Resumes for Communications Careers: With Sample Cover Letters (Vgm's Professional Resumes Series)

Strong, impressive resumes that lead to the right job! This series helps job seekers write resumes that hit the target every time. Each book offers essential advice plus nearly 100 sample resumes and 20 cover letters tailored to a job seeker's needs or field of interest. Includes a variety of resume formats, tips on highlighting strengths and using active vocabulary, and helpful work sheets for gathering personal information. Communications is a wide-ranging field covering everything from public relations to broadcast journalism to technical writing. Despite the diversity of options, competition for these highly coveted positions is fierce. Give yourself an edge by consulting Resumes for Communications Careers, packed with expert advice on crafting a concise, stylish resume that will draw notice. Whether you are just starting out or at mid-career, radio programmer or magazine publisher, this go-to guide has a sample resume to suit every need and includes:Nearly 100 sample resumes Numerous sample cover letters Worksheets that help you gather information and draft your resume Descriptions of common elements in the most popular resume formats Tips for crafting your resume using active vocabulary Advice on layout and submitting resumes electronically In today’s job market, an effective, eye-catching resume is essential for success. With the help of Resumes for Communications Careers, you’ll make a strong first impression and take a confident step toward landing the job of your dreams. "Communications is a wide-ranging field covering everything from public relations to broadcast journalism to technical writing. Despite the diversity of options, competition for these highly coveted positions is fierce. Give yourself an edge by consulting Resumes for Communications Careers, packed with expert advice on crafting a concise, stylish resume that will draw notice. Whether you are just starting out or mid-career, radio programmer or magazine publisher, this go-to guide has a sample resume to suit every need. In today's job market, an effective, eye-catching resume is essential for success. With the help of Resumes for Communications Careers, you'll make a strong first impression and take a confident step toward landing the job of your dreams. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET RESUMES FOR Communications Careers 3 RESUMES FOR Communications Careers 3 Copyright 6 Contents 7 Introduction 9 Chapter 1 The Elements of an Effective Resume 13 Heading 14 Objective 14 Work Experience 16 Education 22 Honors 23 Activities 24 Certificates and Licenses 25 Publications 26 Professional Memberships 27 Special Skills 28 Personal Information 28 References 28 Chapter 2 Writing Your Resume 29 Chapter 3 Assembly and Layout 33 Assembly 33 Types of Resumes 35 Special Tips for Electronic Resumes 36 Layout for a Paper Resume 37 Proofreading 41 Putting Your Resume in Print 43 Chapter 4 The Cover Letter 45 Producing the Cover Letter 46 Chapter 5 Sample Resumes 49 Chapter 6 Sample Cover Letters 137