Resumes That Knock Em Dead 3rd Ed

Expert advice on building a resume to get the job you want! Your resume is the most important financial document you'll ever create. When it works, so do you. Drawing on more than thirty years of experience, bestselling author Martin Yate shows you how to write a dynamic, effective resume that: Stands out in a resume database Builds a strong personal brand employers will want on their team Passes recruiters' six-second scan test Speaks to exactly what employers are looking for The new edition of this classic guide includes dozens of sample resumes as well as cutting-edge advice on resume-writing tactics. With Knock 'em Dead Resumes, 12th Edition, you'll grab employers' attention--and score the job you want.

Offers guidance on creating quality resumes that command attention, along with numerous industry-specific example resumes to work from.

Land the job you want! The interview is one of the most crucial moments of the job search experience and your chance to show your potential employer that you have what it takes to succeed in the position. In order to do that in today's highly competitive job search environment, though, you'll have to find a way to stand out from the crowd. Using his twenty-five years of experience, New York Times bestselling author Martin Yate has established a set of rules for job interviews that is sure to get you noticed. Instead of memorizing canned answers, Yate provides you with an explanation of the thought behind more than 300 questions and answers, so that you'll always know what the interviewer is really asking and how you should respond. Packed with information on handling stress questions and weird interview venues, this book also teaches you how to keep your cool--and confidence--from the moment you step inside the building. With Knock 'em Dead Job Interview, you will finally be able to differentiate yourself from the competition and score the job!

Offers advice on writing a professional-looking cover letter that complements the accompanying resume and draws attention to the job applicant, and includes guidance on resumes, interviews, and job hunting.

"Cover Letters That Knock 'Em Dead" has the final word on not just how to write a "correct" cover letter, but how to write one that offers a powerful competitive advantage in today's tough job market. Dedicated web site: (www.knockemdead.com).

Recharge a stalled job hunt with the help of this bestselling guide. Yates gives valuable advice on getting organized, getting interviews, and how to follow up on job opportunities.

"A killer resume gets more job interviews."

The newest edition of Martin Yate's New York Times Business Bestselling Knock 'em Dead features the most up-to-date advice available on recent developments in the job market. It also features advice on getting organized, getting interviews, and how to follow up on job opportunities, as well as what to do when layoffs or downsizing are imminent. And of course the Knock 'em Dead still features hundreds of great answers to tough interview questions!Every example in Resumes that Knock 'em Dead produced a real job. Many of the samples included were used to change careers; others resulted in dramatically higher salaries. Cover Letters that Knock 'em Dead has the final word on not just how to write a correct cover letter, but how to write a cover letter that offers a powerful competitive advantage in today's tough job market. In Resumes that Knock 'em Dead, Yate reviews that marks of a great resume, what type of resume is right for each applicant, what always goes in, what always stays out, and why.In today's competitive job market, candidates need to stand out, get interviews, and win job offers. Martin Yate shows them how!