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Resume Magic

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A giant compendium of advice and before-and-after résumé transformations that’s hailed by professional résumé writers as the definitive, holistic resource for writing and designing résumés that get people noticed and hired. Explains all the “nuts and bolts” of résumé creation and illustrates professional techniques with actual examples that show why the techniques work. Résumé Magic has consistently been one of our best-selling books by an outside author. The previous two editions have sold a total of more than 55,000 copies, bringing in nearly a half-million dollars. The book has also spawned an entire series of coaching-oriented job search books: Cover Letter Magic, Interview Magic, and Job Search Magic. This new edition will build on the success of its predecessors. Key Features • 50 before-and-after résumé transformations that reveal the trade secrets of one of America’s most respected and effective résumé writers. • New edition will feature completely updated information on electronic and online résumés. • New and updated example résumé transformations. • Includes marketing techniques to make the reader’s résumé content and design stand above the competition. • Dynamite advice on cover letters, references, networking, and career management. Table of Contents Chapter 1: A Résumé Primer Chapter 2: How to Use Branding and Advertising Strategies to Get an Interview Chapter 3: How to Choose the Most Flattering Format Chapter 4: Blueprint for a Blockbuster Résumé Chapter 5: How to Write Great Copy Chapter 6: Accomplishments: The Linchpin of a Great Résumé Chapter 7: Editing: Résumé-Speak 101 Chapter 8: Visual Artistry: The Missing Link Chapter 9: E-Résumés, E-Portfolios, and Blogs Chapter 10: Cover Letters and Other Parts of the Puzzle Appendix A: Worksheets to Catalog Personal History Appendix B: Survey: What Employers Really Want in a Résumé Appendix C: Action Verbs with Sample Phrases Index About the Author Since 1984, Susan Britton Whitcomb has provided career management strategies to people who want to move their careers forward faster. Susan has helped thousands of job seekers succeed in translating their passions into profit—both for themselves and their employers. Author of Job Search Magic and Interview Magic (JIST Works) and coauthor of eResumes (McGraw-Hill), Susan speaks nationally on the topic of career management. She is president of Career Masters Institute, the job seeker’s “go-to” resource for trusted career experts; founder of Career Coach Academy, a training center and think-tank for quality career coaches; and principal of California-based Whitcomb Career Consulting. She holds designations as a Certified Career Management Coach, Credentialed Career Master, Master Resume Writer, and Nationally Certified Résumé Writer. She is a member of the International Coach Federation, the National Career Development Association, the Christian Coaches Network, and the National Résumé Writers’ Association. Susan is a sought-after speaker among career professionals. A partial list of public speaking engagements includes presentations at the Career Masters Institute, International Career Development Conference, National Résumé Writers’ Association, Association of Job Search Trainers, Central California Women’s Conference, NCDA, California State University–Fresno, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, and various executive recruiting firms; guest résumé expert on local PBS affiliate’s television series, JOBS. Susan is one of Monster.com’s “Job Shadow” Careers Writers. She has been a chat guest for Monster.com and America Online’s Business Know-How Forum.

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Series: Magic Publisher: JIST Publishing Edition: 3

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  • Release date: August 24, 2006

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  • ISBN: 9781593574048
  • Release date: August 24, 2006

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  • ISBN: 9781593574048
  • File size: 44871 KB
  • Release date: August 24, 2006

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A giant compendium of advice and before-and-after résumé transformations that’s hailed by professional résumé writers as the definitive, holistic resource for writing and designing résumés that get people noticed and hired. Explains all the “nuts and bolts” of résumé creation and illustrates professional techniques with actual examples that show why the techniques work. Résumé Magic has consistently been one of our best-selling books by an outside author. The previous two editions have sold a total of more than 55,000 copies, bringing in nearly a half-million dollars. The book has also spawned an entire series of coaching-oriented job search books: Cover Letter Magic, Interview Magic, and Job Search Magic. This new edition will build on the success of its predecessors. Key Features • 50 before-and-after résumé transformations that reveal the trade secrets of one of America’s most respected and effective résumé writers. • New edition will feature completely updated information on electronic and online résumés. • New and updated example résumé transformations. • Includes marketing techniques to make the reader’s résumé content and design stand above the competition. • Dynamite advice on cover letters, references, networking, and career management. Table of Contents Chapter 1: A Résumé Primer Chapter 2: How to Use Branding and Advertising Strategies to Get an Interview Chapter 3: How to Choose the Most Flattering Format Chapter 4: Blueprint for a Blockbuster Résumé Chapter 5: How to Write Great Copy Chapter 6: Accomplishments: The Linchpin of a Great Résumé Chapter 7: Editing: Résumé-Speak 101 Chapter 8: Visual Artistry: The Missing Link Chapter 9: E-Résumés, E-Portfolios, and Blogs Chapter 10: Cover Letters and Other Parts of the Puzzle Appendix A: Worksheets to Catalog Personal History Appendix B: Survey: What Employers Really Want in a Résumé Appendix C: Action Verbs with Sample Phrases Index About the Author Since 1984, Susan Britton Whitcomb has provided career management strategies to people who want to move their careers forward faster. Susan has helped thousands of job seekers succeed in translating their passions into profit—both for themselves and their employers. Author of Job Search Magic and Interview Magic (JIST Works) and coauthor of eResumes (McGraw-Hill), Susan speaks nationally on the topic of career management. She is president of Career Masters Institute, the job seeker’s “go-to” resource for trusted career experts; founder of Career Coach Academy, a training center and think-tank for quality career coaches; and principal of California-based Whitcomb Career Consulting. She holds designations as a Certified Career Management Coach, Credentialed Career Master, Master Resume Writer, and Nationally Certified Résumé Writer. She is a member of the International Coach Federation, the National Career Development Association, the Christian Coaches Network, and the National Résumé Writers’ Association. Susan is a sought-after speaker among career professionals. A partial list of public speaking engagements includes presentations at the Career Masters Institute, International Career Development Conference, National Résumé Writers’ Association, Association of Job Search Trainers, Central California Women’s Conference, NCDA, California State University–Fresno, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, and various executive recruiting firms; guest résumé expert on local PBS affiliate’s television series, JOBS. Susan is one of Monster.com’s “Job Shadow” Careers Writers. She has been a chat guest for Monster.com and America Online’s Business Know-How Forum.

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