Writing Resumes and Cover Letters For Dummies, 2nd Australian & New Zealand Edition - Softcover

McCarthy, Amanda

 
9780730307808: Writing Resumes and Cover Letters For Dummies, 2nd Australian & New Zealand Edition
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0730307808 ISBN 13: 9780730307808
Verlag: For Dummies, 2014

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Practical tricks for standing out from the crowd and getting the job you want in the Australian and New Zealand market

Applying for jobs in today's tight job market can seem like an overwhelming process. Competition is fierce and employers expect more than ever before from job applicants. With unemployment and redundancies rising, it's simply not a good time to be looking. So how do make yourself stand out? Writing Resumes and Cover Letters For Dummies, Second Australian & New Zealand Edition shows you how to catch a recruiter's attention. Presenting a wealth of sample resumes and cover letters, this handy, easy-to-use guide shows you how to write a killer cover letter, format your resume for online use, use social networking to your advantage, and tailor your resume and cover letters for specific positions and companies.

  • Designed specifically for job hunters in Australia and New Zealand
  • Offers practical tips and advice on crafting a great resume and a perfect cover letter for any kind of position
  • Includes advice on addressing government selection criteria
  • Features ten ways to turn off a recruiter and ten tips for the perfect presentation

No matter how tough the job market is, a great resume and cover letter combination will help you get the attention you deserve. Writing Resumes and Cover Letters For Dummies gives you all the tools and tips you need to get noticed—and get your dream job!

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Amanda McCarthy is an HR practitioner with experience in recruitment, job training and professional resume writing. Kate Southam has specialised in employment for more than a decade, providing commentary to magazines, radio and television.

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Learn to:

  • Make your resume stand out from the crowd
  • Tailor your resume for different jobs
  • Use social media to your advantage
  • Create the perfect cover letter

Create a resume and cover letter that get you noticed!

Competition can be fierce in the job market, so you need the right tools to get ahead of the game. Writing Resumes & Cover Letters For Dummies, 2nd Australian & New Zealand Edition, provides winning techniques to help you create a dazzling job application. With this handy guide, discover how to make your resume specific to certain companies and positions, use keywords, and much more!

  • Back to basics — put together great content with substance
  • All about the Net — find out how to format your resume so it's just right for online presentation
  • Cover letters for employment success — make the right first impression with a well-constructed cover letter
  • Get social — use social media and social networking to find leads for great jobs

Open the book and find:

  • Help with choosing a resume style
  • Advice on using the right wording
  • How to overcome career gap dilemmas
  • Resume tips for school leavers and graduates
  • Information about government selection criteria
  • Ways to impress recruiters
  • Sample resumes and cover letters

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Verlag
For Dummies
Erscheinungsdatum
2014
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0730307808
ISBN 13 
9780730307808
Einband
Tapa blanda
Auflage
2
Anzahl der Seiten
296
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