services 110 Trainer 112 Project Manager 114 Loan Processor 115 Writer/Reporter 116 Finance Manager/Financial Analyst 118 Sales Account Manager 120 Property Manager 121 Marketing Director 122 Payroll Manager 124 Buyer 126 Insurance Claims Manager 128 Promotions 129 Store Manager 130 Accounting Supervisor 131 Software Engineer 132 Director of Managed Healthcare 134 Chapter 7 Special Circumstances: No College Degree, Employment Gaps, Changing Careers, Military to Civilian, Volunteers, Reentry, Relocation, Consultants, CV (Curriculum VITAE) 137 No College Degree 137 Director of Technology 139 Employment Gaps 140

4 Finance Manager 142 Health Club Management 143 Flight Attendant 144 Changing Careers 145 Claims Adjuster/Appraiser 148 Position in Child and Family Advocacy 149 Public Relations Account Executive 150 Position in Emergency Management 152 Educational Technology Program Manager 153 Power Marketer 155 Volunteer/Reentry 157 Fundraiser 158 Program Coordinator 159 Relocation 160 Position in Sales and Advertising 162 Consultants 163 Consultant for ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems 164 Management Consultant Wireless Telecom Industry 165 General Manager for a Manufacturing Company 167 Management Consultant 168 Curriculum Vitae (CV) 169 Target the Curriculum Vitae to the Reader 169 The CV s Preferred Writing Style 170 Research Scientist 173 Doctor of Chiropractic 175 Chapter 8 New College Graduate Resumes: Undergraduate and Advanced Degrees 177 Undergraduates 177 GPAs 179 Note All Experience 180 Retail Sales Associate 181 Events Planner 182

5 Unique Approaches to Standing Out in Competitive Fields 184 Elementary Teaching Position and/or Reading Specialist 188 Advanced Degrees, MBAs, Lawyers, etc 191 Attorney 192 Program Manager 193 Chapter 9 Executive Resumes: CEO, VP, CFO, COO, GM, President, and Other Senior Executives 195 What Goldmining Did for Michael Money 200 Chief Financial Officer 202 CEO 205 Vice President Aviation Company 207 Chief Operating Officer 209 General Manager 210 CEO 211 CEO 213 Chief Executive/Operating Officer 215 Vice President Finance/Treasurer 216 Chief of Operations 217 Vice President or Director of Manufacturing 218 Chief of Manufacturing Operations 219 Shopping Center Manager 220 Vice President of Business Development 221 More Tips for Executives 222 Chapter 10 Resumes for the Electronic World: Internet, , Fax, and Scanning 225 Internet Resumes 226 Multimedia Product Manager 228 Job Search Tips for Using the Internet 230 an Extended Summary of Qualifications 232 Scanning 234 Resume with Keywords Section 236 Faxing 238 Chapter 11 Creating Your Resume 239 The One-Page Resume 239

6 The Strategic Advantage of Using a One-Page Resume 240 Select the Correct Format Style for You 242 Chronological 242 Combination 243 Functional 244 Let s Write 245 Step One 245 Step Two 245 Step Three 246 Step Four 246 Step Five 248 Step Six 248 Step Seven 249 Formatting and Layout Guidelines 250 References 251 What to Do about Bad References, No References, or Not Wanting Employers to Call Your Current Boss 252 Printing, Paper, and Envelopes That Send an Influential Message 255 Chapter 12 Helpful Resources 257 Skill Areas 258 Action Verbs 260 Transferable Skills 264 Chapter 13 The Path to Success 271 Risk 272 Dream Big 272 See Your Value 272 Act 273 Focus 273 Persevere 273 Commit 274 More Career Help Available 275 Index 277

7 About Robin Ryan, Author, National Speaker, and Career Coach 287 Ordering: Order Online - Order by Fax - using the form below Order by Post - print the order form below and send to Research and Markets, Guinness Centre, Taylors Lane, Dublin 8, Ireland.

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