Best résumés for college students and new grads - Kursmark, Louise (JIST Works, 2006)
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Introduction : Thirteen steps to an effective resume -- - pt. 1 - Working toward your new career -- - ch. 1 - Proving your value to employers -- - Step 1 : identify your job target and write job target statements -- - Step 2 : identify your core job qualifications -- - Step 3 : compile evidence of your hard and soft skills -- - ch. 2 - Writing your resume -- - Step 4 : start strongly with well-organized contact information -- - Step 5 : sell your strongest qualifications in a powerful skills summary -- - Step 6 : emphasize education as a key credential -- - Step 7 : describe your work experience with a focus on skills and achievements -- - Step 8 : add the extras to give you a competitive advantage -- - Step 9 : format, edit, and polish your draft -- - Step 10 : cross-check your evidence against core job qualifications -- - Step 11 : proofread your final resume -- - ch. 3 - Managing your job search, online and off -- - Step 12 : convert your resume for an online job search -- - Step 13 : make networking work for you -- - ch. 4 - Writing effective job search letters -- - Cover letters -- - Networking letters -- - Thank-you letters -- - pt. 2 - Sample resumes for college graduates and students -- - ch. 5 - Resumes for associate degree graduates -- - ch. 6 - Resumes for internship and co-op applicants -- - ch. 7 - Resumes for graduates with bachelor's degrees -- - ch. 8 - Resumes for graduates with advanced degrees -- - ch. 9 - Resumes for "average" students -- - ch. 10 - Resumes and strategies for nontraditional students -- - Appendix : Resume development worksheet -- - Find a professional resume writer -- - Index