Resume Magic

A giant compendium of advice and before-and-after resume transformations that’s hailed by professional resume writers as the definitive, holistic resource for writing and designing resumes that get people noticed and hired. Explains all the “nuts and bolts” of resume creation and illustrates professional techniques with actual examples that show why the techniques work. Resume Magic has consistently been one of our best-selling books by an outside author. The previous two editions have sold a total of more than 55,000 copies, bringing in nearly a half-million dollars. The book has also spawned an entire series of coaching-oriented job search books: Cover Letter Magic, Interview Magic, and Job Search Magic. This new edition will build on the success of its predecessors.Key Features• 50 before-and-after resume transformations that reveal the trade secrets of one of America’s most respected and effective resume writers.• New edition will feature completely updated information on electronic and online resumes.• New and updated example resume transformations.• Includes marketing techniques to make the reader’s resume content and design stand above the competition.• Dynamite advice on cover letters, references, networking, and career management.Table of ContentsChapter 1: A Resume PrimerChapter 2: How to Use Branding and Advertising Strategies to Get an InterviewChapter 3: How to Choose the Most Flattering FormatChapter 4: Blueprint for a Blockbuster ResumeChapter 5: How to Write Great CopyChapter 6: Accomplishments: The Linchpin of a Great ResumeChapter 7: Editing: Resume-Speak 101Chapter 8: Visual Artistry: The Missing LinkChapter 9: E-Resumes, E-Portfolios, and BlogsChapter 10: Cover Letters and Other Parts of the PuzzleAppendix A: Worksheets to Catalog Personal HistoryAppendix B: Survey: What Employers Really Want in a ResumeAppendix C: Action Verbs with Sample PhrasesIndexAbout the AuthorSince 1984, Susan Britton Whitcomb has provided career management strategies to people who want to move their careers forward faster. Susan has helped thousands of job seekers succeed in translating their passions into profit—both for themselves and their employers. Author of Job Search Magic and Interview Magic (JIST Works) and coauthor of eResumes (McGraw-Hill), Susan speaks nationally on the topic of career management. She is president of Career Masters Institute, the job seeker’s “go-to” resource for trusted career experts; founder of Career Coach Academy, a training center and think-tank for quality career coaches; and principal of California-based Whitcomb Career Consulting. She holds designations as a Certified Career Management Coach, Credentialed Career Master, Master Resume Writer, and Nationally Certified Resume Writer. She is a member of the International Coach Federation, the National Career Development Association, the Christian Coaches Network, and the National Resume Writers’ Association.Susan is a sought-after speaker among career professionals. A partial list of public speaking engagements includes presentations at the Career Masters Institute, International Career Development Conference, National Resume Writers’ Association, Association of Job Search Trainers, Central California Women’s Conference, NCDA, California State University–Fresno, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, and various executive recruiting firms; guest resume expert on local PBS affiliate’s television series, JOBS. Susan is one of Monster.com’s “Job Shadow” Careers Writers. She has been a chat guest for Monster.com and America Online’s Business Know-How Forum.