Writing a resume is a tough job. Even though you can look up information online or use a professional resume service, it is always helpful to have resources on hand that can help you write a new resume and/or cover letter or rewrite the ones you already have. You can learn a lot about how to write a resume from the following four books:
The Elements of Resume Style is the first book you should think about. The author was S. Bennett.
As the cover says, this book will give you great tips on how to write resumes and cover letters. Here, you'll find helpful tips on figuring out your career goals, writing down your qualifications, sending your resume to potential employers, and writing your cover letter. The author is not afraid to talk about common mistakes, how important it is to know what you want to do in your career, sentence structure, and even salary requirements. This book is a great resource for both new resume writers and those who have written many resumes before.
Competency-Based Resumes is the name of the second book, which was written by two people, Kessler and Strasburg.
Competency-Based Resumes is a great resource for professionals who are sure of their career goal and want to develop their resume in a more targeted way to get noticed in the industry they want to work in. The book talks about how employers in different fields look at resumes to figure out how much experience an applicant has based on their work habits and skills. The book gives you a new and effective way to write resumes that puts your skills and education at the top of the list. It also tells you how to highlight certain parts of your resume to make it a winner.
The third book was written by Block and Betrus. It has 101 of the best resumes.
Members of the Professional Association of Resume Writers worked together to give this book 101 of the best resumes. The sample resumes in this book will show you what a good resume looks like and help you make your own resume that will get you an interview and a job. The book talks about how to make your resume fit the job you want, how to highlight your qualifications, how to build your resume, and how to write cover letters. You will also get great advice on what to do after your resume is done and how to impress a potential employer during an interview.
The last book was written by Yate and is called Resumes That Knock 'em Dead.
This best-seller will teach you everything you need to know about resume writing to get started. It's a great read for people who have never written a resume before or haven't done so in a long time. The author talks about how to get all the information you need to start writing a resume, how to choose the verbs you use in your statements, how to choose the right format, and how to send your resume through email or the Internet. This book is also a great way to start learning about cover letters and how to make one that goes well with your resume.
You can find each of these books in a bookstore or a library near you. They give you more than just a good place to start. You can keep these books and keep using them as you move up in your career.
