Elements of Resume Style Softcover

by Scott Bennett and Scott Bennett

Book Overview

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

Building your r?sum? 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 r?sum? will spark the employer's interest? Which kind most often get passed over? How far back are...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814433936
• ISBN13: 9780814433935
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Amacom
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.8" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

This Book is Essential to Getting Hired!!!!!!!

Mr. Bennett leaves no stone unturned here...he takes readers through each step of writing a resume so diligently that I feel as if he has practically re-written my resume himself! Throughout the book he reinforces the importance of being honest about work histories and teaches readers how to position job hopping and gaps in employment. (Now I can feel confident in selling myself despite the many detours I've taken in my career!) He puts readers in the point of view of the employer and goes into great detail about how to use language and visual layout of the resume to make the most impact. He supplies tons of descriptive words and shows how to turn terms like, "strong interpersonal skills" and "great team-player" into actionable statements with evidence that actually mean something to employers. (This was very enlightening to me!) He also explains best practices with cover letters, inquiry letters and replying to salary history requests...you NAME it and this book's got it. Mr. Bennett clearly has a lot to teach on the subject and I feeled armed with a powerful weapon in being able to re-position myself on paper and get myself hired. This book is a must buy!

This one is a Keeper!

I have recommended this book to people of all ages and disciplines. It has more pertinent information then any other resume book I've ever seen. It actually was entertaining to read, and provided realistic, hopeful solutions to people in recovery who struggle with how to handle gaps in employment. I hope that it is used in schools because it is a great tool!

Simple, practical information

I bought this book to help my son prepare his resume. It's much more than a book of samples of resumes. It's good, practical information about what to put in and what to leave out. There are also suggestions for choosing targets for your resume. Great little book. Easy read.

The Elements of Resume Style

This book has brought me successfully through a career change. But I recommend it to anyone who's even just looking for a new job.

The Elements of Resume Style: Essential Rules and Eye-opening Advice for Writing Resumes and Cover

Because it is comprehensive, succinct, and quite affordable, this book stands out as a solid investment and useful tool for any professional interested in taking their talent to the next level.