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Polished: The Cover Letter, Resume and Interviewing Guide written specifically for college students and other first time job seekers!

 Wondering what recruiters really look for in job and internship candidates? Eager to position yourself for success?

Polished reveals invaluable tips that will make employers notice you!Real life examples from a seasoned executive will teach you how to put your best foot forward in all stages of the job search, including:

• Cover Letters - create focused, concise prose that highlights your skills and advances you to the interview

• Resumes - develop insightful techniques that make it easy for employers to find and understand your key selling points

• Interviewing - leverage the value of your first impression by crafting your appearance and articulating your words for maximum effect

• Career Choice - assess careers and organizations to find the best match with your own personality and professional goals 

Customer Reviews (5)

A unique book - worth every dollar
Its surprising nobody thought of writing something like this before. In Polished: Adding Shine, a recruiter--someone who spent his life hiring--explains what to do to impress recruiters, and what turns them off. Its very applicable and even funny too. Quick warning-- the price is steep. However, since it acts as a resume guide, cover letter guide, and interview guide at once, you do get three books in one. And, if you read it and use its techniques--and subsequently get hired like I did--it'll have paid for itself. Sounds like a good investment.

Concrete and Concise
As a college student looking for a summer internship I found this book extremely useful since it shows you what an employer looks for in your resume or cover letter. Most career counselors or the Internet give you vague advice about emphasizing past tasks. This author shows you will be much better off focusing on illustrating transferable skills. He provides lots of examples and comments (often very funny) from his experiences recruiting for Goldman Sachs. He makes fun of statements like "I feel that I am a perfect fit for XYZ Company". It reminded me that nobody likes being around a square, although most resume and cover letter advice seems to think that coming across as pompous and dull will help you get a job. Thank you R. Scott Morris! My resume works better and I feel better about showing it to others.

Some other things I like about the book... It's concise. It provides a list of characteristics that employers look for. It has lots of examples of what to do and what not to do. For someone who's never written a resume or cover letter, it takes you from start to finish.

Effective text on job applications
Polished was a surprising take on how to navigate the job application process. As a college student I found it quite readable and directly relevant. The "examples of what not to do" sections are funny, memorable, and effective.

I now know how application readers think when they assess a candidate.

Beyond useful and surprising
I'm a 19-year-old humanities major and I'm employed: why? Polished: basically the point of the book is to show "first time job seekers" (a very nice word for people who have no experience) how to turn what little you've done into an effective and alluring job application.

As importantly, it talks about what not to do: the author is some kind of recruiter, so a good portion is spent running through a list of secret things that cause them to throw out your materials. Trust me, you wouldn't think of them.

Give it a read, it worked for me!

Practical Advice
I found the book to be very informative. It has many excellent examples of how young job seekers should prepare for interviews and the job search. The examples provided are real and to the point. The reader can easily adapt and improve their own cover letters, resumes, and interview answers based on the pertinent stories provided by the author.

The author also provides many examples of what to avoid during the job search process. He warns job seekers of habits or approaches that remove them from job consideration even before the process begins. What a great thing to know for young graduates who have yet to hire or be part of the hiring and interview process.
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What 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

* Basic resume do's and don’ts, and common resume blunders to avoid

This guide also contains plenty of sample resumes and cover letters to draw from. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

An excellent supplementary reference recommended for all workers
Killer Cover Letters and Resumes! The WetFeet Insider Guide, 2004 edition is a straightforward guide to looking one's best on paper. Chapters address appropriate research to undertake, how to identify and list one's "bottom line" skills and transferable skills, how to customize cover letters for individual businesses, basic resume do's and don'ts, how to contact a potential employer according to rules of etiquette, recommended resources, and more. An excellent supplementary reference recommended for all workers, not just those currently searching for employment; in today's changeable markets no job is forever anymore.

Definitely worth it
Well worth the money - a good guide on do's and don'ts and lots of samples ... Read more

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Job interviews are crucial meetings that seal the deal on who gets hired. But, since the previous edition of Job Interviews for Dummies was published, everything about the interview process has changed in ways you need to know about and get comfortable with beforehand.

This completely revised and updated 3^rd Edition brings you fully up to speed with the latest technological changes, interview strategies, and negotiation techniques to help you give a show-stopping performance and land the job of your dreams. You learn the secrets of successful Internet video interviewing and find out how to present yourself on a global scale. And, you’ll get plenty of expert advice on giving targeted responses, pinpointing the critical parts of questions, and following up on the interview. In this outstanding handbook of contemporary interview arts, you’ll discover how to:

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• Ask smart questions about the job and the employer
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• Dress like an insider
• Survive personality tests
• Interview across cultures
• Deliver a show-stopping interview performance
• Evaluate a job offer
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Whether you’re fresh from the classroom, a prime-timer over 50, or somewhere in between, Job Interviews For Dummies, 3^rd Edition gets you up to speed fast on the skills and tools you need to land the job you want. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (14)

A must have for College Grads!
Wow, what a phenomenal resource!I'm a recent college grad and I had no clue of what to do for job interviews.This book covers absolutely every possible situation that could arise during the job search.

I read this resource, applied for job postings, and received a call for a phone screening for an open position.Because of the information in Job Interviews for Dummies, I did great on the phone screening and was called in for a second interview.Once again because of the points covered in this resource, I was able to properly prepare myself and walked into the interview 100% confident.I absolutely aced it!At one point even the interviewers were open-mouthed amazed at some of the questions I asked THEM!

It must have been a landslide victory over the other interviewees, for they immediately told me they were very interested in me, kept me in the loop through the whole interviewing cycle, and immediately called me as soon as they could to make an offer!It was the first official "interview" I ever had, and with a simple $17 investment I'm now making more than TWICE the amount of money as my entry-level job I was at before!Every College Graduate must have this resource!

Thank you Joyce Lain Kennedy!

It helps

In the third page we find the following title: <> . This sentence describes well what the book is about. Its approach is very practical, many times superficial, sometimes cynical, but it gave me few good advices.

Good tips
This book has a lot of good tips and is a worthwhile ammunition for your job-getting arsenal.It is well-written and entertaining.I intend to re-read it.

Job Interviews
Book was received in the manner it was advertised and in a timely manner.
Thank you.

Average
It is a nice book but there are better books on Job Interviews.
I sugest "Knock em Dead". I was looking for a theoric overview.
This book deals with job interviews as it wasa play ... Read more

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This book shows how to produce powerful letters that lead to interviews and offers. ... Read more

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This is the ultimate guide to writing a resume and cover-letter.Based on his professional resume writing experience, the author learned to put together resumes that virtually got every client a job.The key was putting the job seeker's information in a format that conveyed the best job-finding attitude and virtually sold the job seeker to the prospective employer.This book shows what that attitude is and how to convey it in your resume.Previously, only available in digital form this 2009 edition is now in paperback form for the convenience of job hunters. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

A Book that got me a job
I thought that all you had to do was copy a resume format and put your particulars in and you were set. That might have been why I was having trouble getting an interview much less a job.

What I learned from this book is that my attidute was probably the most important thing in a job hunt, both in my interviews or in my resume and cover letter.

I learned the most from the little story about what the sales manager said about the guy who came in and said he should be hired because he'd "like the job."After reading that I realized that some of the people who did talk to me probably felt the same way. They probably wanted to "Throw me out of their office."

I did revise my resume. I got more interviews and I did get a job.

I can recommend this book.

Sell Yourself
This book points out an important point that I had not realized - that it isn't enough that you are nice and a good worker, you must convince the employer that you will be the one to improve their business. This is the basis of how you will sell yourself.

An especially helpful section of the book asks you several questions that can help you formulate from your previous job experience what you could mention on your resume.

Perhaps the best resume book ever!
I purchased a digital copy of this book some time ago and bought this paperback version as a gift for someone who doesn't like reading on a computer.I couldn't help but browser through it to compare.This is the only book I've found that clearly explains the importance of attitude in job finding and how to show the employer you have what it takes to meet his needs. And I'll bet this is the only book that does it well in 90 plus pages.

This is a fast paced book.It takes you quickly through how to get into the proper mind-set and how to convey that to the employer so that he or she will want to interview you.Formats are covered by example in courier font so that even someone who needs to use an old-fashioned typewriter will have no trouble creating a resume that can catch the employer's attention in the short time the resume has. (The text also is in courier and I suspect that has to do with the vagaries of the original digital format, digital sometimes reformatting some fonts willy nilly, which would have wrecked havoc on the formatted resumes.)But the book makes it very clear that the content of the resume is much more important than format and the book makes it very clear how to make that content capture an employer's interest.

This book covers things I didn't see in the other resume books I've looked at.For example: Should you try and rush a resume out to get that job in today's paper?Or, what should you know about blind box ads?

Every trick the author used as a professional resume writer is included.Some people believe that personal information should no longer be in a resume, but here the author is writing about a competition.He explains that if you think personal data will help you get the job (for example if you're married you may appear more stable) use it.If you've seen the author's resume writing video's on youtube you know he knows what he's talking about.In fact, just reading the book, I can believe that everyone he wrote a resume for got the job they wanted.

The book is divided into two sections. The first deals with how to convey that you are the one for the job in your resume and then the second, deals with how to use your cover letter to get an interview.The book even explains about how to schedule interviews if you have to travel out of town.The cover-letter section gives tips on how to research the company you want to apply to, and just how to tune your cover letter so that it works with your resume to 'sell' you.

If you are looking for job this relatively short book will get your resume done quickly and if you follow the author's advice I'm sure you will get interviews just as I did.

Not worth the time or money
I bought this book based on the title and the reviews I had read.When the book arrived I was disappointed at the basic typewriter text style, which included both the information as well as the resume samples.If you are looking for formatted resumes samples, this is not the book for you (or me)!I also found the resume samples to be very out of date as they included personal data (marital status, height, weight, age, references to dependents & health status) which do not belong in resumes.If you want resume advice & great samples, try a book like "Resume Magic," but don't waste your time or money on the book "2009 Sell Yourself on Paper with a Competitive Resume-Cover-Letter Combination." ... Read more

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This popular job search letter book outlines the major principles for writing outstanding letters relevant to conducting an effective job search--resume, application, approach, thank you, rejection, and acceptance. Includes examples of letters, with numerous suggestions on effective production, distribution, and follow-up techniques. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Blah Blah Blah
This book promised to explain how to write a good cover letter instead of just giving examples, but the explanations were simplistic and very repetitive.The examples were ok, and I think it did have some good points, but overall too simplistic to be worth buying.I got basically the same information on cover letters out of the one chapter on cover letters in Job Hunting for Dummies.However to be fair this book did have info on approach and thank you letters which I had not heard yet.

The book was WONDERFUL!-a "must have" for balletomanes
Having been a very young part of Andre Eglevskys' world (my mother, and I when I was old enough, took class daily with his teacher Maria Nevelska..."spelled "Nevelskaya" before coming to America) at Carnegie hall where he came frequently for class. This book brings back with clarity the attitudes, the "Feel" of the times, the dedication and love for the art of ballet, not only in the person of Nicolas Legat but of every person lovingly and sometimes humorously described. The sketches and caricatures are priceless...and so accurate!The classes described at the end are very helpful esp. to a teacher, advanced student, or ballet historian. The section on "the secret of the pirouette"you will want to try, it was the way I was taught and it works perfectly, and the section on Class Music is very in-depth and wonderful. Artistry at this level needs to once again be our dedication to the many facets of ballet...not just performance, but a life!Worth every penny! ... Read more

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Get the Interview Every Time is an informative and up-to-date resource forjob seekers who are looking for solid direction from Fortune 500 executives-- those directly responsible for hiring. Many corporations have regroupedin the last five years and downsizing has been the dreaded outcome formillions. In this tough business climate, job applicants are finding thatjust getting in the door for an interview poses an enormous challenge.So what has happened on the other side of the desk -- as employers reviewhuge piles of prospective resumes? What catches their attention? What turnsthem off? Author Brenda Greene surveyed 50 Fortune 500 employers --including Continental Airlines, Gannett, Kellogg, Merck, Chubb, GeorgiaPacific, TIAA-CREF, Fannie Mae and UPS -- to find out. The book containsvaluable insight into just what it takes to command attention and interestin a crowded field.Packed with sample resumes and cover letters that represent what hiringmanagers, directors, and vice presidents want to see, Get the InterviewEvery Time shows and tells what is expected versus what is rejected.Readers will learn how to:* Research the company and its opportunities before sending any resumes.* Distill all of their talent and experience into a few well-chosen words.* Showcase their communication skills through a well-crafted cover letter.* Avoid hype.* Determine the resume style that looks and works the best.* Design and submit an electronic resume correctly. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (20)

hmmmmm
I liked it and I would also recommend Interview tips from a chronic job hopper so when you get the interview you can get the job! it was written by the guy who wrote Mr Instability which is hilarious.

Great book, helped be land interviews with several companies
I really enjoyed this book.It's a simple, straight-forward, easy to understand reference for getting your foot in the door and landing the career that you've always wanted. I highly recommend this book for anyone serious about landing the job of their dreams with a big company.After I read the book, I went [...] and started applying to several companies that I found interesting.I got interviews at several.

More comprehensive than other résumé/cover letter books
This book is more comprehensive than other job hunting books in that it explains the basics of job searching, professional résumés, and cover letters very well. It gives some advice on where to search for jobs, networking, and how to send in job applications via electronic and written formats. If you are only going to buy one book to prepare for a job search and the application process, I would recommend this book over several others.

The downside of this book is that it does little to prepare you for the modern inevitability of having to submit your application through a standardized and faceless corporate website. Any advice on formatting your résumé, writing a cover letter, or writing professional contact emails is unnecessary when companies force you to "spray and pray" your application to their non-communicative and poorly staffed HR departments. Nothing is more discouraging than having your perfect cover letter and résumé butchered by having to fill in standardized forms on the web.

Excellent Resource
This book was very helpful.It has a lot of examples of cover letters and resumes.Also, it has comments from actual hiring managers and some contradict each other.That is helpful because it shows that not all HR departments feel the same way about resumes and the key is to appeal to as many as you can.

Excellent Resource
This book was very well done.There are many sample resumes in the back and also sample cover letters.The content of the book explained what to put on your resume and cover letter and what employers are looking for.This is a great resource for anyone looking for some guidance on how to develop their resume and cover letter. ... Read more

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Are you over 50 and looking for work? You may have changed jobs in the past but there is something different now-- You are over 50. How do you put together a resume as someone over 50? How do you draw attention to you experience whether you are shooting for an executive position or needing to take a step backward? ... Read more

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Life is too fragile to get less than what you deserve in your career. Since your career is what you do to make a living, you may have suspected that a job should be more than what you do for a paycheck; it should be what you do to make a difference. If you have ever thought that, this extraordinary book is about to prove you right!

A life without direction is a life without passion. This dynamicresource guides you, not to another unsatisfying job, but to a richlyrewarding career rooted in your heart's desire. By investing in thislife-changing resource you will learn how to recapture the youthfulpassion and goals you once had. It gives you the tools to overcome theobstacles that stand in your way and that inhibit your success. Byinvesting in this resource you are deciding what you want to be, andyou are deciding to live you dreams forever!In this resource youwill learn:

* How to Develop Job Ideas and Leads. How to Determine If Your Job Idea is the Ideal Job.
* How to Target Your Job Search.
* How to be Creative in Your Job Search by Using the 5 Step Creative Process.
* How to Win the Interview.
* How to Create Resumes and Cover Letters That Give You The Edge.
* The 5 Rules of Researching any Organization.
* How to Turn Internships and Volunteer Positions into a Career.
* 19 Effective Ways to Market Yourself.
* The 7 Elements of Goal Achievements.
* The 11-Steps of Networking for career Success.
* How to Brand Yourself as the Best Job Candidate.
* How to Avoid the 27 Self-Sabotaging Behaviors.

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Customer Reviews (12)

Reader reviews -- many from one (unidentified) reader?
As a reader who scrutinizes the reader reviews for books, just wanted to caution others to look at the source on many of the reviews for this book. While clearly not all the reviews seem disingenous, many have similar dates of postings, are very anonymous and haven't reviewed any other books, or recommend this book in all of their other reviews in the same way. Could be just coincidence, but might be an attempt to sell books, too. I take the trouble to point this out because one of the best things about Amazon is the veracity offered through their "reader review" section, and I hate to think that it may be being manipulated.

Buy it now
I looked at this book for weeks before I finally bought it.I just wish I had gotten it sooner.One tip in this book that I used that got me a job was to bring your resume and cover letter to the interview.I did, and I got the job.Once I started work my new boss said she gave me the job because she new I was prepared.I also followed one the resume formats found in this book, which I think got me the job. I also used some of the tips on negotiating that got me a better salary than the company was offering. Actually, this book is full of good info and insights.

Yes, some of the stuff in this book is basic, but there is other stuff that is just plain smart and creative.Take it from me a former job seeker this is book deserves to be on your book shelf.

Great follow up
I contacted the author, and he made time to discuss my resume and he even gave me a few pointers on my job search.I found his approachability refreshing, and reassuring.I have tried contacting other authors before, but to no avail, they act is if they are too busy for the people paying their bills.Not this guy, he is great, and straightforward about what I need to do with my career.

I would invest in this book for two reasons.First, it is well written.Just look at most of the reviews.Second, in his book he gives you an email address to write him at, and I did so I know he will respond to your emails, questions, and provide you with "customer support" at least that's what he called it.

The book needs editing.
The book is full of typos and silly grammar mistakes.

Excellent and Well-Written Advise
Jason provides both motivational and practical advise on the art of finding a rewarding career. He starts with the necessity of truly understanding yourself and what makes you feel fullfilled. Upon that base he then proceeds with builidng the structure of how to find a job that provides you with the fullfillment you desire.Although some of what is in the book could appear self-evident, it is still a good reinforcement and reality check for even the most sophisticated professional. ... Read more

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This up-to-date e-book provides vital information about creating an effective resume and cover letter of introduction, finding and applying for jobs, preparing for interviews, and evaluating offers - even how to get a job with the federal government. Here is practical, helpful advice prepared by the experts at the U.S. Department of Labor on all aspects of job search strategies and resume writing - with lots of samples to guide your efforts! Contents include: Resumes, Applications, and Cover Letters; Sample Cover Letter; Building Your Resume on USAJOBS; How to Get a Job in the Federal Government; Federal Job Titles by College Major; Create an Effective Resume - with Samples; Resume Types; Action Verbs to Describe Accomplishments; Sources of Education, Training, and Financial Aid; Finding and Applying for Jobs and Evaluating Offers; Job Interview Tips; Strategies for an Effective Job Search; References and Letters of Recommendation; Dress for Success. Topics covered include: Purpose of a Resume; The Importance of the Career Decision Making Process; Resume Formats and Types; Sample Chronological Resume; Sample Functional Format; Sample Combination Resume; Special Resume Formats; Resume Comparison Charts (Advantages, Disadvantages, Best Used by); Paper Resumes; Scannable Resumes: Electronic Resumes; Sections of a Resume - Contact Information, Career Objective Statement, Summary of Qualifications, Experience, Employment History, Education Training; Career Objective Statement; Writing Summary of Qualifications Statements; Action Verbs to Describe Accomplishments; Employment History; Documenting Education and Training; What Not to Include on a Resume; Writing Draft Resume; Ways to Market Your Resume; Sources of Education, Training, and Financial Aid; Finding and Applying for Jobs and Evaluating Offers; Strategies for an Effective Job Search - setting personal goals, getting organized, planning for an effective job search, analysis of job announcements and ads for critical information, filling out application forms and taking employment tests, understanding how to research potential employers, writing effective resumes, translating military experience into job skills, write effective cover letters, resume checklists, writing cover letters, cover letter guidance, interviews, presenting your 30 second commercial, dressing appropriately, sharpening listening skills, interpret body language, answering questions, asking questions of the employer, evaluating the interviews, analysis of rejections, How to Get a Job in the Federal Government, agencies with the most employment, distribution of federal workers, GS levels, contacting agency offices, sources of openings, federal job titles by college major, resumes with a federal twist, jobs for students and recent graduates, tips for career changers, KSAs - knowledge, skills, and abilities statements, extensive information for military members and veterans transitioning to the private sector, five steps to a Federal job, and more.

This is a privately authored news service and educational publication of Progressive Management. Our publications synthesize official government information with original material - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. This e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Black Collegian, published by iMinorities, Inc. on October 1, 2001. The length of the article is 2636 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: Developing a Professional Resume and Cover Letter That Work. (2001 Career Planning & Job Search Guide).
Author: A. Tariq Shakoor
Publication: The Black Collegian (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2001
Publisher: iMinorities, Inc.
Volume: 32Issue: 1Page: 16(6)

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This digital document is an article from The Black Collegian, published by iMinorities, Inc. on October 1, 2002. The length of the article is 2060 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: How to design a marketable resume and cover letter.(Career Planning & Job Search Guide)
Author: Ann E. Keeling
Publication: The Black Collegian (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2002
Publisher: iMinorities, Inc.
Volume: 33Issue: 1Page: 60(4)

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Resumes are crucial to getting a foot in the door, not to mention actually being hired. This useful guide delivers the most current information, from advice on analyzing personal strengths and "selling oneself" most effectively, to choosing and using the best format to showcase experience — traditional, printed, digital, or scannable. Additional sections on email etiquette and the Web, and insider info on how to turn employers’ use of online resources to one’s own advantage make it easy to create a winning resume. ... Read more

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In 48 easy-to-read pages, The Job Hunting Handbook walks you through every step of the job hunt. You'll learn how to prospect for jobs, land interviews, impress hiring managers, and win job offers. Look what's included: * Just fill in the blanks to build a powerful resume. * Complete the sentences to write a better cover letter. * Create a cheat sheet to fill out a perfect job application. * Discover 13 easy ways to get a job interview. * Know what to wear to a job interview and why it matters. * Learn to show genuine enthusiasm, which is the key to a great interview. * Know the 50 interview questions a hiring manager might ask you, with answers. * Know the 20 interview questions hiring managers expect you to ask. * Learn the four things you need to do after every job interview. The Job Hunting Handbook gets straight to the point with practical, usable information. You can read the whole text in an hour or so and start networking this afternoon. Plus, only The Job Hunting Handbook includes the "U.S. Job Outlook for 160 of America's Top Occupations." The Outlook shows which jobs are in demand, which jobs are in decline, how much they pay, and the qualifications needed for each job. Throughout The Job Hunting Handbook, you'll learn how to outsmart your competitors and gain a competitive edge. You'll learn how to position yourself as the solution to the hiring manager's needs. When you become the solution, you aren't just another job hunter, you are just what the hiring manager is looking for. ... Read more

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Good info even if you think you know about job hunting.
I ended up getting a job before reading much of it.A local unemployment office displays posters by this publisher/author that have career & job hunting tips with the thinking behind the tips included. It was real smart stuff that I hadn't thought about or applied to my own efforts.Seeing those posters was enough to make me want to have the book.

great step-by-step advice
After about 10 years as an officer in the military and being told where my next job will be, I'm back in the civilian job market again.This book has been a great guide to the civilian job market.I highly recommend this book for 2 types of people...those who are just finishing school and looking for their first job, and those who are not particularly happy with their current career and want a change.

This book gives step-by-step advice for the entire process, from figuring out what you might like to do for a job to what to do after the interview is over.The detailed advice on finding jobs to apply for, writing a cover letter, calling a prospective employer, and preparing for the interview is fabulous.It has a lot of great advice along with several exercises to get you going on each step of your job search.

Do you have a hard time knowing what to say in difficult situations?Do you have a hard time figuring out how to sell your strengths to a future employer?Do you have a hard time figuring out how to reply to those difficult interview questions?This book covers all of these areas...it tells you exactly what you need to include in a cover letter, what sort of answers you need to be prepared for when you call a future employer, and how to safely answer those painful interview questions.This book includes a page of the 50 most common interview questions and suggestions for safe answers...by itself, these 2 pages are worth the price of the book.

If you are in the job market, the advice in this book is worth far more than they were asking.If you know a young person who is just entering the job market, this would be a perfect gift for him or her.

The Job Hunting Handbook
This book is great for learning or refreshing your resume and interviewing skills. Even thought the book is small I have learned a lot.

The BEST - brief, straight forward, and effective!
This straight to the point, step-by-step guide helped me land my first job at America Online.After reading it, I felt more comfortable, knowledgeable and ready to pursue a sometimes intimidating job search.Ithen bought copies for each of my friends also looking for jobs because Ifound it so useful!

Excellent , sequential outline for job search procedures
This book contains an excellent overview of all aspects of job hunting and presents a sequential guide for the person seeking employment.The outlines for writing a resume, listing employers, and networking arevaluable tools.Each section contains key words that are vital, such asreminding people to network with friends or use the library as a resouce. This book is arranged by sections that are easy to use and to edit forindividual needs. ... Read more

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Offers advice on writing a professional-looking cover letter that complements the accompanying resume and draws attention to the job applicant, and includes guidance on resumes, interviews, and job hunting. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Where are you in your job search?
If you have been out of the job market for quite a few years this is a good book to buy and read, as it goes through the step on how to apply for positions in the 21st century, i.e. networking, recruiters and internet. All of which is good information for the modern day job hunter. If you are not looking for this type of help then it is just a plain only book of examples and it is probably worth just browsing the internet for examples and not to buy this book.

Not quite knockin' 'em dead
I used this along with "Cover Letter Magic" and "The Very Quick Job Search," and I prefer those over this one. Though certainly an improvement over the old "Enclosed please find" style, the examples throughout the book are still a bit stiff, unnecessarily wordy, and dated. There's also not as much variety as in the other books.

On meail cover letters, he gives a bit of misinformation, which suggests he may not be as up-to-speed on email limitations as he could be. Specifically, he suggests using a signature-styled font in an email. (That only works if the recipient has the same font on their PC.)

I liked the examples of "Resurrection" letters (basically a thanks for the rejection), but their use is never explained in the book, so there's nothing to suggest this tactic is effective. (The only mention in the other books is in "Cover Letter Magic." They advise against them.) My guess is that this would have to be done selectively and carefully. What may be seen as persistence by the job seeker may be interpreted by the potential employer as either not being able to take a hint or a desperate need to have the last word.

It's an okay book, particularly if your personal style is somewhat formal and "old school," but it's not worthy of its title.

Great info!
Lots and lots of cover letters,styles and information. Very helpful!

BRAVO>>>>Well done maestro!!!
Excellent book it showed me all I needed to write the perfect cover letter and it was incredibly easy to read and showed excellent examples of all different types of job seeking situations. I highly recommend this to anyone...from professionals to those seeking part-time employment, well done Mr. Yate!

You need this book!
I used this book when I was job searching during my senior year ofcollege.I read it cover to cover, and followed the author's advice.Iwas highly successful in my job search, landing my dream job.I was evencomplimented several times on my "very creative" cover letter. You can't go wrong with this book! ... Read more

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Your objective: Stand out from the pack. Want to know how? Get this guide and read the latest wisdom from recruiters and hiring managers to get your resume noticed. ... Read more

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The WORST book ever
I flipped through the pages from cover to cover and discovered it had duplicated the current trends that columnists have written and any suggestions that were offered were the same.Nothing new here, and don't buy this book, it is a waste of time, most of the examples you can google for better suggestions. ... Read more

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A 192-page book, Real-Resumes for Career Changers showsactual resumes and cover letters that helped real people change fieldsor industries. At a time when research shows that most working peoplehave three distinctly different careers, at last there is a book whichreveals the successful techniques involved in changingfields. Real-Resumes for Career Changers is based on the philosophythat an effective career-change resume must build bridges tonew opportunities. The Table of Contents is designed to showindividuals in varying degrees of career change and seeking differentgoals: finding a new career after motherhood, finding a new product tosell or represent, finding a completely different type of work to do,seeking a change but staying in the same industry, changing fieldswith absolutely no idea whats next, changing fields with a prettygood idea about whats ahead, and changing from self-employment tosomething totally different. Each resume and its companion coverletter shown is a picture of a successful career change, andthe theory behind the book is that a picture is worth a thousandwords. Real-Resumes Series editor Anne McKinney believes stronglythat career-change resumes are the most unusual and most creativebecause they are selling potential rather than experience.

All resumes in the book are one page in length, and all resumes areaccompanied by a companion cover letter. The book begins with a briefsection explaining the most effective job-hunting approachthedirect approach. This unique how-to book does not simply tellhow to write an effective career-change resume and cover letter;it shows how in page after page of meaty examples.

Other titles in the series being released in the year 2000 are:Real-Resumes for Teachers, Real-Resumes for Students, Real-Resumes forSales, and Real Essays for College & Grad School. ... Read more

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Great Resume Suggestions
There are quite a few different careers covered in this, and give good suggestions on how to market yourself when you are transitioning between very different types of careers. Nice to keep on hand for making your resume look professional and specific to what an employer is looking for. ... Read more