Resumes For Dummies

High accolades to Laura de Carlo for this "gold mine" reference book, Resumes for Dummies! After purchasing and applying the knowledge, examples, etc. therein, although time consuming, I completed and posted my on-target resume on Career Builder, a well-known job board in the U.S., to test its effectiveness. Well, since then, both recruiters and HR specialists have been contacting and wanting to meet with me to discuss job opportunities. Just yesterday (November 30), for example, I was contacted by seven (7) recruiters (and most of them HR specialists) from seven different companies or agencies with fantastic job opportunities. The results are astounding, and I am so excited!!! Knowing that I can secure interviews--"get in the door"--I am confident that I can secure a job that interest me after I return to the U.S.

Yup. Make sure you get the current version. Learning from a ten-year old version of this that you buy in the thrift store is a bad idea - I learned the hard way. Things change FAST. Learning that there are different resume styles including ones that can make career changes and gaps in employment a non-issue was highly beneficial for me.

If you are looking for a job, this is a must-have reference book for your job search and how to write resumes. Completely rewritten by Laura DeCarlo (with contributions from the previous author Jane Lain Kennedy) - Laura has sought out contributions from top folks in the industry, many award-winning resume writers, to contribute their samples, along with the latest content and intelligence for a successful job search campaign.Read through the book to figure out how to write resumes, while keeping up with the latest technological developments. Highly recommended.

Covered many of the old tips and some new tech tips too. Offers several samples. Trusted to be industry standard.

This was very informative and presents the perils of applying for jobs on line today. This clarifies why applying for jobs on line is so humiliating. The book is organized and provides a wealth of knowledge.

Interesting reading and up to date suggestions make this a book worth it's cost.

Good Material

This book taught me to target my resume and hone to a clear and concise document. There are a ton of examples to look at and use for ideas.

If you are lost in the ramblings of resume do's and don't, this book provides practical advice to help you quickly develop a clean and workable resume.