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We've all been there: it's time to apply for a job or internship and you have to create or revise your resume. Many questions pop in your head. What do employers want? What skills should I highlight? How do I format this? How do I get noticed? But resume writing doesn't have to be a daunting task. The latest edition of Resumes For Dummies answers all of these questions and more--whether you're a resume rookie, looking for new tips, or want to create...

In this must-have toolkit, Brian Howard offers a systematic approach for conducting a job search based on years spent helping job seekers find hidden position openings, ace interviews, and win job offers. These strategic insights include: using the "psychology of persuasion" throughout your job search, understanding the mind and motivations of an employer, maximizing the use of accomplishments, optimizing your LinkedIn profile and leveraging its algorithm,...

Updated for 2013, Yate delivers a blueprint for success in a time when hundreds of candidates are competing for the same position. He tells you exactly where today's employment opportunities are and what skills you'll need to impress employers. He also shows you how to stand out from the crowd with: Step-by-step guidance for writing a resume with keywords that will grab employers' attention. Information on maximizing social networks and using them...

In the newest edition of his classic cover letter guide, job search expert Martin Yate shows you how to dramatically increase your chance of landing an interview. The key, as Yate explains, is to use language drawn from the job posting itself, words that will send your application to the top of database searches. In this completely updated guide, you'll find numerous sample cover letters, along with Yate's tried and proven methods to: determine relevant...

This step-by-step resume builder will help you create and publish the most effective resumes possible. As you build, you'll find expert advice, easy-to-follow instructions, and helpful resume samples to help you through each step of the process.

Packed with practical information and everything you need to transition successfully to civilian life, this e-book provides self-assessment tools, dozens of samples of resumes and CV's, interviewing tips, and networking suggestions. Suitable for army, navy, air force, and all other members who served in the military, it includes useful resources about U.S. veterans' jobs, industries/companies that prefer veterans; links to veterans job sites; information...