Business and Economics

Self-Help

You’re Hired! Resume Tactics

Job Search Strategies That WorkBy Rae A. Stonehouse

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Need to ace that job interview? "You're Hired! Resume Tactics -- Job Search Strategies That Work" by Rae A. Stonehouse delivers practical advice on creating standout resumes (plural, because one-size-fits-all doesn't work). This guide serves everyone from beginners to career-changers, showing how to leverage your education and experience effectively. Feeling nervous about interviews or unsure how to start your resume? Worried you're not qualified for your dream job? This book addresses these common concerns with straightforward advice and practical strategies. It goes beyond resume writing to help you become the employer's clear choice, offering insider tips to avoid common mistakes. If you're ready to take your job search seriously, this guide provides the competitive edge you need.

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GenreBusiness and Economics, Self-Help

Length2 hrs 16 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateOct 21, 2016

LanguageEnglish

1Title Page

3130. Question: If we forgot something on the application form, can we provide a cover letter to add the information?

21. Welcome!

3231. Question: What is good additional information to leave on a resume?

32. Resumes Overview

3332. Question: Should I put my 3-month secondment within the same company on my resume and LinkedIn profile? The role is different and in a different country.

43. Grammar and Spelling/Formatting

3433. Question: How do I address being fired from a previous job in a resume, on an application, and interviews?

54. Contact Information

3534. Question: Can I attach my portfolio with my cover letter (as the first document) in the same PDF document?

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65. Objective Statement: in or out?

3635. Question: What are the vital and personal information that should never be disclosed on my CV?

76. Written elevator speeches or summary/branding statements with titles

3736. Question: How do I boost my CV and get a job faster?

87. Cover Letters

3837. Question: If you wish to have a skill in an area, is it right to add the skill to your CV when you have yet to acquire it?

98. Experience Section - Skills & Accomplishments

3938. Question: Should I change my resume according to the requirements of a job position?

109. Education

4039. Question: How do I write my resume to highlight my past and academic experience in health policy instead of my current admin experience?

1110. Using Keywords in Your Resumé

4140. Question: How should I list an employment gap of 7 years on my CV?

1211. Marketing Your Transferrable Skills

4241. Question: What does the supervisor mean by this ‘interested applicants are encouraged to send their application documents (cover letter, CV, certificates, description of research experience, and motivation) as one PDF document per e-mail’?

1312. Using Action-Oriented Words

4342. Question: What should a job seeker on LinkedIn include in their profile?

1413. References Introduction

4443. Question: If you're a job seeker with beautiful penmanship, should you consider hand-writing your cover letters as a way to stand out?

1514. Branding Your Resumé

4544. Question: What do you think of people who put their IQ on their resume?

1615. Leveraging Your Digital Footprint/Using Social Media

4645. Question: Should I list my responsibilities on my resume?

1716. CV to Resumé

4746. Question: How do I add a part time teaching engagement to my resume?

1817. Additional Resources

4847. Question: Since personal brand is everything these days, should I put a professional selfie on my resume?

1918. Developing Your USP

4948. Question: I sent my resume and recommendation to a company for an internship. The secretary invited me to connect with her on LinkedIn after about three weeks. Is this a positive sign?

2019. Question: What is the best format to include a professional international assignment on a resume? (Engineering assignment in Japan for 6 months)

5049. Question: Should you include your LinkedIn public profile URL on your resume?

2120. Question: What can I do if my boss can’t give me a reference?

5150. Question: How soon may I put a position on my resume? I just started a part-time position (two weeks ago) that will continue, as I apply for summer internships. I have only done one project thus far. Is it too soon to put the part-time job on my resume?

2221. Question: How should you list same job title in the same company but different departments on your resume?

5251. Question: Is it unprofessional to add a short quote on my resume in the intro description/cover letter?

2322. Question: In a cover letter, is it ok to say “thank you for your discretion” to avoid them from contacting CURRENT employers?

5352. Question: Is it wise to add a LinkedIn hyperlink in a cover letter or resume?

2423. Question: What do you put in a resume for an introvert who hasn’t done much social stuff in school?

5453. Question: Should I mention my gold medal for best academic performance at university on my resume, or will it look boastful and irrelevant, as it’s been 5 years since I graduated?

2524. Question: In applying to director-level “MBA” type jobs, how much time should it be taking me to customize my resume bullets and cover letter?

5554. Question: Is it proper to add my last company where I worked and was fired to my resume?

2625. Question: How can I write a good CV for a job when I have no work experience?

5655. Question: What sounds best in my CV: Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, or Personal Assistant of the Professor?

2726. Question: Should I add Temp & Contractor Position to Linkedin & my resume?

5756. Question: In applying to director-level “MBA” type jobs, how much time should it be taking me to customize my resume bullets and cover letter?

2827. Question: What is the best way to write a dynamic cover letter?

58About the Author

2928. Question: If a job asks for a cover letter and you don’t have one, yet you answer all their questions correctly, can you still get the job?

59Publications by the Author

3029. Question: Should I include my work ethic in a cover letter?

60Copyright