Resumes for Dummies (Paperback: 355 pages)

Whether you're entering the job market for the first time, changing jobs, or changing careers, "Resumes for Dummies, 5th Edition" will show you the ropes and rules for a new era in recruiting and job finding. With 85ew content added since the previous edition, this up-to-date guide gives you the very latest strategies on how to create, and more importantly, distribute your resume in today's new job search environment. You'll learn: Why most generic online resumes fail How to customize resumes for each job opening New quick ways to find the right jobs How to use meta search engines to your advantage Why both digital and print versions of resumes are still needed How to use resumes interactively The resume basics that still knock 'em dead How to create resumes for your life's changing phases What to do "after" you send them your resume

With a wealth of sample resumes— organized by industry and career field, experience level and age, and special circumstances— along with tips on choosing professional resume help and other valuable resources, "Resumes for Dummies, 5th Edition" will help you "get noticed" in a universe saturated with billions of resumes and more on the way.