Competency-Based Resumes: How to Bring Your Resume to the Top of the Pile

by Robin Kessler and Linda A. Strasburg

Book Overview

Millions of job hunters and employers are frustrated. Why aren't they working together more effectively? Because employers have changed the job-search playing field and too many candidates are using... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 156414772X
• ISBN13: 9781564147721
• Release Date: November 2004
• Publisher: Career Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.1" x 10.1"

Customer Reviews

An Excellent Resource

The competency based approach has been common overseas but is now becoming more common here in the U.S. Fortunately, wise recruiters realize that instead of focusing on standardized test scores, schools that folks have attended, or whether or not a candidate has ever stepped foot in China or India, it is much more important to consider what a candidate CAN ACTUALLY DO - AND DO WELL. I have been fortunate to hear Robin present her framework live and in person and I believe that she has done an excellent job assembling this valuable resource. The examples in the book are excellent and provide very clear guidance on "how to do it". Highly recommended.

Excellent Book

This book helped me in reshaping my resume for a specific job I wanted to get, in getting me an interview, and finally in getting the job. And I was coming back to the job market after an entrepreneurial adventure. Do I need to say more? It is very well written and wonderfully organized in relevant sections. My advice: BUY IT, if you are looking for a job and want your competencies to get noticed.

The only effective guide if you want to advance your career

Finally a tool that actually focuses on preparing you to sell yourself. After just a few quick reference points I was able to update my current resume and clearly explain my Skills, Competencies and Career Summary. This book gave several great examples to help me add material that quantified my expertise and accomplishments. I was amazed how user friendly and carefully laid out this book was for developing new strategies in the job market. Want to make an positive impression and get noticed? Get this book!

Career Development

As a current Career Development instructor for a propriety school, I have been searching for a book that better describes the changing environment in the job hunting process of today. Competency Based Resumes gives a thorough overview of the current corporate hiring process and teaches the reader how competency based resumes are the best way to get the interview. I have used several books on how to write resumes in my Career Development classes but have recently started ordering this book for my students. This is the most up to date comprehensive text on writing resumes for the current economy. 5 Stars!

Finally, a book that really helped me write a good resume!

I love this book because it gives before-and-after samples of real resumes. This book doesn't just talk about how to write a successful resume. It shows how by giving specific examples. There are resumes for many types of jobs. It's easy to copy the parts that apply to my experience and there are many unique ideas. Writing a resume based on competencies - what I'm good at - makes sense. I'm in the over-50 group where competition for jobs is intense. When changing jobs over the years, I talked in interviews about things I've done well but didn't describe them in my resume. Recently, I wasn't getting interviewed. But after switching to a competency-based resume, I am now. I was offered a high level government job using this technique. I didn't accept it because it wasn't what I wanted. Writing down what I've accomplished gave me the confidence to continue to look for a job that will be more fulfilling and give me more opportunities to help people. This is a truly helpful book, written by people who obviously have extensive experience in helping people find jobs. I want to thank them for helping me.