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Resumes For Dummies

Laura DeCarlo (Author)

9781394392506, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 4 June 2026

320 pages
22.9 x 18.3 x 2.3 cm, 0.431 kg

Craft a resume that gets results

Many resumes are screened by technology or human gatekeepers before they ever reach a decisionmaker. And when they do, the average review lasts only seconds before a judgement is made.

Resumes For Dummies, 9th Edition delivers an easy-to-read walkthrough for job seekers packed with the essential skills, tools, and strategies you need to land your next role. The book shows you how to create a resume that’s compelling, concise, informative, and eye-catching, with plenty of real-world examples. You’ll learn how to tailor your resume for each opportunity and audience, helping you to stand out, get interviews, and move your career forward.

Inside:

  • Write powerful action statements that tell the story of your experience
  • Follow step-by-step guides for using generative AI tools to draft a powerful resume while avoiding common, critical mistakes
  • Optimize your resume for algorithmic and automated screening tools while impressing human reviewers

Perfect for career changers, young professionals launching their careers, and those re-entering the workforce after an extended break, Resumes For Dummies, 9th Edition is a hands-on, start-to-finish roadmap to crafting a stellar resume.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Creating Today’s Winning Resume 5

Chapter 1: Getting Hired in the AI Era 7

Chapter 2: Selecting the Best Resume Format 13

Chapter 3: Mapping Out the Parts: Resume Essentials 33

Chapter 4: Laying the Groundwork for Resume Brilliance 51

Chapter 5: Crafting Job-Focused Resumes the OnTarget Way 67

Part 2: Crafting Resumes That Command Attention 77

Chapter 6: Turning Core Content into Gold with AI 79

Chapter 7: Working Wonders with Wow Words 87

Chapter 8: Refining Your Design for Maximum Impact 95

Chapter 9: Navigating a Major Life Change 107

Chapter 10: Overcoming Career Roadblocks 131

Part 3: Exploring Real-World Resumes That Work 149

Chapter 11: Matching Industry and Career Fields with OnTarget Resumes 151

Chapter 12: Aligning Experience and Age with OnTarget Resumes 189

Chapter 13: Navigating Special Circumstances with OnTarget Resumes 227

Chapter 14: Award-Winning Creative Resumes 267

Part 4: The Part of Tens 269

Chapter 15: Ten Ways to Improve Your Resume 271

Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Increase the Odds of Landing a Job 275

Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Choosing Professional Resume Help 281

Chapter 18: Your Ten-Point Resume Checklist 289

Appendix: Directory of Resume Writers 293

Index 299

Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
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