The Elements of Résumé Style - Essential Rules and Eye-Opening Advice for Writing Résumés and Cover Letters That Work

For some, a job is just a way to pay the bills. For others -- those whose careers fit their passions and personalities -- it is a source of great satisfaction and success. Career Match is designed to help people discover their ideal work. Using the author's revealing ten-minute self-assessment, the book helps readers determine their personality style, then walks them through the range of career choices best for them. This indispensable guide will enable anyone to: • identify the type of work that will inspire and exhilarate them • recognize the type of boss and work environment they need to thrive • confirm the rightness of the path they are on -- or help them find a better one • speed up their job search The book includes in-depth chapters for each personality type, detailed explanations of career options, and inspiring real-life stories of people who have found fulfillment in work that suits their personality. This invaluable resource will help anyone in need of direction match who they are with what they should do -- for a lifetime of gratifying work and greater success. "Weary of pink-slip anxiety and the never-ending money squeeze? Join the millions who are starting side-gig businesses, and taking back their financial futures! Do-it-yourselfers and solopreneurs are everywhere, launching eBay stores, artisanal eats, e-books, life coaching services, apps, tutoring businesses--you name it--on top of their regular jobs. They're adding to their incomes, building safety nets, learning new skills, and finding a sense of fulfillment they never dreamed possible. One study found that more than a third of under-40 respondents had started supplemental businesses. And the trend extends further, as Baby Boomers eyeing retirement are turning to sideline endeavors to sustain their lifestyles. Get in on the action with 'The Economy of You, ' a groundbreaking book that both documents the exploding side-gig phenomenon and supplies how-to information for creating a lucrative venture of your own, including: Tips for figuring out the ideal side-gig--Ideas for keeping start-up costs low--Advice on juggling a fledgling enterprise and a full-time job--Strategies for finding your "tribe" and building a social network--Branding and marketing basics that bring results--When and what to offer for free--And much more. 'The Economy of You' recounts story after story of people who are liberating themselves from financial strain. A deli employee who makes custom cakes at night. An instrument repairman who sells voice-overs on his website. A videographer who started a profitable publishing house on the side. Even the author's own entrepreneurial journey, triggered by the job anxieties of a turbulent profession and income demands of a new baby. Her self-created series of financial planners, along with extra freelance work, supplied the additional revenue stream she needed. Your current job may be comfortable, but there's no guarantee it will grow sufficiently to cover rising expenses--or even last beyond the next paycheck. It's up to you to build stability by tapping into your inner entrepreneur and becoming a money-making engine."--Print Building your résumé should be one of the easier parts to the whole job-interview process. But instead it’s becoming increasingly stressful as well! What kind of résumé will spark the employer’s interest? Which kind most often get passed over? How far back are we supposed to go? How can we best explain those time gaps in between jobs? Are the rules different for online résumés? There are so many vital questions when it comes to building a résumé today, but only one way to be assured you’re getting the right answers--by asking a hiring expert.Scott Bennett has hired hundreds of people in a variety of industries, and he knows firsthand the insights that will catch an employer’s eye, as well as what dangers to avoid if you want to survive the first cut. In The Elements of Résumé Style, Bennett shows readers how to craft clear, compelling, targeted résumés and cover letters that actually work. In this new edition that includes social media and online-application tips, readers will be provided:• More than 1,400 action words, statements, and position descriptions that help sell your skills and experience• Hundreds of words, phrases, and vague claims to avoid• Advice for handling employment gaps, job-hopping, and requests for salary history and requirements• Sample résumés, response letter, inquiry letter, informational interview request letter, references, and more• Surprising tips for acing the interviewIn today’s ultra-competitive environment, competition is intense no matter the field or position. And the often-overlooked first hurtle to jump over is no doubt the résumé. This candid book’s time-tested tools will make sure yours stands out--helping to get you the job you deserve! There are so many vital questions when it comes to building a résumé today, but only one way to be assured you're getting the right answers—by asking a hiring expert. Building your résumé should be one of the easier parts to the job interview process, but it's actually becoming one of the most stressful aspects. What kind of résumé will spark the employer's interest? Which kind most often get passed over? How far back are we supposed to go? How can we best explain those time gaps in between jobs? Are the rules different for online résumés? Scott Bennett has hired hundreds of people in a variety of industries, and he knows firsthand the insights that will catch an employer's eye, as well as what dangers to avoid if you want to survive the first cut. Learn how to craft clear, compelling, targeted résumés and cover letters that actually work! In The Elements of Résumé Style, you will be provided: More than 1,400 action words, statements, and position descriptions that help sell your skills and experience Hundreds of words, phrases, and vague claims to avoid Advice for handling employment gaps, job-hopping, and requests for salary history and requirements Sample résumés, response letter, inquiry letter, informational interview request letter, references, Surprising tips for acing the interview In today's competitive environment, competition is intense no matter the field or position. The often overlooked first hurdle to jump over is no doubt the résumé. The time-tested tools in The Elements of Résumé Style will make sure yours stands out—helping to get you the job you deserve! The microbusiness is huge! That’s not just a play on words but an indisputable fact that millions of budding entrepreneurs have already figured out. On top of adding to their income and creating safety nets in case the ax falls at work, they have been able to unlock their creativity and find a sense of fulfillment they never dreamed possible--or rather day-dreamed possible from their uninspiring cubicle.In The Economy of You, author and microbusiness owner herself Kimberly Palmer illuminates the everyday faces behind this growing movement, starting with her own journey. Readers will meet a deli employee who makes custom cakes at night, an instrument repairman who sells voice-overs on his website, a videographer who started a profitable publishing house on the side, and many other inspirational examples of those who have discovered how to turn their joys and hobbies into a profitable microbusiness. Interwoven in the profiles are concrete guidelines for readers looking to launch rewarding businesses of their own, including: • Tips for figuring out the ideal side gig • Ideas for keeping start-up costs low • Advice on juggling a fledgling enterprise and a full-time job • Branding and marketing basics that bring results • When and what to offer for free • And much moreYour employer can guarantee nothing but today’s wages. It’s up to YOU to build real financial stability. It’s empowering, gratifying, and now easy to do with The Economy of You. It's amazing the misinformation found in most résumé books! Scott Bennett has hired hundreds of people in a variety of industries, and he knows firsthand what kind of résumé sparks an employer’s interest—and which ones fail. In The Elements of Résumé Style , he warns against popular “tricks” that tend to backfire—and instead shows readers how to craft clear, compelling, targeted résumés and cover letters that actually work. In this new edition, readers see that whether it’s on paper or online, the rules are the same: use clear, dynamic language—and keep it short and focused. Now covering social media, the online application process, and more, this indispensable guide provides: More than 1,400 action words, statements, and position descriptions that help sell your skills and experience • Hundreds of words, phrases, and vague claims to avoid • Advice for handling employment gaps, job-hopping, and requests for salary history and requirements • Sample résumés, response letter, inquiry letter, informational interview request letter, references, and more • Surprising tips for acing the interview Competition is intense no matter what your field, but this candid book’s time-tested tools will make you stand out—and help get you the job you deserve! It's amazing the misinformation found in most resume books! Scott Bennett has hired hundreds of people in a variety of industries, and he knows firsthand what kind of resume sparks an employer's interest--and which ones fail. In The Elements of Resume Style , he warns against popular "tricks" that tend to backfire--and instead shows readers how to craft clear, compelling, targeted resumes and cover letters that actually work. In this new edition, readers see that whether it's on paper or online, the rules are the same: use clear, dynamic language--and keep it short and focused. Now covering social media, the online application process, and more, this indispensable guide provides: * More than 1,400 action words, statements, and position descriptions that help sell your skills and experience * Hundreds of words, phrases, and vague claims to avoid * Advice for handling employment gaps, job-hopping, and requests for salary history and requirements * Sample resumes, response letter, inquiry letter, informational interview request letter, references, and more * Surprising tips for acing the interview Competition is intense no matter what your field, but this candid book's time-tested tools will make you stand out--and help get you the job you deserve! Join the millions who are starting side-gig businesses, and taking back their financial futures! Do-it-yourselfers and solopreneurs are everywhere, launching eBay stores, artisanal eats, e-books, life coaching services, apps, tutoring businesses--you name it--on top of their regular jobs. They're adding to their incomes, building safety nets, learning new skills, and finding a sense of fulfillment they never dreamed possible. Get in on the action. This book both documents the exploding side-gig phenomenon and supplies how-to information for creating a lucrative venture of your own, including: tips for figuring out the ideal side-gig; ideas for keeping start-up costs low; advice on juggling a fledgling enterprise and a full-time job; strategies for finding your "tribe" and building a social network; branding and marketing basics that bring results; when and what to offer for free. This book recounts story after story of people who are liberating themselves from financial strain: the author's own entrepreneurial journey, triggered by the job anxieties of a turbulent profession and income demands of a new baby; her self-created series of financial planners, along with extra freelance work, supplied the additional revenue stream she needed "What should I do with my life? It's one of the biggest questions we face, and one that's so easy to get wrong. Career Match helps you find the best fit for your skills, interests, and core personality -- the secret to a truly satisfying professional life. Whether you're starting a job search, selecting a course of study, or hoping to switch out of a career that never clicked, just one simple quiz points you in the right direction. Derived from popular Jungian and Temperament models but focused specifically on careers, the book's 10-minute assessment and original Color Q model place you in one of 16 personality groups. For most users, the picture that emerges is uncannily accurate--illuminating their strengths and weaknesses, attractive career prospects, ideal workplaces and bosses, tailored interviewing tips, and more. Expanding on the first edition, case studies of 57 professionals and well-known personalities add depth and detail to the descriptions of personality types. This second edition also includes dozens of new career options, including gaming, web design, alternative energy, cybersecurity, food science, robotics, biomedical engineering, oceanography, and computer simulation"--Publisher's description. At some point, most people have been caught off guard by tough interview questions. This book helps you take charge of the situation! In Acing the Interview, the employment expert Dr. Phil called “the best of the best” gives job seekers candid advice for answering even the most unexpected questions, including:You really don't have as much experience as we would like?why should we hire you?How many hours in your previous jobs did you have to work each week to get everything done?What do you consider most valuable?a high salary, job recognition, or advancement?The book also arms business professionals with questions to ask prospective employers that could prevent them from making a big job mistake, such as: What would you say are the worst parts of this job?What are the major problems facing the company and this department?Why aren't you promoting from within?Taking you through the entire process, from the initial interview to evaluating a job offer, and even into salary negotiation, Acing the Interview is a no-nonsense, take-no-prisoners guide to interview success. You got fired. How do you handle that during a job interview? Or you only spent a year at each of your last two jobs. How do you convince a prospective employer that you will last? You work for a firm with a great reputation, but you're not happy. What do you say when an interviewer asks why you want to leave such a respected outfit? Job placement and recruitment expert Tony Beshara provides the best answers to these and other job interview questions. Plus, he explains the questions you should ask before you accept a job offer. TV psychologist Dr. Phil McGraw calls Beshara "the number one career placement guy" in the U.S. If you're job hunting, he's the right source for valuable job interview insights and information. Here, he lists more than 450 typical job interview questions and suggested answers. getAbstract recommends his savvy, comprehensive and helpful book. Job seekers and interviewers alike will appreciate it Using the author's revealing 10 minute self-assessment to help people discover their ideal work, this guide features chapters for each personality type. It shows readers how to find a career that fits their passion and personality, and then shows them how to get it. It is also suitable for those in need of direction. Matching who you are with what you do may seem like common sense, but the sad truth is most people don't have jobs that truly complement their personalities. This book takes you through a simple but revealing ten-minute self-assessment quiz to help you identify your specific personality type.--[book cover] Offers advice designed to help job seekers take control of an interview, discussing how to best prepare for an interview, identifying the types of questions that might be asked, and explaining the right questions to ask of a prospective employer Examines the elements that are crucial for crafting a successful resume or cover letter, from the layout and presentation to where to send it and how to request salary requirements Packed with more than 450 sample questions, this book gives job-seekers the guidance they need to get the job they want! Competition for hot jobs is fierce, and the first step to getting noticed amongst the crowd is your résumé. Competition for hot jobs is fierce, and the first step to getting noticed amongst the crowd is your resume.