Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 240 pages
- Published by: Kaplan Business April 1, 2004
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0793183022
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0793183029
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Book Dimensions:
10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
- Weighs: 1.2 pounds
Anita Bruzzese, syndicated columnist, Gannett News Service, March 14, 2004
Greene asked 50 Fortune 500 hiring professionals what they wanted to see in resumes and she unearthed some interesting facts.
Sandra Pesmen, Career News Service, April 25, 2004
Greene's research shows that in addition to tailoring each resume individually, you must target open positions posted on company Websites.
Reader Reviews
Fortune 500 HR executives do in fact give tips for resumes and cover letters in this book. But if they possess the magic key to getting an interview, they don't share it. Readers won't get the interview everytime because the advice is tired and common: list your experiences and education on your resume; attach a cover letter. Basic online job hunting tips have been layered on top to make the advice seem fresh. It's not. And if it worked, there wouldn't be any need for newer strategies such as the "accomplishment" strategy (at least you prove that you were useful to a business) and the "self-marketing" strategy (much more aligned with a business's needs). As an employer, I want to know what a candidate will do to bring profit to my business and peace of mind to me. It's that simple. I don't want to infer or guess. And, contrary to what this book implies, I am more receptive to candidates who show initiative and creativity.
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