Resumes For Dummies

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.

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