The Resume Makeover: 50 Common Problems With Resumes and Cover Letters: This guide offers readers vital career information but with a solution-oriented approach. "No matter how much you think you know about writing resumes, you'll learn something new. I'd recommend this book to anyone conducting or anticipating a job search."--Laura Lorber, Managing Editor, CareerJournal.com

The Resume Makeover: 50 Common Problems With Resumes and Cover Letters - and How to Fix Them
by John Marcus

Synopsis

This guide offers readers vital career information but with a solution-oriented approach. Seasoned author and career coach John Marcus identifies the 50 most common problems people face in writing their resumes and offers answers for each one. In this book, readers will learn how to craft their resumes and cover letters to effectively deal with: problems in their job history such as job-hopping, a gap in employment history, or a firing; problems in their r sum 's visual presentation such as an unattractive layout, a work history that's too long, or a format that's difficult to understand; prejudices from prospective employers such as age discrimination; deficiencies in their skill set such as missing a crucial skill or having relevant experience that occurred several jobs ago. Sample documents show what the resume looked like before and demonstrate how a few simple changes can improve the document and overcome potential resume "roadblocks". In addition the guide offers tips on: writing your resume in half the usual time; strategies for changing careers or re-entering the workforce; key words/phrases to include; the electronic resume/computer scanning; how to craft high-impact cover letters; five areas that all employers and recruiters will grade your resume on - and how to score 10.

Book Info

Guide to writing the right resume and cover letter, written by a career coach and resume writer. Identifies 50 common resume and cover letter problems and shows how to solve each one. Learn how to overcome such problems as gaps in employment, frequent job hopping, and deficiencies in a skill set. Includes before-and-after examples. Softcover. DLC: Resumes (Employment).

How to make yourself look much better "on paper"

While the right resume and cover letter are crucial to getting the kind of job you want, the wrong resume and cover letter will definitely keep you from your dream job. The Resume Makeover's unique problem-solving approach helps you zero in on the critical aspects of these essential job-hunting tools, turning your resume weaknesses into resume strengths.

Renowned career coach and resume writer John Marcus identifies 50 common resume problems and shows you how to solve each one. You'll learn how to overcome such problems as gaps in your employment history, frequent job hopping, and deficiencies in your skill set. You'll also discover how to maximize your resume's visual impact and describe your work experience in crisp, powerful language. Marcus shows you how to:

Make employers want to read your resume
Choose attention-grabbing key words and phrases
Deal with sensitive issues such as age, having been fired, and embarrassing former jobs
Present yourself as a valuable asset to employers
Create a clear and attractive visual presentation
Craft high-impact cover letters that instantly hook employers and recruiters
Complete with stunning before-and-after examples that demonstrate the tremendous value of a few simple changes, The Resume Makeover is your key to removing employment roadblocks and filling your calendar with interview appointments.

Book Description: Clear, quick, effective solutions to the 50 most common resume problems

"No matter how much you think you know about writing resumes, you'll learn something new. I'd recommend this book to anyone conducting or anticipating a job search."--Laura Lorber, Managing Editor, CareerJournal.com

In this solution-oriented guide, bestselling careers author John J. Marcus zeros in on the 50 most common resume writing problems and offers easy-to-perform fixes for each.

Among other crucial lessons, readers learn how to identify and deal effectively with job history problems, skill-set deficiencies, poor visual presentation, and formatting problems.

A compelling feature that distinguishes The Resume Makeover from all the competition is its unique quick-reference, "Before & After" format. Each chapter focuses on one common problem and offers a proven solution, along with before-and-after documents illustrating how a few simple changes can significantly improve a resume.

In addition, readers learn:

How to write a resume in half the usual time
Strategies for changing careers or reentering the workforce
Key words and phrases to include
How to write high-impact cover letters
The five areas in which all recruiters and employers grade resumes, and how to ace each one

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