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Beschreibung

Craft a resume that gets results

Many resumes are screened by technology or human gatekeepers before they ever reach a decisionmaker. And when they do, the average review lasts only seconds before a judgement is made.

Resumes For Dummies, 9th Edition delivers an easy-to-read walkthrough for job seekers packed with the essential skills, tools, and strategies you need to land your next role. The book shows you how to create a resume that's compelling, concise, informative, and eye-catching, with plenty of real-world examples. You'll learn how to tailor your resume for each opportunity and audience, helping you to stand out, get interviews, and move your career forward.

Inside:

  • Write powerful action statements that tell the story of your experience
  • Follow step-by-step guides for using generative AI tools to draft a powerful resume while avoiding common, critical mistakes
  • Optimize your resume for algorithmic and automated screening tools while impressing human reviewers

Perfect for career changers, young professionals launching their careers, and those re-entering the workforce after an extended break, Resumes For Dummies, 9th Edition is a hands-on, start-to-finish roadmap to crafting a stellar resume.

Craft a resume that gets results

Many resumes are screened by technology or human gatekeepers before they ever reach a decisionmaker. And when they do, the average review lasts only seconds before a judgement is made.

Resumes For Dummies, 9th Edition delivers an easy-to-read walkthrough for job seekers packed with the essential skills, tools, and strategies you need to land your next role. The book shows you how to create a resume that's compelling, concise, informative, and eye-catching, with plenty of real-world examples. You'll learn how to tailor your resume for each opportunity and audience, helping you to stand out, get interviews, and move your career forward.

Inside:

  • Write powerful action statements that tell the story of your experience
  • Follow step-by-step guides for using generative AI tools to draft a powerful resume while avoiding common, critical mistakes
  • Optimize your resume for algorithmic and automated screening tools while impressing human reviewers

Perfect for career changers, young professionals launching their careers, and those re-entering the workforce after an extended break, Resumes For Dummies, 9th Edition is a hands-on, start-to-finish roadmap to crafting a stellar resume.

Über den Autor

Laura DeCarlo is the founder of Career Directors International, LLC, where she produces resources for job seekers, resume writers, and career coaches. Laura has also received some of the industry's most prestigious awards in resume writing, job placement, and career services. Her resumes have been featured in over 20 compendiums.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1

Part 1: Creating Today's Winning Resume 5

Chapter 1: Getting Hired in the AI Era 7

Chapter 2: Selecting the Best Resume Format 13

Chapter 3: Mapping Out the Parts: Resume Essentials 33

Chapter 4: Laying the Groundwork for Resume Brilliance 51

Chapter 5: Crafting Job-Focused Resumes the OnTarget Way 67

Part 2: Crafting Resumes That Command Attention 77

Chapter 6: Turning Core Content into Gold with AI 79

Chapter 7: Working Wonders with Wow Words 87

Chapter 8: Refining Your Design for Maximum Impact 95

Chapter 9: Navigating a Major Life Change 107

Chapter 10: Overcoming Career Roadblocks 131

Part 3: Exploring Real-World Resumes That Work 149

Chapter 11: Matching Industry and Career Fields with OnTarget Resumes 151

Chapter 12: Aligning Experience and Age with OnTarget Resumes 189

Chapter 13: Navigating Special Circumstances with OnTarget Resumes 227

Chapter 14: Award-Winning Creative Resumes 267

Part 4: The Part of Tens 269

Chapter 15: Ten Ways to Improve Your Resume 271

Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Increase the Odds of Landing a Job 275

Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Choosing Professional Resume Help 281

Chapter 18: Your Ten-Point Resume Checklist 289

Appendix: Directory of Resume Writers 293

Index 299

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2026
Fachbereich: Management
Genre: Importe, Wirtschaft
Rubrik: Recht & Wirtschaft
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Einband - flex.(Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781394392506
ISBN-10: 1394392508
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Decarlo, Laura
Auflage: 9. Auflage
Hersteller: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 229 x 183 x 23 mm
Von/Mit: Laura Decarlo
Erscheinungsdatum: 04.06.2026
Gewicht: 0,431 kg
Artikel-ID: 135063190