Resumes for Dummies is an excellent resource for job seekers who want to create a powerful resume and stand out to potential employers. The book provides a step-by-step guide to creating a resume that best showcases your skills, experience, and personality to score the perfect job position. This book is especially useful for recent graduates looking to jumpstart their careers or those transitioning to a new industry. With the aid of easy worksheets, digital and online strategies, and practical advice for addressing tricky employment gaps, this book offers indispensable guidance for a successful job application.

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Create a "KickButt" resume that gets your foot in the door! Show employers what you've got and why you're the one for the job! Careers expert Joyce Lain Kennedy provides step-by-step guidelines for creating a resume that powerfully presents your skills, experience, and personality -- to get you the interview you're after! Whether you're a recent graduate after your first big job or a seasoned professional looking to expand your career horizons, Resumes for Dummies, 2nd Edition, will help you create a resume that won't take "no" for an answer.

Make a lasting first impression: Find your most marketable self with easy worksheets Choose a format that plays up your best features Draft cool summary statements that sizzle and sell Goof-proof your resume for picky computer scanners Go digital with your resume -- online strategies that really work! Use effective key words and avoid rookie rhetoric Put a positive spin on tough issues like demotion and gaps in employment

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