30-Minute Resume Makeover: REV Up Your Resume in Half an Hour
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Summary
Author Biography
Table of Contents
| About This Book | p. iii |
| Resume Diagnosis | p. 1 |
| How Does Your Resume Stack Up? | p. 2 |
| Look at It from the Employer's Perspective | p. 2 |
| "Who are you?" | p. 2 |
| "What can you do for me?" | p. 5 |
| "Do you have the skills I'm looking for?" | p. 6 |
| "Where have you worked before?" | p. 7 |
| "Is your experience relevant to my needs?" | p. 9 |
| "Do you have the right education and credentials?" | p. 10 |
| "What kind of person are you?" | p. 12 |
| "Do I see any 'red flags' in your background?" | p. 13 |
| "Can I easily get in touch with you?" | p. 15 |
| Did You Get All A's? | p. 16 |
| Key Points: Chapter 1 | p. 17 |
| Resume Repair: The 30-Minute Resume Makeover | p. 19 |
| Fashion a Strong Framework | p. 20 |
| Organizational Format: Chronological or Functional? | p. 20 |
| Design Considerations: Design for Clarity | p. 26 |
| 30-Minute Resume Makeover | p. 27 |
| Start with a Superlative Summary | p. 27 |
| Include Keywords | p. 29 |
| Communicate Your Personal Brand | p. 31 |
| Highlight Your "Wow" Achievements | p. 33 |
| Consider an Objective | p. 35 |
| 30-Minute Resume Makeover | p. 36 |
| Emphasize Experience and Accomplishments | p. 37 |
| Write High-Impact Position Descriptions | p. 38 |
| Make Powerful Achievements the Focal Point | p. 40 |
| 30-Minute Resume Makeover | p. 44 |
| Enhance with Education and "Extras" | p. 44 |
| Presenting Your Education | p. 44 |
| Adding the "Extras" | p. 46 |
| 30-Minute Resume Makeover | p. 48 |
| Proofread and Polish to Perfection | p. 49 |
| Key Points: Chapter 2 | p. 49 |
| Proofread and Polish to Perfection | p. 51 |
| Review Your Content | p. 51 |
| Design (or Redesign) Your Document | p. 52 |
| Red Flag Review | p. 53 |
| Get a Second Opinion | p. 54 |
| Finalize Your Document | p. 54 |
| Convert Your Resume to Text Format | p. 55 |
| Makeover Complete...Now What? | p. 58 |
| Key Points: Chapter 3 | p. 58 |
| Before-and-After Resume Transformations | p. 59 |
| Patrick J. Kelly | p. 59 |
| The Situation | p. 59 |
| The "Before" Version | p. 60 |
| The "After" Version-Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies | p. 60 |
| Daniela R. Venise | p. 64 |
| The Situation | p. 64 |
| The "Before" Version | p. 64 |
| The "After" Version-Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies | p. 64 |
| James Michael Bridges | p. 68 |
| The Situation | p. 68 |
| The "Before" Version | p. 68 |
| The "After" Version-Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies | p. 68 |
| Barbara Jenner | p. 72 |
| The Situation | p. 72 |
| The "Before" Version | p. 72 |
| The "After" Version-Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies | p. 72 |
| Paula Atkins | p. 78 |
| The Situation | p. 78 |
| The "Before" Version | p. 78 |
| The "After" Version-Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies | p. 78 |
| Jessica Jones | p. 84 |
| The Situation | p. 84 |
| The "Before" Version | p. 84 |
| The "After" Version-Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies | p. 84 |
| Maria Rivera | p. 88 |
| The Situation | p. 88 |
| The "Before" Version | p. 88 |
| The "After" Version-Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies | p. 88 |
| Felicia A. Garrison | p. 94 |
| The Situation | p. 94 |
| The "Before" Version | p. 94 |
| The "After" Version-Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies | p. 94 |
| Robert Smiley | p. 101 |
| The Situation | p. 101 |
| The "Before" Version | p. 101 |
| The "After" Version-Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies | p. 101 |
| Beth Larson | p. 107 |
| The Situation | p. 107 |
| The "Before" Version | p. 107 |
| The "After" Version-Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies | p. 107 |
| Ronald Woolworth | p. 110 |
| The Situation | p. 110 |
| The "After" Version-Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies | p. 110 |
| Ariel Nivens | p. 116 |
| The Situation | p. 116 |
| The "Before" Version | p. 116 |
| The "After" Version-Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies | p. 116 |
| John Acker | p. 120 |
| The Situation | p. 120 |
| The "Before" Version | p. 120 |
| The "After" Version-Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies | p. 120 |
| Mayela Smith | p. 129 |
| The Situation | p. 129 |
| The "Before" Version | p. 129 |
| The "After" Version-Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies | p. 129 |
| Hazel Reyes | p. 132 |
| The Situation | p. 132 |
| The "Before" Version | p. 132 |
| The "After" Version-Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies | p. 132 |
| Mark Stanford | p. 137 |
| The Situation | p. 137 |
| The "Before" Version | p. 137 |
| The "After" Version-Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies | p. 137 |
| Tabitha Harris | p. 146 |
| The Situation | p. 146 |
| The "Before" Version | p. 146 |
| The "After" Version-Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies | p. 146 |
| Derek D'Angelo | p. 154 |
| The Situation | p. 154 |
| The "Before" Version | p. 154 |
| The "After" Version-Applying the Five Resume Makeover Strategies | p. 154 |
| Key Points: Chapter 4 | p. 160 |
| Create a Killer Cover Letter | p. 161 |
| Cover Letter Basics | p. 161 |
| Transmission Guidelines | p. 162 |
| Tone, Style, and Content Guidelines | p. 162 |
| Three Steps to a Great Cover Letter | p. 162 |
| State Why You're Writing | p. 162 |
| Share Information Relevant to the Reader's Needs | p. 164 |
| Close with an Action Statement | p. 168 |
| Key Points: Chapter 5 | p. 178 |
| Find a Job Fast | p. 179 |
| Networking Is King! | p. 179 |
| Internet Job Boards Are Jumping! | p. 181 |
| Newspapers Aren't Passe! | p. 182 |
| Recruiters Rock! | p. 182 |
| Direct Application Is Dandy! | p. 183 |
| Diversify Your Activities | p. 184 |
| Key Points: Chapter 6 | p. 185 |
| Resume Development Worksheet | p. 187 |
| Index | p. 193 |
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