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Bestselling career book author Morin provides dozens of proven resumes and cover letters, the latest strategies for women in today's tough job market, the 25 hottest careers for women today, and other advice for succeeding in today's workplace. ... Read more

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Every woman's essential Job hunting and resume book
This is the most comprehensive job search book I've read. As a college student, I'veread my fair share of job search books. Morin gives examples of resumes which are most helpful and advice on job hunting skills, networking and answering those questions which are still primarily asked of women, especially those regarding family obligations. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from CPA Client Bulletin, published by American Institute of CPA's on December 1, 2002. The length of the article is 990 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Job hunting: do's and don'ts of resume writing.
Publication: CPA Client Bulletin (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2002
Publisher: American Institute of CPA's
Page: 4(2)

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Over the past decade, resumes have undergone dramatic changes in how they are submitted to recruiters. Technology advances have redefined the recruiting industry. It started with electronic resumes that had to be “scannable” using OCR software. Then resumes began their frenzied dart across the Internet, where, to assure safe arrival, they came dressed in the pedestrian garb of plain text (ASCII) embodied within e-mail. But now, change is upon us once again. The handsome resume made portable has made its return, and there is an emergence of online screening quizzes that determine whether your resume is accepted by recruiters and employers or buried at the bottom of the pile.

The fourth edition of Resumes For Dummies is for anyone who needs to discover what works and what doesn’t work when representing their work history with a resume. No matter what your experience, set of circumstances, or familiarity with resume writing, this clearly written, up-to-date guide will help you to

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Resume Writing Made Easy: A Practical Guide provides time-tested techniques for creating powerful resumes and cover letters that get noticed. Readers will learn to combine traditional job-hunting methods with the latest Internet resources to create an effective job-search campaign. Using clear, simple worksheets and a variety of sample resumes, it walks students through successive steps of writing winning resumes for a variety of career situations. This new edition contains more writing suggestions, new sample resumes, lists of effective word choices, creative cover letter ideas, tips for maximizing the Internet, and samples that address over 100 professions.

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Great Guide
This is a great guide for anyone who has never written a resume before and just as helpful for those that need to update their resumes.I have had the 5th edition for quite some time and just bought the newest edition.It's always helpful to have on hand.
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4th Edition of the Federal Resume Guidebook, Strategies for Writing a Winning Federal Electronic Resume, KSA's and Essays. Almost all federal agencies now require you to use online resume builders to submit your resume. This book shows you how to use online resume builders, including USAJOBS, Quickhire, AvueCentral, and Resumix. Maximize the effectiveness and readability of your online resume. Determine which keywords to use. Write KSA's, ECQ's, Essays, and Short Answers. Get the federal job you want. Includes dozens of samples federal resumes in online resume builders.

The Federal Resume Guidebook was announced as one of the top 10 most in-demand job hunting books in U.S. libraries by Library Journal in April of 2009.

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Review for Resume Guidebook purchase
The book arrived in the condition described in a reasonable amount of time.Good purchasing experience.

Excellent Guide for Federal Resume
This is a great book for anyone who is looking for federal job- for any occupations. I read this book carefully and analyzed job; I am an architect, (although this book does not have specific about how to write architect resume), this book gives you great sense of how to write it!
I sent out my first resume and got the job offer w/ the GS rating that I wanted-
Good luck for everyone

Great
I have been looking at books on writing a resume for the federal government. A this is the best one I have seen to date. I have even suggested to a few professors that teach resume writting and internship courses. Looking for a good aid to help in applying for federal jobs this is the book for you.

Waste of time and money
Two stars is generous.It's a shame the information provided is incomplete, especially since it's done on purpose as a way of hawking their other services and books.Based on their relationship with the Washington Post, I figured they provided a valuable and quality service.Nope.The resume writing process included a strong sales pitch for the books.If more than 5 words were changed from my original resume to the completed resume, I'd be shocked.Additionally, they currently have a D- ranking with the BBB.Too bad I didn't look before I leaped, save your money and use google to improve upon your resume.

A must have for current or prospective federal employees!!
Ill keep this short. This is easy to read. It has many examples of what to do and what not to do. It is written by someone who was directly involved in the federal hiring system. The chapters are catagorized very well making it easy to go back and refrence what you need. It explains what the people who look at your resume are looking for and also shows you how to read job announcements so you can tailor your resume to them. This book is the key to move ahead. ... Read more

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The nation's #1 online resume service offers its exclusive advice on how to craft a winning resume

The Resume.com Guide to Writing Unbeatable Resumes draws upon the author's considerable expertise, as well as the vast Resume.com database, to arm job seekers with:

• Sample resumes for every profession and job category, at every level, from entrylevel to executive
• A comprehensive database of keywords, arranged by industry
• Electronic job-hunting advice and strategies, with tips on how to make any resume stand out online
• A detailed Before & After resume trouble-shooting worksheet

Job seekers will also find an exciting added value with this essential text. With the purchase of this book, they'll be able to receive a free resume consultation with one of Resume.com's career consultants!

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Very Helpful
This book was very helpful in helping me figure out which resume format works best for me. It also gives cover letter and thank you letter examples.

Helpful Stuff!
This was an excellent read. Included some very good points about specific keywords and the importance of them in your resume.

Not too short either and made a coulpe of extra points about securing the job through very clever strategies that at first you would overlook.

Overall however theres some solid content in this book and one that if anybody is serious about writing the perfect resume, they should have a good read.

Well written and def a fav!!!

difficult to read on Kindle for mac
It is impossible to see the sample resume's in the kindle format on mac or iphone. Appearently it is an image scan, so zooming only deteriorates and dims the character.
Regarding the content on the other hand , i find it very helpful.

BEST BOOK EVER FOR WRITING RESUMES!!!!!!!
This book is AMAZING if you need to write a resume!!!! I was recently laid off from my job, and by using this book and following its examples, within 2 1/2 weeks of completing my resume, I already received calls for 2 interviews.

What I really loved about this book is it gives many examples, and how each of the examples is in a similar format, which makes it easy to see the differences in each example. Most other resume books use all kinds of formats and fonts, and just get too confusing. This book gives you all the examples you could need, for Entry-level (just out of school), Mid-level (3 - 5 years experience), and Experienced-level (more than 5 years), that you can easily take and adapt to your own experiences.

I also liked how this book focuses a lot on the format of the resume (something I feel many other resume-writing books overlook), so that it makes it easier for the reader to read and see all your qualifications, which in turn, makes employers desire to get to know you faster, and call you for interviews. After using this book, I realized how badly formatted my previous resumes were, and what changes I needed to make.

If you are looking for a job, or just want to update your resume, I highly recommend this book. You won't regret it!

Excellent
This book is right on target for writing resumes.I had my resume professionally edited prior to ordering this book, and my resume and the book's suggestions are similar and are current.I suggest that if you're wanting a great guide on how to write your resume, this one is the right book! ... Read more

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The government is hiring, for homeland security jobs and more! But if you want to be successful in landing a federal job, you need to understand the government's unique and complex application process. In this complete guide, Troutman shares the expertise that has enabled her to help many others just like you go on to new and rewarding jobs in federal service.

Applying for federal employment is different than in private industry. This new guide shows you how to succeed by breaking the government's intricate process down into 10 simple steps. Both first-time applicants and those already within government will find something new here, as application processes change over time. Ten Steps is simply the most up-to-date book on federal employment available today!

Written for all job levels and categories, with salaries ranging to $140,000.

Ten Steps to a Federal Job is a "must have" for any job seeker looking for federal employment. Let Troutman's latest guidebook walk you through every step of the application process and into a rewarding job in federal service.

Includes a CD-ROM with samples and examples, and our Federal Resume and KSA Builders, normally sold for $35 each. ... Read more

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Great Seller
Seller was excellent.The seller was fair, and a sheer pleasure to do business with.

Life Saver!
I purchased the book "Ten Steps to a Federal Job" in January of this year 2008.I filled out my first application after reading the book in March 2008 was interviewed May 21,2008 and offered a job with the Federal Government on June 4, 2008!!!!!!! I started June 23, 2008.

I am so excited after 12 years of trying and going through the process so incorrectly, *I figured that out after reading the book*.

I would recommend you purchase the book immediately if you had any hesitations before don't it absolutely worked for me!If you are tired of working for the private sector and want to get into the highly competitive Federal Government get this book.

It is a must have and a best seller in my book!

Thank you Kathryn Troutman :)

Great Book... For Real
I just used this book to apply for a job with the Federal Bureau of Prisons a month ago. I received a response via email and two weeks ago I received a notification. This book was really helpful on assisting me with my resume. This is really an investment that you should get.

Best employment book I have ever read!
I had been looking for a Federal job for five years; after reading and applying the principles in this book, I landed a GREAT position at the VA within weeks! This book prepared me for all aspects of the selection process ...right down to the second interview, the questioning process, and how to follow up. If there is one book to have in your search for a Federal job, it's this one. Use this and any resources that Ms. Troutman has ...it is well worth any price!

Generalized but included good ideas
This book gives hints and advice for any type of federal job applicant.If you're seeking information specific to an agency, you will NOT find it here.However, this book has outstanding sample interview questions- I would have never thought of them but can see them asked in any interview.Also, there are about 15 different resume formats with tips on information that federal resumes require that you would never list on a private sector resume.All in all, this book was helpful in creating a great federal resume and preparation for general interview questions.Again, don't count on it for specific agency information. ... Read more

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A concise volume of snappy chapters designed to help readers understand what makes employers hire people-and how to build a resume that motivates an employer to hire them. This evidence-based career self-help book is based on the psychology of selection and impression management and is written by a team of psychologists and career professionals. Learn the basics of how to present your credential and experience in the most effective way. ... Read more

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For beginners
This is a rather rudimentary book, presented in a "Resumés for Dummies" -type format. I have no problem with the format; it works well when we are just learning a new skill. But this book is full of exercises to help you read job ads, and to discover "who you are" in the workplace. For example, page 35 asks "Who Are You?" Fair enough. But then, the title on page 47 asks "What Kind of Person Are You?" On page 74 (out of 223) we are finding out how to put our name atop the resumé, just the way that we want it (don't use "James Edward Harold Bright" if you like to be called "James Bright") This follows at least a dozen exercises, just to get you that far. I am an experienced manager, looking for a production management position in a local firm. I aim to polish my resume to a spiff shine by drawing elements from top-notch examples. Amazing Resumés is not a powerful reference source for someone like me. However, this book is not completely devoid of relevant information:I will use some of the chapter on language (though the whole chapter is less than 4 pages long!), and I will draw what I can from the limited number of resumé examples which are included.

Detailed, Fun, and Motivating
I love this book!It got me thinking about my resume again in ways I never had before.The information is very current and fun to read.There are several detailed, step-by-step instructions that are quite easy to adapt and plenty of examples.Several before-and-after critiques as well.Both my girlfriend and I have used this book with a lot of success.Definitely worth a purchase!

I can't believe I'm the first person to review this book
I own 3 other books on resume-writing that got good reviews on Amazon.com, but they never got me an interview."Amazing Resumes", however, made resume-writing really simple, and even enjoyable.The authors, Bright & Earl, don't assume you have 30 years of experience or a college degree, even if you do.It's designed for anybody to use, even a 16-year old looking for his or her first part-time after-school job.They help you play up what you have under your belt, and tailor each resume to each job you're applying for.It's an awesome book.And there's not a lot to read, either.The authors get straight to the point.I got 3 interviews just last week by using this book as my guide.I hope this review puts "Amazing Resumes" on Amazon's radar. ... Read more

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The Zen of Resume Writing for Formerly Incarcerated Persons provides helpful resume writing techniques, basic cover letter writing, interviewing skills, and job search tips. In addition, the resource identifies meditation techniques to help resume creators maintain a calm mind and body in preparation for resume writing.

The Zen of Resume Writing gives the reader an understanding of how the principles of Zen Buddhism can not only aid in resume writing, but help relieve suffering in daily life. The Zen of Resume Writing helps readers awaken awareness, compassion, wisdom, happiness, and enlightenment by providing peaceful meditations. The resource includes the techniques of sitting meditation, stress reduction meditation, walking meditation, and other meditations to calm and unclutter the mind, and allows the reader to practice getting in touch with the true nature of the mind.

Why use meditation? Research has shown that meditation may benefit the body by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic nervous system controls the "rest and digest" response in the body which is a system that slows the heart and breathing rate, and causes the blood vessels to dilate thus improving blood flow.

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An outstanding book that can really help ex-offenders.
If there is someone in your life that is a formerly incarcerated person, you should recomend this book to them.In this day and age, and with the way the job market is, ex-offenders need every little bit of help available to them.Looking for a job is stressful enough, but an ex-offender has it 1000 times worse.This book will give them the extra edge that is needed.Topics include not only resume writing and interviewing techniques, but also relaxation and meditation techniques that can help them through that stressful time.So please, give this book to an ex-offender to get them back on the right path of life, so they can start living a productive life to the fullest.Kudos to Ms. Richardson for writing such an outstanding book that is sorely needed. ... Read more

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An insider shows how to tailor a résumé that sets applicants apart from a sea of candidates.

Recruiting director Brad Karsh has worked with thousands of misguided job seekers. Now he’s putting his experience into print, with step-by-step guidelines to improve the wording, content, and format of any résumé.

Knowing how employers choose candidates, the author shows how to make a résumé stand out. Whether readers are looking to make a career change, re-enter the workforce, find a first job, or acquire an internal position, Karsh demonstrates how to transform any résumé—and get results. Includes advice for:

• First jobs
• Re-entering the work force
• Applicants who have been laid off
• Career changes
• Older applicants
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I would have given it 5 stars...
I would have given it 5 stars, but it was missing a key piece I thought should have been included - what people who have gone to college, but haven't finished and are NOT currently in school should do to address this issue.It addresses people who are in school, who have just finished school for either 1st or 2nd degrees, and who have not gone, but not those with partial education.There are numerous examples of resumes in here, and while they all have similar "after" templates, it is obvious that they were written by a variety of people.This is interesting in and of itself, because it gives more than one "way" to write your resume.All in all, it's a reference I've used multiple times and have recommended in real life!

Great resume advice!
This book has tons of tips on what to say in your resume.In this economy your resume and cover letter are extremely important.Today managers are receiving seven times the amount of resumes they did just three years ago and are being bombarded.This book looks at the critical components of what to say in your resume which will make you stick out of the pages of resumes sitting on the managers desk.

Kelly Wibbenmeyer, author of [...]

Insightful perspective of recruiters expectations of a resume
Wow!I had not updated my resume in 13 years and really needed this book.It provides great information and resume templates for an array of job seekers at various stages of their careers, as well as new entrants.

I feel a great deal of relief and confidence that my resume will be top notch and received well by potential employers.

Thank you,
Wanda

Chock full of resume examples
This book is full of resume examples - pages and pages - for all kids of different jobs and levels.I was able to copy a lot of the bullet points to make my resume stronger.If you're in the market for a new job, I highly recommend this book. ... Read more

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This book outlines 150 tips for creating more effective resumes, letters, and applications that can substantially energize a job search. Rich with quizzes, examples, and websites. ... Read more

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Very helpful book, but...
I borrowed this book from a public library, and I'm planning to buy it once I return the one from the library. This book greatly informs the readers about these "red flags" that may hurt them on landing their perfect job.

But beware... this book tends to call the readers "losers" if you have more than one of those "red flags" and may make you depress if you keep reading. So don't go suicidal or something like that. The book doesn't tell you how to deal with them, so you have to buy their other book that deals with them.

Will prove especially valuable for novice job seekers and those re-entering the job market
The newest addition to Impact Publications' impressive roster of "how to" books designed to help find and secure gainful employment, "Resume, Application, And Letter Tips For People With Hot And Not-So-Hot Backgrounds: 185 Tips For Landing The Perfect Job" outlines an effective 10-step job search process, proven ways to best present a work history, identifies the key attitudes and behaviors for success in securing employment, common job application writing errors to be avoided, redefining work or background negatives into positives, dealing with potential 'red flags' in your personal or professional history, follow-up methods to enhance your chances of securing a job, the different kinds of job search letters, and so much more. Enhanced with sample resumes and letters, self-assessment devices, evaluation exercises, and illustrations, "Resume, Application, And Letter Tips For People With Hot And Not-So-Hot Backgrounds" is a welcome and well-presented instruction manual that will prove especially valuable for novice job seekers and those re-entering the job market.
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Crafting the perfect resume is the first step for job seekers. And these days, employers have tons of different filters to weed out candidates and narrow their hiring pool. The Complete Book of Resumes is packed full of information on crafting a resumes and the kind of structure and language that will get an employer's immediate attention as well as tons of samples for readers to use as a guideline for success.

The Complete Book of Resumes includes information on:

--How to begin if you're starting from scratch
--The profile, or the most important part of your resume
--Work experience, or "What have I been doing all these years?"
--Punching it up--how to make a good resume great
--The career transition resume chapter for brave souls
--You're just starting out
--Big leaps--positioning yourself for jobs above your current level

Including more than 300 resumes, The Complete Book of Resumes is perfect for recent graduates or seasoned candidates with years of experience. ... Read more

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loved it
This book was great.To be honest, I started reading the book and got a little bored with it so I skipped to the back and just used the examples.The examples are GREAT.I was able to find an example that fit me perfectly.I have gotten some great jobs with my resume.If you are like me and would rather skip the reading and go straight to the examples, this is definitely the book for you. ... Read more

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About this Resume Writing Secrets Book:

Give Me 10 Minutes And I'll Have You Writing Resumes No Employer Can Resist!

Who else wants to force their resume to rise to the top of the stack?

Sometimes the only separating you from a great job and unemployment - is a great resume. But the rules on how to write a resume that grabs the attention of an employer are always changing.

Chances are, if you learned how to write a resume back in high school. Your techniques are outdated.

It's a question of who wants it more. And if you need that job like a chocoholic needs a Hershey's bar. You better take the time to learn...

How To Write Impressive Resumes
And Cover Letters!

Greetings Friend,

Are you looking for a job? Do you want to make certain that you have every possible advantage going for you?

One of the most important parts of the hiring process is the resume. (How many jobs do you know of that do not require one?) And it's important you put your best foot forward with a great resume.

A resume that sells yourself to the company. In a way that any employer would be crazy not to hire you.

See How Easily You Can Prove You're The Right Person For The Job!

You can separate yourself from the pack with a great resume. While others don't give this step much thought, and they ignore the new rules that have evolved over the years...

...you won't! And you'll present yourself as the capable candidate for the job. Your resume will shoot straight to the top of the stack.

Because the truth is... a great resume can catch an employer's attention and tell them you're his guy or gal.

In this 41 page "straight to the point book", I'll show you exactly what you need to do to ensure your future boss doesn't forget your resume.

...here is just SOME of the information you will find inside:

The number one rule for resumes that USED to be true. See which old technique has been thrown in the trash bin. You'll want to make sure you stop using this one before you turn in your next resume (Page 4)

How a resume can show loud and clear your credentials. And in a way that shows you have what it takes to be a complete success in your new position. (Page 5)

6 items that must appear in every resume you write. (Don't forget even one!) (Page 5)

4 things you must be sure about when turning in a resume. Know these and selling yourself will be easy. (Page 6)

How successful job-seekers brainstorm before they write one word of their resume. Don't forget this important step, or you'll be sorry. (Page 6)

How to sell yourself without representing an ego larger than Donald Trump's. (Page 7)

How to write an "Objective Statement" that speaks to the employer. This will keep your resume at the top of the stack. (Page 7)

When to really let yourself shine with descriptive, complimentary words that make you stand out. (Page 8)

3 step game plan for writing a "knock their socks off" summary. (Page 9)

The key point you need to know when writing your skills and accomplishments. This is your chance to bore or inspire the reader. (Page 10)

4 gems to use as skills and accomplishments that will set you apart from the rest. (Pages 10-11)

3 different formats of resumes. When to use them, and why to use them. With full examples of each that visually show you how it's done. So you can't get it wrong. (Pages 11-16)

How to craft resumes for the Internet. It's not the same ball game anymore - here's how to easily adjust: 9 simple guidelines electronic resumes need to succeed. (Pages 16-17)

A Fort Knox gold mine of power words. Use these powerful, seductive words in your resume and the reader will be hooked. (Pages 17-20)

Why you shouldn't use the words, "Work History." And which words to use instead. (Page 21)

You'll find all this and much more in this concise but powerful resume writing secrets guide...

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Get the job with a good resume
if you want to get the job, you need to write a good resume. This resume book will tell you what you need to know to write a good resume and get the job. No fluff, just good info.

Resume Writing Must Read
If you are looking to write a good resume, this resume writing guide will tell you everything you need to know to get the job, without all the fluff. Short but informative resume writing information if you are job hunting. ... Read more

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This book shows how to write powerful letters that open the doors to employers. ... Read more

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Updated to help job seekers take full advantage of the latest Internet trends and technology, this new edition provides detailed instruction on designing a resume for computer networking. Readers will learn to make their resumes scannable and searchable through use of key words. They'll also find advice on using the World Wide Web and a variety of commercial online services to land a job. New in this edition is a chapter containing career resources on the web, and instructions for building a network of contacts using e-mail and newsgroups.Amazon.com Review
Resumes in Cyberspace is a very reassuring book thatdoesn't take for granted that you know your way around cyberspaceor a job search, yet it doesn't condescend. Pat Criscito haswritten a resource that is packed with helpful ideas and informationthat is usually gained the hard way--by not doing things right in thefirst place, and losing an opportunity to someone who does. The authorcovers topics such as designing a scannable and fax-favorable resume,which companies accept resumes online and how to approach them, andhow to use online job banks and resume repositories. An extremelyvaluable ally for your next job search. ... Read more

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Excellent!
This is really the only book you need to help write your perfect resume.Author did a great job.

This book will help you get your resume noticed
This is a great book for those seeking jobs who would like to present their resumes on the Internet for prospective employers to view.There are sections on scannable, e-mailable resumes and creating an ASCII text filefor a resume. The book has a large section on how to find jobs on theInternet. It shows a list of job-related newsgroups, and a job-relatedmailing list on the web. There is a 27 page list of companies that acceptresumes at their Internet sites plus a four page list of Internet job banksand databases. There are 70 pages of career-related Internet siteaddresses. In fact this book is packed with a vast amount of Internet linksmaking it the best book for anyone seeking information about resumes andjob hunting in cyberspace.

Online Resumes Require Serious Offline Preparation!
There are a number of books on the market today that will help people write the "perfect" resume.There are fewer books on the market that will help you design resumes specifically for posting online.This is one of them.Pat Criscito offers a considerable amount of instruction on how to design resumes that can be easily posted and properly viewed online.There is more to preparing a resume for online use than may be apparent at first.This book leads the way! ... Read more