{"product_id":"resumes-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394392506","title":"Resumes For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394392506","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eResumes For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eLaura DeCarlo (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394392506, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 4 June 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e320 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 18.3 x 2.3 cm, 0.431 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCraft a resume that gets results\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMany 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eResumes For Dummies, 9th Edition\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrite powerful action statements that tell the story of your experience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFollow step-by-step guides for using generative AI tools to draft a powerful resume while avoiding common, critical mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOptimize your resume for algorithmic and automated screening tools while impressing human reviewers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for career changers, young professionals launching their careers, and those re-entering the workforce after an extended break, \u003ci\u003eResumes For Dummies, 9th Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is a hands-on, start-to-finish roadmap to crafting a stellar resume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Creating Today’s Winning Resume 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Getting Hired in the AI Era 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Selecting the Best Resume Format 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Mapping Out the Parts: Resume Essentials 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Laying the Groundwork for Resume Brilliance 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Crafting Job-Focused Resumes the OnTarget Way 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Crafting Resumes That Command Attention 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Turning Core Content into Gold with AI 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Working Wonders with Wow Words 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Refining Your Design for Maximum Impact 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Navigating a Major Life Change 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Overcoming Career Roadblocks 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Exploring Real-World Resumes That Work 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Matching Industry and Career Fields with OnTarget Resumes 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Aligning Experience and Age with OnTarget Resumes 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Navigating Special Circumstances with OnTarget Resumes 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Award-Winning Creative Resumes 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Part of Tens 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Ten Ways to Improve Your Resume 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten Ways to Increase the Odds of Landing a Job 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten Tips for Choosing Professional Resume Help 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Your Ten-Point Resume Checklist 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Directory of Resume Writers 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 299\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52474992525592,"sku":"9781394392506","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394392506.jpg?v=1785802700","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/resumes-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394392506","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}