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Resume writing doesn't have to be a daunting task. The latest edition of Resumes For Dummies decodes the modern culture of resume writing and offers tips on all the best practices to make your skills shine and your resume pop.

Expert advice on building a resume to get the job you want! Learn to write a dynamic, effective resume that stands out in a resume database and builds a strong personal brand employers will want on their team.

For anyone applying for a job, networking, requesting a reference, or writing a thank-you letter, this go-to guide addresses new developments in technology and communication and how they affect the cover letter writing process.

This is a book for job seekers that covers just about every interview scenario that they might have to deal with and includes over 200 examples of just about every question they may be asked, with examples of appropriate answers. Provides inside information from an author who is frequently asked by organisations to interview candidates, design assessment centres, and train interviewers. He writes the questions for interviewers to ask - and tells them the answers they should listen out for. This new edition includes a new chapter on building rapport and making a confident impact.

When it comes to getting a job, the smallest thing can trip you up. For 30 years, Dr. Paul Powers has asked thousands of successful job hunters a few basic but important questions: What do you wish someone had told you when you started your job search? What (obvious or not-so-obvious) job hunting mistake will you never make again? What job hunting tip, secret, or technique would you stress to your very best friend? Don't Wear Flip-Flops to Your Interview is packed with strategies and techniques that are practical, market proven, easy to use, and often humorous. Added to this powerful mix are the hard-won lessons from the personal experiences of thousands of professionals who have succeeded in the job-changing game. Don't Wear Flip-Flops to Your Interview takes you through every crucial step in your job search, from getting interviews and answering those really tricky questions to negotiating the best deal possible.