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30-Minute Resume Makeover

30-Minute Resume Makeover
By: Louise Kursmark
Publisher: JIST Publishing
Pub. Date: June 1, 2008
Print ISBN-13: 978-1-59357-570-0
Pages in Print Edition: 208
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Shows you how to add your newest job and accomplishments, emphasize your accomplishments, convert your resume for use on the Internet, & communicate your personal brand.

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Table of Contents

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About This Book

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Acknowledgments

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1 TokenChapter 1: Resume Diagnosis

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How Does Your Resume Stack Up?

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Look at It from the Employer’s Perspective

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Employer Question #1: “Who are you?”

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Employer Question #2: “What can you do for me?”

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Employer Question #3: “Do you have the skills I’m looking for?”

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Employer Question #4: “Where have you worked before?”

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Employer Question #5: “Is your experience relevant to my needs?”

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Employer Question #6: “Do you have the right education and credentials?”

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Employer Question #7: “What kind of person are you?”

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Employer Question #8: “Do I see any ‘red flags’ in your background?”

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Employer Question #9: “Can I easily get in touch with you?”

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Did You Get All A’s?

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Key Points: Chapter 1

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1 TokenChapter 2: Resume Repair: The 30-Minute Resume Makeover

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STRATEGY #1: Fashion a Strong Framework

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Organizational Format: Chronological or Functional?

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Design Considerations: Design for Clarity

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30-Minute Resume Makeover

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STRATEGY #2: Start with a Superlative Summary

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Include Keywords

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Communicate Your Personal Brand

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Highlight Your “Wow” Achievements

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Consider an Objective

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30-Minute Resume Makeover

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STRATEGY #3: Emphasize Experience and Accomplishments

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Write High-Impact Position Descriptions

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Make Powerful Achievements the Focal Point

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30-Minute Resume Makeover

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STRATEGY #4: Enhance with Education and “Extras”

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Presenting Your Education

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Adding the “Extras”

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30-Minute Resume Makeover

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STRATEGY #5: Proofread and Polish to Perfection

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Key Points: Chapter 2

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1 TokenChapter 3: Proofread and Polish to Perfection

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Review Your Content

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Design (or Redesign) Your Document

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Red Flag Review

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Get a Second Opinion

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Finalize Your Document

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Convert Your Resume to Text Format

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Makeover Complete...Now What?

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Key Points: Chapter 3

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Chapter 4: Before-and-After Resume Transformations

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Resume Transformation #1: Patrick J. Kelly

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The “Before” Version

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The “After” Version—Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies

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Resume Transformation #2: Daniela R. Venise

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The “Before” Version

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The “After” Version—Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies

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Resume Transformation #3: James Michael Bridges

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The “Before” Version

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The “After” Version—Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies

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Resume Transformation #4: Barbara Jenner

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The “Before” Version

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The “After” Version—Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies

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Resume Transformation #5: Paula Atkins

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The “Before” Version

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The “After” Version—Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies

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Resume Transformation #6: Jessica Jones

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The “Before” Version

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The “After” Version—Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies

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Resume Transformation #7: Maria Rivera

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The “After” Version—Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies

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Resume Transformation #8: Felicia A. Garrison

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The “After” Version—Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies

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Resume Transformation #9: Robert Smiley

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Resume Transformation #10: Beth Larson

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Resume Transformation #11: Ronald Woolworth

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Resume Transformation #12: Ariel Nivens

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Resume Transformation #13: John Acker

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Resume Transformation #14: Mayela Smith

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The “Before” Version

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Resume Transformation #15: Hazel Reyes

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Resume Transformation #16: Mark Stanford

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Resume Transformation #17: Tabitha Harris

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Resume Transformation #18: Derek D’Angelo

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The “Before” Version

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The “After” Version—Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies

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Key Points: Chapter 4

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1 TokenChapter 5: Create a Killer Cover Letter

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Cover Letter Basics

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Transmission Guidelines

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Tone, Style, and Content Guidelines

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Three Steps to a Great Cover Letter

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Step 1: State Why You’re Writing

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Step 2: Share Information Relevant to the Reader’s Needs

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Step 3: Close with an Action Statement

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Key Points: Chapter 5

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1 TokenChapter 6: Find a Job Fast

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Networking Is King!

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Internet Job Boards Are Jumping!

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Newspapers Aren’t Passé!

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Recruiters Rock!

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Direct Application Is Dandy!

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Diversify Your Activities

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Key Points: Chapter 6

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1 TokenAppendix: Resume Development Worksheet

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