The Resume Writing Guide: A Step-by-Step Workbook for Writing a Winning Resume
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (676 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1502429322 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 292 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Splendid!" according to Peter R.. I loved this book, so much so that I took the time to write a review, which I don't do very often. It's a quick and easy read, with very clear step-by-step instructions. I needed to update my resume after having not done so for far too long; I was stuck, and so I bought this book. I followed Lisa's instructions, they got me 99% of the way there in very short order, and I am happy with the results. Two small gripes are 1) the lack of an index, and 2) that it doesn't really say what to do with those long lists of technical skills (you know, lists of programm. Very Good Common Sense writing! Showed me the mistakes on my current Resume Badboytim After reading this book, I discovered many things that are out of date and have probably gotten my resume rejected. I am starting a new resume using the advice from Ms. McGrimmon, so hopefully things will be looking up soon! I hope to have a good update. Good methodology and very clear in the points covered in the book.. "Best Resume Book I've Found!!!" according to JT. - Easy Read- Lots of Examples- Helpful ResourcesReally liked the downloadable Career Choice Guide Writing Form Great for brainstorming and guides you through each resume section plus you can reuse or print as many copies as you need.
In each chapter, you will complete a few tasks, and, if you complete all of the tasks to the best of your ability, once you reach the end of the book, you will have written a resume that shows you in your best possible light. Lisa McGrimmon has written over 1000 resumes and helped over 2000 job seekers find work. It is a meticulous, step-by-step guide through each phase in the resume writing process. You and the career coach both bring important information to the table. The process is broken into small, simple steps. You will be the expert on your own career. Not a 20 Minute Resume Guide! This book is not for people who want to knock out a resume in 20 minutes. Guidance Through the ProcessThe Resume Writing Guide takes you through the actual process of creating a resume one step at a time, carefully guiding you through each decision. In the end, you will have a winning resume that is perfect for your needs and structured to show you at your best. She has written resumes for: career changers people returning to work after several years without paid employment new immigrants recent graduates older workers people in competitive and declining industriesThis book isn’t just for the lucky few who have a perfect career history. It gets into the heart of how to write resumes that pop even if you’re worried that you may have some challenges to overcome. Thoughtfully compl