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Write a winning resume and land that job interview!

Is your job search stalling out after you submit a resume but before you're offered an interview? With a recession that has caused a 10% unemployment rate affecting 15.3 million Americans, having a winning resume is vital to securing an interview-and it demands a fresh look at how you write your resumes and market yourself.

Whether you're entering the job market for the first time, looking for a new job after a lay off, or changing careers, show more Resumes For Dummies shows you the ropes and rules for a new era in recruiting and jobsearching.

  • Instructions for writing an inclusive core resume
  • Tips on targeting a known position, or tailoring a resume to specific industries
  • Common resume-writing mistakes to avoid
Updated with the latest information on privacy issues in the electronic age, Resumes For Dummies is your go-to guide for getting your foot in the door.

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Joyce Lain Kennedy is a nationally syndicated careers columnist appearing in more than 100 newspapers around the U.S. She has written several cutting-edge career books geared toward taking advantage of the technology available for job hunting today, as well as a comprehensive career guide. She has her own World Wide Web page on the Internet in the show more Online Career Center and in E-Span. She is the author of IDG Books Worldwide's Resumes For Dummies and Cover Letters For Dummies, and coauthor of College Financial Aid For Dummies. show less

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Resumes for Dummies

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650.14Applied science & technologyManagement & public relationsBusiness Skills & ManagementPersonal success in businessSuccess in obtaining jobs and promotions
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