{"product_id":"resumes-for-dummies-isbn-9781119539285","title":"Resumes For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolish up that old resume—and land your dream job\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe've all been there: it's time to apply for a job or internship and you have to create or revise your resume. Many questions pop in your head. What do employers want? What skills should I highlight? How do I format this? How do I get noticed? But resume writing doesn't have to be a daunting task.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe latest edition of \u003ci\u003eResumes For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eanswers all of these questions and more—whether you're a resume rookie, looking for new tips, or want to create that eye-catching winning resume. In this trusted guide, Laura DeCarlo decodes the modern culture of resume writing and offers you insider tips on all the best practices that’ll make your skills shine and your resume pop. Let's start writing!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrite effective resumes that will stand out in a crowd          \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand Applicant Tracking Systems and how to adapt your resume\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep your resume up with the current culture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePosition a layoff or other career change and challenge with a positive spin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeverage tips and tricks that give your resume visual power\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn order to put your best foot forward and stand out in a pile of papers, it’s important to have an excellent and effective resume—and now you can.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Resumes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Getting a Job in the Digital Age\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResumes Are Here to Stay 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Up with Resume Times 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTargeted resume rules 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnfit resumes are zapped 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTried-and-true techniques remain 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnologies Facilitate Job Searching 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial networking scoops jobs 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMobile’s on the move 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick-change process customizes content 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBios gain new importance as profiles 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYourName.com becomes vital 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Enlisting Social Media\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Sweeping Reach of Social Networking 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEyeing the Big Three of Social Networking Job Searches 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinkedIn focuses on professionals 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacebook hands adults important search tools 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwitter opens quick, slick paths to employers 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Sure Online Profiles Capture Your Best Side 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet’s hear it for profiles! 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot all profiles should be cheered 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreat tips for great profiles 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting Your Social Profile 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary section 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecialties section 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperience section 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFine-tuning your profile 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Your Best Face Forward 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Going Mobile \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarning New Rewards with Mobile Search 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing When and Where to Stick to Home Computer Searches 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowering a Mobile Search 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose job search apps wisely 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch type size and font 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmpower RSS to send job news 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStay in the running with a rehearsed salary strategy 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose your work site with GPS 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScore with proven keywords 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Mobile Job Search Mistakes 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking technology overcomes poor resume quality 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing on too long when going mobile 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking naive in following up 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Leveraging Familiar Search Tools\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlain-Text Resumes Are Still on the Scene 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating an ATS-Friendly Resume 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE-Forms: Fill in the Blankety-Blanks 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline Screening Guards the Employment Door 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample components of online screening 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePros and cons of online screening 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan your resume be turned away? 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlogs Give a Global Brand 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRSS Delivers Job Alerts on Your Time 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResume Blasting: A Really Bad Idea 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivacy and identity theft problems 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverexposure to recruiters 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing directly makes all the difference 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking recruiters work for you 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Checking Your Online Image\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Online Life Is an Open Book 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA look at the dark side 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA look at the bright side 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleaning Up Your Act 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestoring Your Online Reputation 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Watch on Your Online Reputation 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying out of trouble online 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking like a champ online 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLook Who’s Talking about You 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Pulling Together a Winning Resume\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Selecting the Best Resume Format\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResume Formats Make a Difference 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReverse-Chronological Format 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the RC format’s strengths and weaknesses 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding whether you should use the RC format 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a reverse-chronological resume 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChrono-Functional Format 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the CF format’s strengths and weaknesses 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding whether you should use the CF format 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a chrono-functional resume 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHybrid Format 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the hybrid format’s strengths and weaknesses 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding whether you should use the hybrid format 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a hybrid resume 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Resume Presentations 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResume letters 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortfolios 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Understanding the Parts of a Resume\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking Down the Parts of Your Resume 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading with Contact Information 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlacing Your Job Target in the Objective Header 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrabbing the Reader with the Summary Section 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximizing the summary section 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelling yourself in your summary 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatching the Job Target with Key Skills 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHard skills 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoft skills 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Proof Is in the Experience 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining the parts of your experience 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying up target expertise 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen competencies come into play 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducation Makes the Grade 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailing your degree 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing your certifications 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListing your licenses 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining Extra Points 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivities 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizations and affiliations 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHonors and awards 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndorsements 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShaping Your Content on Application Forms 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotable Content to Leave Off Your Resume 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid addressing the salary question 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHold off on providing your references 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Making the Details Shine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Started by Gathering Data 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompiling the Content for the Basis of Your Resume 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting with your employment history and responsibilities lists 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing down the rabbit hole to identify challenges 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowing how action and results overcame challenges 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking the Next Steps 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering other accomplishments 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrainstorming your way to success 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Core Resume: Turning Your Data into Dynamite 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the bones of the resume 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTackling your most recent professional or job-related experience 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on older positions 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying up other experience 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding your brand in the summary section 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolishing Your Core Resume to Hand Out in Person 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Using the OnTarget Approach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs Targeting Your Resume Really Necessary? 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy One-Size-Fits-All Never Works 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst-line human resume screening 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst-line computerized resume screening 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal destination with decision-maker 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Custom Approach 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing words from job descriptions 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing crossover language to be OnTarget 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Resume Strategies to Wow Them\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Working Wonders with Wow Words \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing Good News with Wow Words 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWow words for administration and management 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWow words for communications and creativity 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWow words for sales and persuasion 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWow words for technical ability 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWow words for office support 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWow words for teaching 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWow words for research and analysis 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWow words for helping and caregiving 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWow words for financial management 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWow words for many skills 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping Recruiters Find You 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeywords for administration and management 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeywords for banking 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeywords for customer service 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeywords for information technology 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeywords for manufacturing 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeywords for human resources 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Keywords 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Keywords 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Grip on Grammar 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on Spelling 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Refining Your Design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving Space 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasure your margins 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalance blank space 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmploying Basic Design Elements for a Readable Resume 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCome on, break it up! Avoid blocky text 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGroup content under a job description 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDraw attention with text boxes, charts, and graphs 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate eye-catching headers 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave fun with fonts and font styles 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsistency, consistency, consistency 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA few more tips on appearance 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for Printed Resumes 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Opting for a Creative Resume\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Why Creative Resumes Are Game Changers 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining creative resumes 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe yes and no of creative resumes 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Design Strategies That Pop 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLines and shading 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eText boxes 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharts and graphs 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonograms and logos 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGraphics and icons 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Dealing with a Major Life Change \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScoring Big with Your First Gig 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromoting your strengths 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing your rookie soft spots 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemonstrating how recent graduates add value 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding gaffes common to new graduates 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving Beyond “Too Old” to “In Demand” 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelling your strengths as a seasoned worker 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusting myths about seasoned workers 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for the seasoned worker 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a lower-level job 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching out for gaffes common to seasoned workers 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving from Military Work to Civilian Employment 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHighlighting your military strengths 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying potential strikes against you 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for transitioners 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the message about milspeak 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Overcoming Career Roadblocks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating Job Gaps 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing a gap as a good thing 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinding the gap 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReturning to the Workforce after Being a Caregiver 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking a Job When You Have a Disability 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding whether to disclose a disability 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplaining gaps in work history 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen substance abuse is the problem 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking a Job When You’re an Ex-Offender 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegative info kills your chances 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid the chronological format 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresent prison experience in nonprison terms 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet help with job search moves 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing Experience Dilemmas 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToo much experience in one job 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToo little experience 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing Situations Not in Your Control 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeveral layoffs 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMergers and acquisitions 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling Red-Flag Circumstances 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemotion 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJob-hopping 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcurrent positions 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-employed or family-employed 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Bringing It All Together With Sample Resumes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: OnTarget Resumes by Industry and Career Field \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: OnTarget Resumes by Experience and Age\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: OnTarget Resumes for Special Circumstances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Award-Winning Creative Marketing Resumes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 351\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 395\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Ways to Improve Your Resume\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 397\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatch Your Resume to the Job 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Bulleted Style for Easy Reading 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover Art of Lost Articles 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSell, Don’t Tell 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShow Off Your Assets 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Sure Your Words Play Well Together 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReach Out with Strength 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrash a Wimpy Objective 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeliver the Right Document 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eErase the Leave-Outs 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Ways to Increase the Odds of Landing a Job\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 403\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSend Your Resume in the Right Tech Form 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Chase Every Job 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHit the Bull’s-Eye with Your Resume 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMove Fast, Follow Guidelines 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeutralize Chilling Information 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGo Directly to the Hiring Manager 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind an Inside Advocate 408\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep on Keepin’ On 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind It on Company Websites 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Job Boards with Caution 410\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Tips for Choosing Professional Resume Help\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 413\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose a Resume Writing Service, Not a Clerical Service 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZero in on Certified Professionals 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequest a Free Initial Consultation 416\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluate the Writer’s Resume Samples 416\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsk for References 417\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch Out for an Overuse of Forms 417\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify Generalists and Specialists 417\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLook 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