Writing Resumes and Cover Letters For Dummies - Australia / NZ by Amanda McCarth

Description: Writing Resumes and Cover Letters For Dummies - Australia / NZ by Amanda McCarthy, Kate Southam 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 todays tight job market can seem like an overwhelming process. Competition is fierce and employers expect more than ever before from job applicants. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 todays 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, its 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 recruiters 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 noticedÂ—and get your dream job! Back Cover 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 its 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 Flap 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 its 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 Author Biography 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. Table of Contents Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Creating Resumes and Cover Letters 5 Chapter 1: Introducing the First-Rate Resume and Cover Letter 7 Chapter 2: Resume Formats to Fit You Â— and the Job 21 Part II: Designing a Dazzling Resume 37 Chapter 3: Creating the Contents 39 Chapter 4: Winning Words for Resumes 63 Chapter 5: Overcoming Resume Dilemmas 79 Chapter 6: Polishing to Perfection 105 Part III: Resume Relatives 117 Chapter 7: Writing a Winning Cover Letter 119 Chapter 8: Creating a Winning Social Media Profile 137 Chapter 9: Dealing with Online Applications and Supporting Documents 159 Part IV: Sampling from the Suite of Resumes 177 Chapter 10: A Sampling of Standout Resumes 179 Chapter 11: Resumes for School Leavers 197 Chapter 12: Graduating to the World of Work Â— Resumes for Graduates 213 Chapter 13: Applying for Government Positions 231 Part V: The Part of Tens 253 Chapter 14: Ten Sure-Fire Ways to Turn Off a Recruitment Consultant 255 Chapter 15: Ten Tips for Perfect Presentation 263 Index 269 Long Description 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 Details ISBN0730307808 Author Kate Southam Publisher John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd Year 2014 Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0730307808 ISBN-13 9780730307808 Format Paperback Country of Publication Australia Audience General/Trade DEWEY 650.142 Pages 296 Publication Date 2014-03-13 Language English Illustrations illustrations Place of Publication Milton, QLD Short Title WRITING RESUMES & COVER LETTER Media Book Edition Description Australian and Imprint For Dummies Series For Dummies UK Release Date 2014-04-30 NZ Release Date 2014-04-30 US Release Date 2014-11-11 Replaces 9781740310918 AU Release Date 2014-04-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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