The resume and cover letter phrase book : what to write to get the job that's right : plus 50 phrases you should never use!

Face it--words __matter__ when it comes to getting noticed, getting the interview, and getting the job. In this invaluable guide to crafting the pitch that opens doors, staffing experts Schuman and Nadler give you hundreds of tools to make that happen. You will no longer struggle to find the phrases that best highlight your achievements; instead, you'll garner attention with such smart options as:__* I created a program that accomplished the following . . . * My work generated $5 million in revenue . . . * I built a team of employees who created . . . * The work I did saved my company $3 million . . .__* __I solved the following problems for my employer . . .__ The market's tight, but the jobs are out there. With these essential words and phrases, you can move your application to the top of the pile! Cover 1 Copyright 3 Contents 4 Part I: Cover Letters 6 Chapter 1: Cover Letter Writing Essentials 8 Chapter 2: Phrases to Use When Responding to Postings 15 Chapter 3: Phrases to Use When Contacting Targeted Employers 45 Chapter 4: Cover Letters to Employment Agencies and Search Professionals 60 Chapter 5: Cover Letter Phrases to Use When Networking 72 Chapter 6: Cover Letter Phrases to Use for Special Situations 87 Chapter 7: 25 Things Not to Say in Your Cover Letter 106 Chapter 8: What to Say in Follow-Up Communications 110 Part II: Resumes 115 Chapter 9: Resume Writing Essentials 116 Chapter 10: Phrases for Your Resume 126 Chapter 11: 25 Things Not to Say in Your Resume 168 Chapter 12: Buzz Words and Action Verbs for Your Resume 171 Appendix A: Job Board Giants and Niche Sites 247 Appendix B: Effective Action Verbs and Adverbs 248 Index 253 From the Publisher: Words matter when you're trying to get noticed, get the interview, and get the job. Staffing experts Schuman and Nadler know this. And from their experience and knowledge they show you which words and phrases open doors, impress managers, and point out your value to the company. You don't need to struggle any more to find the expressions that best highlight your achievements; instead, you can grab attention with such smart options as: I created a program that accomplished the following; My work generated $5 million in revenue; I built a team of employees who created; The work I did saved my company $3 million; I solved the following problems for my employer. The market's tight, but the jobs are out there. With these essential words and phrases, you'll move your application to the cop of the pile! Words matter when you're trying to get noticed, get the interview, and get the job. Staffing experts Schuman and Nadler know this. And from their experience and knowledge they show you which words and phrases open doors, impress managers, and point up your value to the company. You don't need to struggle anymore to find the expressions that best highlight your achievements; instead, you can grab attention with such smart options as:I created a program that accomplished the following . . .My work generated $5 million in revenue . . .I built a team of employees who created . . .The work I did saved my company $3 million . . .I solved the following problems for my employer . . .The market's tight, but the jobs are out there. With these essential words and phrases, you'll move your application to the top of the pile!

words Matter When You're Trying To Get Noticed, Get The Interview, And Get The Job. Staffing Experts Schuman And Nadler Know This. And From Their Experience And Knowledge They ...

biography

nancy Schuman, Csp Is A Vice President At Lloyd Staffing And The Author Of the Job Interview Phrase Book. She Is The Jobs And Careers Columnist For The long Island Press.

burton Jay Nadler Is The Assistant Dean Of The College And Director Of The Career Center At The University Of Rochester. He Is The Author Of the Everything Resume Book, 2nd Edition.

"Face it--words matter when it comes to getting noticed, getting the interview, and getting the job. In this invaluable guide to crafting the pitch that opens doors, staffing experts Schuman and Nadler give you hundreds of tools to make that happen ... The market's tight, but the jobs are out there. With these essential words and phrases, you can move your application to the top of the pile!"--Publisher description