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Resumes for Dummies, Fourth Edition
Joyce Lain Kennedy, Joyce Lain Kennedy
Rating: 4.5/5 Stars
Rank: 14790
A Good Reference for Rusty Job Seekers (Redwood City, CA USA) January 31, 2001 - 5.0/5 stars
After many years at the same company, I'm on the job market and although
I've been fairly conscientious about keeping my resume up to date, I
haven't really had to test it in the marketplace.
A review of the "Resumes
for Dummies" book helped me to refine my job descriptions, incorporate more
action oriented words and focus on the skills and jobs that are relevant to
the type of position that I want to hold in the future.Like all
"Dummies" books, this one is presented in a simple easy-to-read,
well-organized format with large bulleted headlines and plenty of graphics
and examples.
Whether you read the whole book, or just refer to specific
sections, this book has it all, including resume formats; how to present
education, experience, skills, activities, organizations, etc.; good
attention-grabbing words; getting rid of deadweight in the resume; going
digital and distributing the resume; spin control against potential
problems, such as too much or too little experience, gaps in employment,
demotions, age, etc. The book is packed with resume tips, and should be
one of the first you refer to if you're starting a new job search or just
not sure that your resume is representing you fairly.
Customer Review: 6 of 11
Customer Reviews
Resumes for Dummies, Fourth Edition
Joyce Lain Kennedy, Joyce Lain Kennedy
Customer Review
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![]() | | 5. | The Perfect Resource for Anyone Seeking a Job! | | (Mt. Laurel, NJ) June 28, 2005 - 5.0/5 stars | | This book is a great reference book to have if you're looking for a job. An
engaging writing style, comprehensive information for every type of job
seeker, and the usual "dummies" approach make this a must-have... read full review |
![]() | | Current Review | | 6. | A Good Reference for Rusty Job Seekers | | (Redwood City, CA USA) January 31, 2001 - 5.0/5 stars | | After many years at the same company, I'm on the job market and although
I've been fairly conscientious about keeping my resume up to date, I
haven't really had to test it in the marketplace. A review of the "Resumes... read full review |
![]() | | 7. | Worth its weight in future paystubs | | (El Cajon, CA United States) January 31, 2001 - 5.0/5 stars | | If nothing else, this book is beneficial because it gives the reader lots
of ideas to borrow (Ok, steal, but that's why this book was written). I'm
not very creative when it comes to laying the resume out, but the
different... read full review |
Editorials
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Resumes for Dummies, Fourth Edition
Joyce Lain Kennedy, Joyce Lain Kennedy
![]() | | | Michael R. Forrest, CEO, JobOptions; founding CEO, CareerPath.com and JobWeb | | Solid, cutting-edge resume advice with today's Internet technology -- the
best of the resume books."--This text refers to an out of print or
unavailable edition of this title. |
![]() | | | Richard K. Knowdell, CEO, Career Planning and Adult Development Network | | Joyce Lain Kennedy is at the top of her field.--This text refers to an
out of print or unavailable edition of this title. |
![]() | | | Book Info | | A must for any job seeker. This newly revised guide shows you how to craft
a 'StandOut' resume that will get your foot in the door. Softcover.
Previous edition c2000. |
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