Robin Ryan

Winning Resumes

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Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• 2. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Oktober 2002
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 520g
• ISBN-13: 9780471263654
• ISBN-10: 0471263656
• Artikelnr.: 09407907

Autorenporträt

ROBIN RYAN is the bestselling author of 60 Seconds & You're Hired!, Winning Cover Letters, and What to Do with the Rest of Your Life. She has appeared on 700 TV and radio shows, including NBC Nightly News and Oprah, as well as in most major magazines and newspapers, including USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Money, and BusinessWeek. She has also been a Seattle Times career columnist for nearly six years.

Inhaltsangabe

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 35
10 Not Targeting the Right Position 36
11 Job-Hopping Is still a Bugaboo 38
12 Relying on Technology 39
13 No Cover Letter 41
14 Fancy Designs Don't Always Impress 42
15 References Can Sink Your Sink Fast 42
16 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
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
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
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, Email, Fax, and
Scanning 225
Internet Resumes 226
Multimedia Product Manager 228
Job Search Tips for Using the Internet 230
Email 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
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
About Robin Ryan, Author, National Speaker, and Career Coach 287