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

21. Welcome!

32. Resumes Overview

43. Grammar and Spelling/Formatting

54. Contact Information

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65. Objective Statement: in or out?

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

87. Cover Letters

98. Experience Section - Skills & Accomplishments

109. Education

1110. Using Keywords in Your Resumé

1211. Marketing Your Transferrable Skills

1312. Using Action-Oriented Words

1413. References Introduction

1514. Branding Your Resumé

1615. Leveraging Your Digital Footprint/Using Social Media

1716. CV to Resumé

1817. Additional Resources

1918. Developing Your USP

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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’?

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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