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Beat out the competition for the best jobs
Create an image of accomplishment, professionalism, and competence that today’s employers are begging for! Job-seekers have paid hundreds of dollars for the expertise in these dynamic guides — and regarded every cent as well spent! With these job-landing tools on your desktop, you’ll have the same savvy working for you, for far, far less — with the same great results.
101 Best Resumes packs tried-and-proven advice you’ll use to:
*Create a resume that gets you in the door
*Target your resume for a specific positions - over 70 different categories are covered
*Experiment with traditional and new formats
*More!
101 Best Cover Letters shows you how to put together compelling letters to accompany your resume. Learn how to:
*Ignite interest with the first two sentences
*Turn references into endorsements
*Send your cover letter online
*Pick up smart interviewing tips...negotiate a higher salary use the Internet in your job search...work with recruiters... and much, much more!
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Featuring examples of compelling cover letters to accompany every type of resume, 101 Best Cover Letters shows you how to write professional, persuasive letters that will sell you to any potential employer.
Customer Reviews:
Helpful for the cover letter 'rookie'.......2007-01-26
101 Best Cover Letters is a good buy if you are struggling with putting together just the right words for a great cover letter. Gives some "common sense" tips, but also a variety of styles (i.e. responding to classified ad, how to incorporate a reference, specific careers) for your letter. Obviously you still have to make your cover leter your own, but this book definitely helps get the wheels turning.
101 Flattering cover letters for sycophants.......2006-06-16
The example letters are uniformly dreadful. Marginal grammar and usage combine with a sacherine style aimed at kissing up to second-raters. These letters are guaranteed to repell anyone with whom one would really like to work.
GREAT Book, BUT NOT in Digital Format.......2004-02-12
Great examples of cover letters with explanation of what makes them great, but I only know this because I bought the printed version after not being able to read the examples AT ALL in the downloaded digital version. I even tried reading on a 19" high resolution monitor using the PC version of Microsoft Reader, .
The problem is that even though Microsoft Reader allows one to change the fonts of the print to suit the reader, scanned images like ALL the cover letter examples are not scalable, so it is impossible to distinguish an e from an o, l from an i, and so on.
Amazon should not sell books with graphics and fixed images in digital format, or at least should warn customers of the issue before they pay to download a book in digital format that has over 70% in unscalable, unreadable format.
GREAT FOR THE NEWBIES or EXPERTS OUT THERE!.......2003-06-08
This book was a great investment! The cover letters give you examples to use in your own letter and show you the strengths found in each cover. I actually took a highlighter to this book and highlighted my favorite lines and ideas out of certain letters. I then implemented them into my letter. Great for everyone, the professional or the inexperienced. YOU NEED THIS BOOK!
I was very disappointed with this purchase........2002-08-28
I was very disappointed with this purchase. The only subject the letters cover is for use in getting a job. If I had known that it was strictly targeting getting a job I would have never purchased this. I was looking for a book that had a variety of letters you would find useful in the business world, not getting a job.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Book!.......2004-05-13
This book is excellent in content and well written.
A great resume book even for a novice like myself........2004-01-16
This book breaks down what makes a resume great; title, skills, and all the things you need to know on how to write a damn good resume is in this book. It covers everything from IT technician, to Administrative assistance. It gives you examples on how to go for the job, and get it on the spot, and shows what to put, and what not to put on a resume.
This book is a definite get for anyone wondering on how to write a functional resume and make you feel like you are the king of the world. The books gives MANY examples for people who dont know how to write good resume's, and trust me it is HARD!
This book takes your hand, and shows you that you can write a good resume, and it is great for someone who is looking for a job, but dont know how to write a good resume, this book is a MUST GET for a employer.
THIS IS THE BEST RESUME GUIDE!.......2004-01-06
i think that yana parker's damn good resume guides are DAMN good there the best around and anyone looking for help at writing a resume or anything to do with a resume should definitly look at the damn good resumes, whether your in high school just graduating or your 60 looking for a new job and new resume yana parkers book are the place to go!
Guide Gives Examples of Resumes that Solve Problems.......2003-03-17
Well organized book of resumes. Career fields include office support, finance, education, sales management, youth and students, human resources, technical and computers. Solutions are offered to problems such as gaps in employment, putting together an attractive resume with minimal word processing software, lacking paid experience, a confusing work record, and having only part time employment. A list of these types of problems is followed by resumes that model their solutions.
As originally published in the Annotated Bibliography of "Learning A Living; A Guide to Planning Your Career and Finding a Job For People with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, an Dyslexia."
Almost Perfect.......2002-08-28
I really love how the book has layouts for even the oddest job and for people who have experience, but as a recent grad from college and not having a whole lot of experience in the workforce, I found it to be not as helpful as I'd had hoped it to be.
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Como Encontrar Empleo.......2000-03-15
Encontrar Empleo en un pais que tiene un idioma distinto a el de mi lengua madre, es una tares dificil y deseo que este libro me sirva para ese proposito
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Now reorganized into an easy-to-follow, six step approach to effective writing for every business communication format.
Customer Reviews:
Kept referring back to chapters - invaluable source of information........2005-10-08
This is such a great book, I've read it and kept referring back for more info. Material covered here would help you no matter discipline you are from: Weather you've just completed your degree and want to get your point across to a hiring manager; or a business person who'd want to be more concise and to the point. Look no further.
proven over the long run.......2005-04-07
I first encountered this book in the late '80s. Since then, I've use the techniques from the book to write technical papers and documentation, employee reviews, published articles and winning proposals for million-dollar government contracts. I even used it to write testimony for a Congressional hearing.
The process outlined in this book is NOT a fad, and not "buzzword compliant", it's a proven, well-defined process that allows almost anyone to write like the best writers. These techniques will have you writing naturally, with clarity and focus.
These same techniques will also provide a big help in organizing your thoughts, and creating careful and insightful analysis.
For those who have trouble or anxiety about writing, having a well-defined process solves most of the problems with procrastination or "not knowing what to write, or how". This book provides that process. It simplifies the mechanics of "how" to write, so that you can focus on "what" to write, and getting your message across to the audience.
I'm glad this book is out in a new edition. I'll be buying copies for most of my technical staff, and suggesting it to my graduate students.
The best business writing reference ever.......2004-05-22
This book really cuts to the chase. It includes what you need to know for all types of business documents, and doesn't bother with things you really don't need to know to get the job done. This is perfect for those of us who are already too busy. It's helped me make my business correspondence clear, succinct, and to the point. If your work requires any writing at all, you should have this book.
Outstanding Business Writing Book.......2002-03-10
This book provided me with all the useful business-writing tips and examples needed to prepare effective and succinct business documents. I constantly refer back to it when preparing various writing projects.
I would recommend this to anyone who has to write in the business world and needs examples on how to write documents that are concise with appropriate details.
An essential and succinct reference for business writers!.......2000-04-22
I'm buying a second copy of this book - the first one was borrowed and not returned. I often re-read parts of this book.
"Write to the Top" has made a real difference in the amount of positive feedback I have received at performance review time!
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While many freelance writers struggle to earn a living wage, Bob Bly has proven year after year that it's not only possible to earn far more, it's possible to to transform words into a $100,000 a year freelancing business.
Customer Reviews:
Great Guide to Financial Freedom!.......2006-12-06
Thanks to Bob Bly's books, and this one in particular, I've successfully made the transition from corporate attorney to freelance copywriter! Bob Bly gives step-by-step, easy to follow tips, instructions and ideas for building a successful writing business. Some authors discuss theory at length - not Bob Bly. He touches on theory only when it's critical to understanding the concept. Otherwise, he sticks with practical, 'here's what and how to do it' type of information. If you're considering a freelance writing career, don't pass up this book! /s/ Lynn Roberts, Attorney-turned-Writer
We've Changed Printers.......2006-08-18
Maury Erickson of Filbert Publishing here. I'm one of the people who published this book.
I thought I'd take a moment to reply to a couple comments on this Amazon page.
Yes. I totally agree. In the beginning of our publishing history, we dealt with some definite quality control issues. Thing is, we were hoping to create an earth-friendly product made by local talent. Clearly, that vision didn't work well in the long run. Suffice it to say that we're now printing this title elsewhere and the finished product looks fantastic.
Bob Bly is one of the most generous individuals we've ever dealt with. He's as nice in person as he appears in his books. The information he provides honestly works. You don't need a big-time education. You don't need to be blessed by luck. Just a little elbow grease and know-how will take you very far in the freelance writing profession. Just ask my wife. She's a Bly fan and is currently reaping the benefits.
I appreciate your comments and wish all of you the very best in your freelance endeavors.
Good advice on a wide variety of writing related topics.......2006-07-02
This book is a compilation of previously published articles and covers a wide variety of topics such as: book proposals, technical writing, setting fees, speaking etc.
I found a great many golden nuggets of information in these pages. I'd recommend this book for all those who would like to get a good taste of the breadth of Bob's wisdom.
As others have mentioned, the binding is not the best, but I was gentle with the book while reading it, and didn't have any pages fall out. Even with the binding issue, I consider this a worthwhile investment.
If I had purchased it, I would have returned it.......2006-04-01
I was given this book as a gift and made it to about page 20, at which point I threw it in my recycling bin.
I'm sure there is valuable information to be found in the book somewhere, but the quality of binding is so exceptionally poor that it was a pain to read even before the pages start falling out.
It is great that Mr. Bly makes over $100k a year, though disappointing that at this point in his career he is cutting corners to up profits by self-publishing such an utter rip-off.
Fantastic Guide.......2005-09-30
Bob Bly's books are a godsend. They are easy to follow and honest about the business. A must have.
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Writing effective reports and proposals takes more than fundamental writing skills. This book teaches readers how to organize, research, develop, and edit complex documents as well as sharpen one's overall business writing skills.
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Not a helpful book for educated or advanced business people.......1997-09-23
I bought this book along with others to aide in writing a business proposal. This book was one of the least helpful. It contained review information for basic English and grammar that I was not at all interested-in. 2/3 of the book is fluff, with little or nothing to do with "business."
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- Don't waste your money
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Combines the best of both the process focus preferred by career specialists and the example orientation preferred by many job seekers. Rich with examples drawn from the collective experience of the Bernard Haldane Associates. Shows us how to present experience in terms of specific accomplishments and a positive pattern of performance that demonstrates the applicant's value to the employer. Addresses effective production, distribution, and follow-up principles designed for today's new talent driven economy.
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Don't waste your money.......2002-01-26
This book was probably very good about 10 years ago. However, companies now use the Internet, Electronic Resumes and specific software to look for qualified applicants. This book touches maybe 2 pages on this new approach to job hunting. To be competitive you need to know how to follow the technological revolution of electronic resumes. If you plan to work for a mom and pop company the old style would probably suffice but if your looking to work for a Fortune 500 company forget it!
very helpful in the job search.......2001-04-02
I am planning on changing careers, so I have been reading everything I can on resume writing. This book helped me focus the attention on my unique skills and how to market them to potential employers. I have revised my resume since reading the book (which comes with questions to help you find your strengths). Truthfully, I haven't gotten a job offer, but that most likely is due to my location, which is several hundred miles from my present location. I intend to look up Haldane and Assoc. when I get to New Jersey. I would recommend this book to anyone who needs to re-market him/herself.
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Over the past decade, resumes have undergone dramatic changes in how they are submitted to recruiters. Technology advances have redefined the recruiting industry. It started with electronic resumes that had to be “scannable” using OCR software. Then resumes began their frenzied dart across the Internet, where, to assure safe arrival, they came dressed in the pedestrian garb of plain text (ASCII) embodied within e-mail. But now, change is upon us once again. The handsome resume made portable has made its return, and there is an emergence of online screening quizzes that determine whether your resume is accepted by recruiters and employers or buried at the bottom of the pile.
The fourth edition of Resumes For Dummies is for anyone who needs to discover what works and what doesn’t work when representing their work history with a resume. No matter what your experience, set of circumstances, or familiarity with resume writing, this clearly written, up-to-date guide will help you to
- Create a resume that takes advantage of today’s technology
- Increase your chances of getting that dream job
- Craft a “stand out” resume that’ll get your foot in the door
- Understand all the changes in the world of resumes
- Discover the right way and right places to send your resume
This new edition has loads of advice that will make your resume stand out from the online crowd. Resumes For Dummies, 4th Edition, also covers the following topics and more:
- Getting your resume out there
- Writing a resume that fits your specific needs
- Choosing the right format for your resume
- Selecting stand out words that can bring good news
- Submitting your resume online
- Recognizing resume problems and applying solutions
In the pages of Resumes For Dummies, 4th Edition, you get a sampling of stand out resumes and special needs resumes. You also get updated technical information (gathered from a wide variety of recruiting professionals) paired with classic strategies and smooth moves from the author’s three decades of career reporting. With all of this in hand, you'll be able to develop and distribute a state-of-the-art resume that says you’re too superior to ignore.
Customer Reviews:
Great fundamental information.......2007-10-14
On a 5 scale I rate this book a 5. This is a fundamentals book on resumes. Don't expect it to blow you away. Don't expect it to really stretch the envelope with new ideas. This is not "Resumes for Rocket Scientists". If you take it as I believe it's intended you will be well satisfied.
"Resumes for Dummies" will give you the base information you need to create or revise your resume in today's environment. The book is organized in a simple and logical way. It's written extremely well. You should find it easy to read and to use. It's full of tips and techniques that you can use immediately.
Best of the Book: I really like Chapter 9 "Passages Resumes for Your Life's Changing Phases". It's really important to sort of tune your resume for any job but it's especially important when you are using your resume - based on experience in one field - to get you a new job in a different field. This chapter will help.
Tie "Resumes for Dummies" with support from a qualified career coach and you'll be in very good shape.
I hope you use "Resumes for Dummies" to help your career management.
A big help!.......2007-07-24
I wasn't sure where to really begin with writing a resume and this book was a big help! I recommend it to anyone who is a beginner with resumes.
AMAZING!.......2007-05-04
I love the book!! It's an insider's look at the ever-changing world of job hunting--Joyce Layne Kennedy really knows her stuff. She takes you step-by-step through the process you should go through to write a perfect resume. And of course it reads with a witty edge that entertains you while you learn!
I love the core resume to the spin-off concept!.......2007-01-06
Hi Joyce, In Chapter 1, you introduce a very easy Core Resume to Spin-off Resume style! This is great! So easy to focus, target and only rewrite about one-third of page ONE! And you are so right, the only way to write and post a resume in this job market is COMPLETELY TARGETED to the job.
5 Top Target Skills !! All of the samples in the book - 48 of them - written and produced by Kathryn Troutman's The Resume Place, Inc., team - are great. The targeting style with the box at the top, targeting text in the resume, are very helpful for resume writers.
Thanks Joyce for an all new, targeted resume book. Everyone needs to STAND OUT IN THEIR EXACT AREA OF EXPERTISE.
Resume for Dummies, Fourth Edition.......2006-03-15
I highly recommend that every job seeker, no matter what your status, read this book. No others will hold a candle to it. I would not be able to describe how much I would be struggling, if it were not for this book. Just take the time to relax, put your feet up and read it from cover to cover. Building my resume came next (I had never done one due to years of service at my previous employer) and I used so many tips in that book while writing it. It actually does a wonderful job of preparing you for all aspects of your job search.
Customer Reviews:
Disappointed.......2007-05-12
I had purchased the First Adams resume book and it was a great help. I purchased the set and it was redundant. Both books had the same examples and I don't feel it offered as much as the first edition. It's good to have, but you could get the equivalent or better searching online for resume samples. If you do purchase it try to find it as cheap as possible.
Good compilation of resumes.......2000-04-03
The Adams Resume Almanac is a pretty decent compilation of resumes and cover letters. But it is only a compilation. This book, as the cover states, has over 600 resumes and 50 cover letters. If you already know how to write a resume and cover letter and you are just looking for ideas or situations that may apply to your current situation, you may be able to get ideas from the work of others. However, there is no exhaustive review of resume writing strategies as mentioned in the synopsis. Approximately 5 pages of this book are spent on writing your resume. The remainder of the book contains numerous examples of other peoples resumes. I do like this book. However, I would not recommend it as your sole book on resumes and cover letters. It is mainly a good companion book.
High Impact Resumes and Letters, by Ronald L. Krannich and Winning Cover Letters, by Robin Ryan, are two books that I would highly recommend. The former is an in depth book on the entire job search process. And the latter is an excellent book concentrating on various letters, cover letters in general. These two books, in conjunction with The Adams Resume Almanac, will definitely assist you in writing a powerful resume and cover letter that will be noticed by employers.
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