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Best Keywords for Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews by
Words are the currency of a successful job search. And keywords are the basis for developing a powerful job search centring on articulating skills and accomplishments on resumes and cover letters and in interviews. Here is the first book to identify hundreds of keywords job seekers should incorporate at critical stages in their job search. Organised as a dictionary with examples of sentences, CVs, letters, and dialogues using each keyword, this unique book includes over 1,500 of the most important keywords that should appear on today's CVs and cover letters as well as extended into the critical job interview.
The Resume Makeover: 50 Common Problems with Resumes and Cover Letters - and How to Fix Them by
Clear, quick, effective solutions to the 50 most common resume problems "No matter how much you think you know about writing resumes, you'll learn something new. I'd recommend this book to anyone conducting or anticipating a job search."--Laura Lorber, Managing Editor, CareerJournal.com In this solution-oriented guide, bestselling careers author John J. Marcus zeros in on the 50 most common resume writing problems and offers easy-to-perform fixes for each. Among other crucial lessons, readers learn how to identify and deal effectively with job history problems, skill-set deficiencies, poor visual presentation, and formatting problems. A compelling feature that distinguishes The Resume Makeover from all the competition is its unique quick-reference, "Before & After" format. Each chapter focuses on one common problem and offers a proven solution, along with before-and-after documents illustrating how a few simple changes can significantly improve a resume. In addition, readers learn: How to write a resume in half the usual time Strategies for changing careers or reentering the workforce Key words and phrases to include How to write high-impact cover letters The five areas in which all recruiters and employers grade resumes, and how to ace each one
Killer Cover Letters and Resumes! by
Killer Cover Letters and Resumes! is all you need to catch the eye of any potential employer. You will learn the top five recruiter's resume pet peeves and the top five things they look for in cover letters and resumes; how to analyze your skills and determine what you have to offer prospective employers that will put you at the top of their list; how to write achievement statements, as opposed to job descriptions; how to write the perfect cover letter that will grab the recruiter's attention; the core components of a focused and effective resume; solutions for special cases, such as lack of experience or gaps in employment; and common resume blunders to avoid. This guide also contains plenty of sample resumes and cover letters to draw from.
Now What: 12 Strategies to Landing The Career You'll Love, Not Tolerate by 
The Politics of Promotion by
Break into the power circle and build relationships that advance careers The Politics of Promotion offers women the tools and guidance they need to successfully navigate the realities of their organization, emphasizing the need to understand office politics to get the promotions and recognition they deserve. Written by Bonnie Marcus, a professional coach who focuses on helping women advance their careers, this book demonstrates the impact of relationships and sponsorship on career trajectory. Readers will learn why excellence and achievement aren't propulsion enough to get ahead, and how networking with power and intention can make all the difference in perception, reputation, and promotion. Far beyond the typical advice of "be assertive" and "embrace ambition," this book provides a unique and proven method for becoming a bigger player in the workplace and avoiding unexpected trip-ups that can add years to the climb--or end it for good. Many women focus on performance, thinking that good work garners promotion. Too often, they're left outside of the circles of power and influence where decisions are made that affect their careers. The Politics of Promotion provides a framework for breaking into that circle, and taking control of one's own career path, specifically showing how to: Navigate office politics successfully Build and nurture key relationships Get comfortable with self-promotion Avoid potentially disastrous "blindsides" Women who want to advance cannot afford to view politics as "dirty." It's the reality of the workplace, one that differs between organizations and fluctuates over time. Although being savvy about office politics is important for both genders, unconscious bias and stereotypes create special challenges for women. Learning to navigate these complex rules and customs is the key to professional recognition for women, fostering relationships that reach far beyond the next evaluation. Women looking to get ahead will find that the insights in The Politics of Promotion can help smooth the way.
The Strategic Career by
This book teaches readers how to build a winning career by applying business strategy concepts. Bill Barnett provides a complete, step-by-step process that reader can implement, along with vivid accounts from others' career paths.
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