TOP SECRET Resumes & Cover Letters, the Third Edition Ebook

Steven Provenzano

Description

As seen on/in CNBC, CNN, WGN, The Wall Street Journal, and endorsed by The Chicago Tribune, the new edition of Top Secret Resumes is now the complete career marketing tool for all job seekers. This is the only book of its kind that includes a free consultation by the author.

Includes more than 100 high-impact Resumes and Cover Letters for virtually all professions (250 8.5 x 11 pages total). Bonus: includes tips on effective Linkedin Profiles, Networking, Career Marketing, Interviewing and Online Resources.

Covers Executive Positions, Technical/Non-Technical Management, Engineering, IT, Software/Hardware design, Sales and Marketing, Teachers, Nurses, HR, Public Relations and more, many with documented results.

Steven Provenzano's books have sold more than 100,000 copies and remain essential guides for serious job seekers. He has written more than 5000 resumes for clients worldwide for over 20 years, and the full cost of this book is reimbursed with any resume writing service by the author at https://Execareers.com.

Sujets

• Recherche d'emploi
• Recherche d'emploi
• Recherche d'emploi
• Carrière & Mobilité
• Carrière
• Business
• Economics
• Employabilité, métiers et formations
• Careers
• Job Hunting

Informations

• Publié par: eBookIt.com
• Date de parution: 11 juillet 2012
• Nombre de lectures: 1
• EAN13: 9780963355829
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 2 Mo

Extrait

TOP SECRET Resumes & Cover Letters The Third Edition Ebook
By
Steven Provenzano, CPRW/CEIP
President, ECS: Executive Career Services & DeskTop Publishing, Inc.
Copyright © 2017
Publisher: ECS: Executive Career Services & DeskTop Publishing, Inc.
Notice: No part of this ebook may be shared, copied, transferred, reproduced, mailed or emailed in any form, by any electronic. mechanical or other means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without direct, express permission in writing from the author, Steven Provenzano.
This ebook may only be viewed and used by its single purchaser, under penalty of law, enforced by the publisher.
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This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the pub­lisher is not engaged in rendering legal services. If legal advice is required, the services of a competent profes­sional person should be sought.
A Note about EBooks When converting this book from MS Word to a downloadable ebook file, every effort was taken to ensure accuracy. All resumes are unique in design, layout, font, graphics and content. Any issues with tabs, indents, spacing, fonts, page numbering, etc. are characteristic of ebook conversion, and were not in the final written version.

You may also be able to order a printed version of this ebok through KDP: Kindle/ Amazon.

Third Edition for 2017
ISBN 13: 978-0-9633558-2-9
(ISBN 10: 0-9633558-2-1)
What people are saying about
TOP SECRET
Resumes & Cover Letters The Second Edition EBook
By Steven Provenzano, CPRW/CEIP, President: ECS & DTP, Inc.
These resume strategies will help you get the interviews you want…they did for me!" - Kerry May, former Director, Global Operations, Personal Communications, Motorola, Inc.
" Not just another rehash of the same old formats. Gives explanations of writing and persuasion techniques. The resume and letter samples are excellent…" - Stephen Pollan, Author of books on Personal Finance and the Recession; Commentator and Former Answer Man on CNBC's Money Talk
" Helps take the mystery out of effective resume writing for today's competitive marketplace…" - Lawrence J. Gorey, Former Vice President, Personnel and Labor Relations, Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Chicago
" An essential guide for the serious job hunter" - Rodney Gee, Manager of Staffing, Land Mobile Products Sector, Motorola, Inc.
" A masterful articulation of the very important skill of resume writing" - Melissa Giovagnoli, Author: Make Your Connections Count
" Contains excellent examples, with the right advice for today's job seeker…" - Paul Silverman, President, The Marshall Group, Executive Search Consultants
" One of the best books I've seen on the subject. Top Secret Resumes & Cover Letters is a must for college grads, professionals and executives…" - Jim Salerno, President, Job Search Techniques, Inc., Career Transition Centers
" The best resume examples I've ever seen. Certainly one of the best resume books available." - Billy Dexter, Manager of University Relations, Land Mobile Products Sector, Motorola, Inc.
" Top Secret Resumes & Cover Letters is packed with excellent tips and examples… Mr. Provenzano has helped many of our clients with these professional writing techniques…" - Bill "Buzz" Murphy, President, The Murphy Group employment agency
About the Author
Steven Provenzano is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP), Career Coach, former Corporate Recruiter and author of nine career books, including Top Secret Executive Resumes (Cengage) and Blue Collar Resumes (Cengage).
He and his staff have written more than 5000 resumes for clients worldwide. Steven has appeared on CNBC, CNN, WGN, ABC/NBC in Chicago, on numerous radio programs and in publications including The Chicago Tribune , The Wall Street Journal , The Daily Herald and Crain's .
His work has been endorsed by Chicago Tribune Career Columnist Lindsey Novak, and executives at firms such as Motorola, CNBC, First Data and Coca-Cola.

For a free resume checkup, send in confidence direct to the author at: [e-mail]

Call toll free during business hours: 877-610-6810 or: 630-289-6222 Website: https://Execareers.com
Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Expert Resumes: Still Required for the Digital Job Hunt
Getting Better All the Time
The Big Picture, in the age of Linkedin
"Basic" Vs. Effective Resumes
Keeping It Real
Just What is a "Top Secret" Resume?
Getting Help from a Resume Service
Resume Style and Philosophy
Chapter 2 Market Your Abilities
What can you do for me?
At the Speed of Light
Brain Surgery - Get Into the Minds of Employers
Two Corporate Recruiters Speak Out
Careful Omission
Smashing Some Major Myths
Most Popular Formats
Chapter 3 Getting Started: The Raw Materials
Assessing Your Skills and Abilities
Job Duties and Accomplishments vs. Transferrable Skills and Abilities
Items You Should Include in Your Resume
Items You Should Omit from Your Resume
Optional Information
The Most Popular Formats
What Employers Need to See in You
One or Two Pages?
Weeding 'Em Out
Chapter 4 The Title, Objective, Profile/Skill and Employment Sections
Should you use a Title or Objective?
Writing the Objective
Effective use of a Title
Writing the Employment Section
Specifics on Writing the Profile/Skill Section
Chapter 5 Notes on Layout, Format and Electronic Resumes
Tricks of the Trade
Margins and Line Length
Printed, Mailed – and Personal
Typeface and Size
Electronic Resumes
Keywords
Formatting Your Electronic / Keyword Resume
Snail Mail
Targeted Resume Distribution
Chapter 6 Outlines for the Major Professions
Executives: Presidents, CEOs, COOs, CFOs
Accountants
Sales Representatives
Systems Analysts/Computer Programmers
Physicians and Attorneys
Secretaries
Engineers: Mechanical, Electronic and Chemical
New College Graduates
Homemakers / Housewives
Veterans Returning to the Workforce
"Basic" vs. Effective Statements
Power / Action Words
Chapter 7 Cover Letters and Follow-Up Letters
Reference and Salary History Sheets
Examples and Writing Techniques
Essential Points of the Cover Letter
Important Details to Get Your Cover Letter Read by Employers
Chapter 8 Broadcast Letters
General Format
Examples
Chapter 9 Before and After Resume Examples
MANUFACTURING / LOGISTICS
PROJECT / PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP: MARKETING
Chapter 10 Top Secret Resume Examples
Notes on Resume Examples
Top Secret Resume examples, listed in order, below this Table of Contents:
Eleven Annotated Examples
Executive / Professional / Technical Positions
Blue and Gray Collar Positions,
Skilled Trades, Entry-Level Business Positions and
New Graduates
Veterans Returning to the Workforce
Chapter 11 Using Your Resume Effectively
Eight Ways to Use Your Resume to Open Doors
The Informational Interview
Chapter 12 Inspiration and Motivation: Articles from Other Career Experts
Tips and Strategies to Fire Up Your Job Search:
Inspiration/Motivation
Networking Tips and Strategies and
Interview Techniques
Chapter 13 The Secrets of a Great Interview
Don't be Nervous
What's your SEI: Social/Emotional Intelligence?
Chapter 14 Resource Materials for the Job Hunt
Web Sites, Job Boards, Catalogs and Books
TEN STRATEGIES FOR PLANNING AND EXECUTING THE JOB HUNT
Free Resume Checkup:
Contact the Author
Resumes examples by profession and order of appearance, Chapter 10 :
Annotated Examples:
Administrative Support / Office Management
Financial Operations
Sales or Sales Management
Retail Sales Management
Human Resources / Recruiting
Administration / Management (Entry Level)
Accounting
Elementary Teacher
Purchasing / Inventory Control
Administrative Law
Inside Sales
Executive / Professional / Technical Positions:
Corporate Business Development / Management
Executive Leadership
President / CEO
Information Technology / MIS
Internet and E-Multimedia Technologies
Engineering / Network Operations
Engineering / Nuclear Consulting
Chemical / Powerplant Engineering
Quality Control / Engineering Research
Design Engineering
System Analyst / Programmer
IT Project Management / Technology Leadership
Manufacturing / Engineering
Telecommunications Analyst
IT / Software Development
Production Management / Technical Support
Energy Auditor: Building Analyst Professional
Purchasing / Supply Chain Administration
Chief Financial Officer
CPA: Controller / Manager
Accounting Operations
Product Development / Marketing
Production / Manufacturing Operations
Marketing / Advertising
Public Relations
Television Production / Broadcasting
Human Resources / Training and Development
Construction / Building Management
Property Management
Mortgage Banking
Management: Food & Lodging
Credit / Collections Management
Teacher
Sales Representative
Sales Management / Marketing
Sales: Pharmaceuticals
Blue and Gray Collar Positions, Skilled Trades, Entry-Level Business Positions and New Graduates:
Machinist
Molder / Shop Operations
Technical Repair / Operations
Toll and Die / EDM Programming
Tool and Die Maker / Production Operations
Traffic Coordination / Distribution Operations
Transportation Operations
Engineering / Facility Management
Switchboard / Customer Service
Paralegal / Legal Secretary
Executive Secretary
Nurse / Registered
Nurse / Registered
Counseling
Child Care Professional
Entry-Level / New College Graduate
Entry-Level / New College Graduate #2
Aircraft Mechanic / Pilot
Printing Operations / Management
Restaurant Management
Sous Chef / Head Chef
Railroad / Shipping Industry
Radiology
Flight Attendant
Architectural Design
Police