Elements of Resume Style Softcover - 2nd Edition by Scott Bennett (Paperback)

About the Book

Competition for hot jobs is fierce, and the first step to getting noticed amongst the crowd is your résumé.

Book Synopsis

There are so many vital questions when it comes to building a résumé today, but only one way to be assured you're getting the right answers--by asking a hiring expert.

Building your résumé should be one of the easier parts to the job interview process, but it's actually becoming one of the most stressful aspects. What kind of résumé will spark the employer's interest? Which kind most often get passed over? How far back are we supposed to go? How can we best explain those time gaps in between jobs? Are the rules different for online résumés?

Scott Bennett has hired hundreds of people in a variety of industries, and he knows firsthand the insights that will catch an employer's eye, as well as what dangers to avoid if you want to survive the first cut. Learn how to craft clear, compelling, targeted résumés and cover letters that actually work!

In The Elements of Résumé Style, you will be provided:

• More than 1,400 action words, statements, and position descriptions that help sell your skills and experience
• Hundreds of words, phrases, and vague claims to avoid
• Advice for handling employment gaps, job-hopping, and requests for salary history and requirements
• Sample résumés, response letter, inquiry letter, informational interview request letter, references,
• Surprising tips for acing the interview

In today's competitive environment, competition is intense no matter the field or position. The often overlooked first hurdle to jump over is no doubt the résumé. The time-tested tools in The Elements of Résumé Style will make sure yours stands out--helping to get you the job you deserve!

From the Back Cover

Say goodbye to your old résumé. Most of the "rules" you were told about preparing it are wrong. To learn what really works, ask someone who has read thousands of résumés, and hired hundreds of candidates.

Scott Bennett's The Elements of Résumé Style gathers proven dos and don'ts for crafting a compelling résumé that speaks to hiring managers. Quickly and easily, your new résumé will skillfully highlight what you can do and why you're the best person for the job.

The art of the résumé is broken down into clear, succinct instructions. No tricks (cramming in scannable buzzwords); no gimmicks (using a variety of fonts); no filler (using bulleted lists and wide margins); and no sleights of hand (omitting start and end dates)--instead, the book shows you how to compress your work experience into meaningful statements; replace hollow self-puffery with solid evidence; strip out the "I"; eliminate errors; format for readability; and deliver your content in creative, more effective ways.

Hundreds of action statements to use and vague, trite claims to avoid will bring focus and energy to your content. Sample résumés and position descriptions guide you in telling your unique story. And invaluable tips help you at every step of your job search, from handling online applications, to writing persuasive cover letters, to acing the interview. Whether you're reworking your old résumé or starting from scratch, these time-tested résumé rules will help you stand out from the competition.

Review Quotes

"If you're serious about seeking new employment, the $9.95 will be well spent in helping you craft cover letters and a resume that help you stand out from the crowd... in a good way." --Accounting Today

About the Author

SCOTT BENNETT has reviewed more than 100,000 résumés, conducted thousands of interviews, and hired hundreds of employees in organizations both large and small.