THE RESUME MAKEOVER, SECOND EDITION

The Resume Makeover
Second Edition

The first and only interactive resume guide from the nation's leading job-search expert

In today's tumultuous job market, a lackluster resume isn't even worth the cost of a stamp or the click of a mouse. Make your resume shine with the help of the one-on-one guidance found in The Resume Makeover. Written by bestselling career author Jeffrey Allen, this updated how-to manual is loaded with insider tips and step-by-step guidelines on how to create attention-grabbing, high-profile resumes guaranteed to get you the interviews you desire. Once your resume is written, simply send it to the address listed in the book and, in just one week's time, your resume will be returned to you with a point-by-point critique and a detailed list of expert recommendations on how to make it even better! You also receive:
* Before-and-after examples from a wide array of fields that reveal the do's and don'ts of writing effective resumes
* New information on techniques for Internet transmittal of resumes
* Special chapters on successful cover letters and follow-up letters
* The best typefaces and types of paper to use for different markets
* A new list of the most popular Internet resume posting services, their addresses, and focus


Get more interviews and land the job of your dreams with the surefire tips found in The Resume Makeover!

JEFFREY G. ALLEN, JD, CPC, is America's leading placement attorney and the bestselling author of twenty career books. Allen has more than thirty-five years of experience as a recruiter, personnel manager, and lawyer. He has also served as Director of the National Placement Law Center and Special Advisor to the American Employment Association.

Introduction.

What a Resume Is (and Isn't).

Planning Your Resume.

Information Blocks--Fill in the Blanks.

Resume Styles--Which One Is Right for You?

Polishing and Printing Your Resume.

Writing the Cover Letter.

Electronic Resumes.

Resume Samples.

Index.