{"product_id":"winning-resumes-paperback-softback-9780471263654","title":"Winning Resumes (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471263654","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWinning Resumes\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\"\u003eRobin Ryan (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471263654, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 29 October 2002\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.3 x 17.8 x 1.8 cm, 0.49 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\u003eA new and improved edition of the ultimate resume guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Beat the Competition with the Goldmining Technique 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuccess Series 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnly One Purpose 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReal Facts about Resumes and Employers 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarket-Tested Resumes that Landed Jobs 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnly 15 Seconds to Sell You 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’re Now in the Advertising Business 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Big Mistakes Hiring Managers Say To Avoid 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Resume Errors 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Lying Can Ruin Your Career 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Spelling Killers 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Being General Just Won’t Cut it 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Employers Scan. Not Read 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 You Just Haven’t Got it or You forget to Mention it 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Too Much is Too Much 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Drop Useless Stuff 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Not Paying Attention to How it all Looks 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Missing Important Parts 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Not Targeting the Right Position 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Job-Hopping Is still a Bugaboo 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Relying on Technology 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 No Cover Letter 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Fancy Designs Don’t Always Impress 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 References Can Sink Your Sink Fast 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Gimmicks 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Formula for the Perfect Resume 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Vital Resume Components and Format Styles 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResume Format 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChronological 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Resume – Computer Programmer 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombination 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Resume - Hospital\/Managed Care Administration 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResume Components 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 The Goldmining Technique 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep One 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep Two 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep Three 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep Four 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep Five 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep Six 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep Seven 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Selling You 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoldmining Technique Resumes 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScott Purchaer’s Success Story 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCindy Pharmacist’s Success Story 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvelyn Counselor’s Success Story 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracy Program Manager’s Success Story 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCraig Educator’s Success Story 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Proven Resume Successes 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimilar Jobs 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman Resource Manager 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCredit Manager 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManufacturer’s Engineer 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecutive Assistant 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacilities Management 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomer Service Manager 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement Position in Information Technology 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic Relations\/Marketing Director 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegal Administrator\/Secretary 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvertising Creative Director 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelevision Producer 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelecommunications Management 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirector of Office Administrative Services 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrainer 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Manager 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoan Processor 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriter\/Reporter 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinance Manager\/Financial Analyst 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSales Account Manager 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProperty Manager 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarketing Director 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePayroll Manager 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuyer 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsurance Claims Manager 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromotions 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStore Manager 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccounting Supervisor 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoftware Engineer 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirector of Managed Healthcare 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Special Circumstances: No College Degree, Employment Gaps, Changing Careers, Military to Civilian, Volunteers, Reentry, Relocation, Consultants, CV (Curriculum VITAE) 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo College Degree 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirector of Technology 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployment Gaps 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinance Manager 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth Club Management 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlight Attendant 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Careers 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClaims Adjuster\/Appraiser 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePosition in Child and Family Advocacy 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic Relations Account Executive 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePosition in Emergency Management 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducational Technology Program Manager 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower Marketer 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolunteer\/Reentry 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFundraiser 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgram Coordinator 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelocation 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePosition in Sales and Advertising 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsultants 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsultant for ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement Consultant – Wireless Telecom Industry 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Manager for a Manufacturing Company 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement Consultant 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurriculum Vitae (CV) 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTarget the Curriculum Vitae to the Reader 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe CV’s Preferred Writing Style 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch Scientist 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoctor of Chiropractic 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 New College Graduate Resumes: Undergraduate and Advanced Degrees 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUndergraduates 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGPAs 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote All Experience 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetail Sales Associate 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvents Planner 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnique Approaches to Standing Out in Competitive Fields 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElementary Teaching Position and\/or Reading Specialist 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvanced Degrees, MBAs, Lawyers, etc 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttorney 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgram Manager 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Executive Resumes: CEO, VP, CFO, COO, GM, President, and Other Senior Executives 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Goldmining Did for Michael Money 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChief Financial Officer 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCEO 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVice President – Aviation Company 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChief Operating Officer 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Manager 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCEO 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCEO 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChief Executive\/Operating Officer 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVice President Finance\/Treasurer 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChief of Operations 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVice President or Director of Manufacturing 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChief of Manufacturing Operations 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShopping Center Manager 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVice President of Business Development 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore Tips for Executives 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Resumes for the Electronic World: Internet, Email, Fax, and Scanning 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternet Resumes 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultimedia Product Manager 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJob Search Tips for Using the Internet 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmail an Extended Summary of Qualifications 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScanning 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResume with Keywords Section 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFaxing 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Creating Your Resume 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe One-Page Resume 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Strategic Advantage of Using a One-Page Resume 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelect the Correct Format Style for You 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChronological 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombination 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctional 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet’s Write 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep One 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep Two 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep Three 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep Four 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep Five 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep Six 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep Seven 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormatting and Layout Guidelines 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Do about Bad References, No References, or Not Wanting Employers to Call Your Current Boss 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinting, Paper, and Envelopes That Send an Influential Message 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Helpful Resources 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkill Areas 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction Verbs 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransferable Skills 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 The Path to Success 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDream Big 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSee Your Value 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAct 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocus 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersevere 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommit 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore Career Help Available 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout Robin Ryan, Author, National Speaker, and Career Coach 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