Ace the IT Resume!

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Want to land your dream IT job? Learn how to get noticed as an IT applicant with this practical guide. You'll find the best practices for submitting resumes in the e-world--and a full chapter devoted to writing an effective cover letter. Also included are more than 50 job profiles, 50 annotated resumes illustrating important dos and don'ts, and interviews with real IT hiring managers explaining what they are looking for.

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Simple, Great Examples.......2005-08-18

The books is organized into small chapters with great example resumes and a list of key words. It allow you to improve you IT resume in a short amount of time and even have suggestion on where to start if you are new to IT.

The Best, don't look further.......2005-01-11

I read this book so fast, the way it was written was so interesting and easy, evey single question I had in mind was answered, nothing is left! I loved the book, unfortunately I cannot get the Ace the IT INTERVIEW book, because it is not available in my area, but I would definetly the interview book too! by the way there is a very good chapter about interview in this book!
four little things i hated about this book:

- much more of network than software development ! but it is ok coz most careers are in Network administration.
- in a resume there was: Modem Software!!, this is called Browser...!
- adding Norton AntiVirus in an IT resume is something stupid!
- PHP and C-Sharp: top programming lanuges not mentioned in the book!

In the market for an IT job? Get this book!.......2004-12-28

This book's objective is to land you an interview. Before reading this book I could only say I had 1 maybe 2 interviews total in a period of a few months. After reading this book and using some of its suggestions I have had several more.

Overall I'd rate it a 4.8 since I feel that Paula is a bit too forward with some of her suggestions (for example closing statements on cover letters that are a bit overboard imo).

But that's my only complaint =)

No matter your position in life be it a freshout of college or an experienced IT vet who's looking for something different, this book will pay for itself many times over.

Ace the IT Resume!.......2004-01-15

This book is excellent!!! If you think your resume is good, think again. Follow the steps in this book and you'll see a totally new person. I used it in conjunction with Ace the IT Job Interview and it got me a job.

Absolutely Horrifying!.......2003-11-24

I do not know where these women got their credentials, but they are WAY off the mark! DO NOT LIE ON YOUR RESUME! No matter what this book recommends! For instance, the authors state: "If your offical title is Tech Level I, you might be responsible for database administration, PC support, and webmaster duties. If you're hoping to move into DBA, list 'database administrator' as the job title and as the first bullet describe your responsibilities in this function." Wrong, wrong, wrong! As a hiring manager and interviewer, if I discover you lied about your job title, especially when you were a Tech I and you claimed to be a DBA, I will wonder what else you lied about. And believe me, I'll find out when I call your previous employers to verify your employment history. No, instead, when in this situation, downplay, emphasize the job title you want, and even omit your job titles, and use the opportunity to emphasize your skills. That way, even if you don't have the right job title, you can demonstrate to me that it doesn't matter. But NEVER, EVER lie or deliberately mislead anyone. Then they'll just feel like you were trying to trick them, which is NOT very impressive.

Resume Writing And Interviewing Techniques That Work!: A How-to-do-it Manual for Librarians (How-to-do-it Manuals for Librarians)

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Resume Writing And Interviewing Techniques That Work!: A How-to-do-it Manual for Librarians (How-to-do-it Manuals for Librarians)
Robert R. Newlen
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The Nextgen Librarian's Survival Guide

ASIN: 1555705383

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Starting a career as a librarian, moving, or looking for a new job? Newlen offers this brand new, comprehensive resource as a guide to get you through every step of landing the ideal library job. This practical how-to outlines three basic types of resumes and provides a nine-step process for creating one including worksheets and samples for each step. Detailed guidance for authoring attention-grabbing cover letters, the most important part of any application package, will help you capture that administrator's attention and get your resume and application read. This practical and effective guide covers: Dressing for success; Developing questions to ask interviewers; Etiquette; Speaking about yourself; Mapping out a strategy for navigating the interview process by researching organizations; Rehearsing, and Following up and more. With over 50 pages of successful sample resumes, this all-in-one resource is sure to help you move closer to your next library job.

Straight from the Stacks: A Firsthand Guide to Careers in Library and Information Science

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Nice Overview of Jobs
Very informative with great personal experiences
A very handy and "user friendly" introduction

Straight from the Stacks: A Firsthand Guide to Careers in Library and Information Science
Laura Townsend Kane
Manufacturer: American Library Association
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ASIN: 0838908659

Customer Reviews:

Nice Overview of Jobs.......2007-07-13

This book profiles librarians in various work areas - public, academic, nontraditional, and management, among others. The librarians that were profiled talk about their jobs and various duties, and the education and experience that led them into their current position. I found it especially helpful that the author asked each librarian how they keep up with continuing education; regardless of the field they were in most librarians had similar responses (conferences and online discussion groups). This would be a good book not only for a library student but also library professionals who might be contemplating a career change. There are enough profiles here to read them through easily and see which types of librarianship you identify with.

Very informative with great personal experiences.......2007-03-09

I have been wondering what it is like to be a librarian, and I wanted to know the diversity of the job. This book covers exactly that, as advertised. One of the things I really liked about the book was at the end of each chapter there was a brief synopsis of specific duties and requirements to specialize in that particular field. The personal stories were the most informative and interesting. This is a great book for beginners like me, and, I suspect, it would be interesting for experienced librarians as well.

A very handy and "user friendly" introduction.......2004-03-05

Straight From The Stacks: A Firsthand Guide To Careers In Library And Information Science by Laura Townsend Kane (Head of Cataloging & Acquisitions, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Library, Columbia, South Carolina), is a very handy and "user friendly" introduction for library students, paraprofessionals, practicing librarians, and anyone else seeking to learn as much as they can about information service careers. Straight From The Stacks is a superb guide addressing a number of common questions ranging from "Where can I apply an advanced degree in library science" to "What experience and training do I need", along with sample job descriptions, firsthand career information from real librarians, required qualities for success in a variety of library-related jobs and more. No Library Science reference collection can be considered complete without the inclusion of Laura Townsend Kane's Strait From The Stacks!

Extreme Resumé Makeover: The Ultimate Guide to Renovating Your Resumé

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MUST-READ!!!!

Extreme Resumé Makeover: The Ultimate Guide to Renovating Your Resumé
Cindy Kenkel
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Extreme Résumé Makeover focuses on the written communication involved in finding a job, including résumés, cover letters, and thank you notes. “Before and after” examples of real résumés are incorporated providing concrete visual examples to use as models for the final product. Each resume example indicates the errors in the initial attempt and suggested improvements. There are also sections on electronic formatting and electronic résumés, as well as lists of key words for various careers.

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MUST-READ!!!!.......2005-11-21

This book is a "must-read" for anyone who needs to make a resume. The before and after examples are SO helpful. I have used my completed resume several times and each time, the interviewers have been impressed! This book is very easy to read and understand and will help to improve ANY resume! I highly recommend it!

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Resumes for Science Careers
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ASIN: 0844245224

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So what's New?.......2006-03-08

While the advise regarding resume writing per se was sound, it was also common knowledge for the most part. Most disappointing was the lack of any unique information or focus regarding resume writing for those in 'science' careers, the presence of which is strongly suggested in the title of the text thus setting apart from the plethora of texts on the subject. Personally, I did not find any information in the whole of the text that I couldn't readily find either online or in any number of resume writing texts.

Resumes for Environmental Careers, 2nd Ed.

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Resumes for Environmental Careers, 2nd Ed.
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Strong, impressive resumes that lead to the right job!

For job seekers wanting to create effective resumes that hit the target every time, the VGM Professional Resumes series is here to help them reach that goal. Each book in the series offers essential advice plus 100 sample resumes and 20 cover letters tailored to a job seeker's needs or field of interest. Includes a variety of resume formats, tips on highlighting strengths and using active vocabulary, and helpful work sheets for gathering personal information.

Resumes for the Health Care Professional, 2nd Edition

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Not So Hot for Doctors....
great resource book for writing your resume!

Resumes for the Health Care Professional, 2nd Edition
Kim Marino
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Over 100 model resumes for doctors, nurses, therapists, technicians, dieticians, and more

Cover letter, interview, and job search tips
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Create an impressive, winning resume with the bestselling guide to getting a better job in Americas fastest-growing and fastest-changing profession

With new technology, managed care, and other developments, the health care profession today is the scene of astonishing change: new jobs are being created, new skills are needed, and job responsibilities are being redefined and expanded. For almost a decade, Resumes for the Health Care Professional has been the relied-upon resource for professionals in health care. Now it has been newly updated to help you take advantage of the opportunitiesÂ-and prepare for the challengesÂ-of finding the right job in the new competitive health care industry.

Featuring a no-nonsense, proven approach, plus valuable inside tips and tricks expressly for the health care industry, Resumes for the Health Care Professional provides:

Examples culled from the authors vast bank of health care resumes, including egistered nurses, technologists, technicians, therapists, social workers, and more
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Customer Reviews:

Not So Hot for Doctors...........2001-08-30

While I must admit I did not READ the entire book, I did give it a fairly thorough skimming. As a physician preparing to start my job search I found this book to be minimally useful. The cover boldly proclaims that the book contains model resumes for DOCTORS, etc. Truth is there is not a single model resume for a physician/doctor to be found in this book. From my point of view I really wanted give the book 1 star, but I suppose there is some useful information here for nurses, technicians, and others involved in health care. The false advertising on the cover really burns that part of me next to where I usually keep my wallet. M.D.'s and D.O.'s look elsewhere!

great resource book for writing your resume!.......2000-02-17

I found this book very helpful when revising my resume 3 years ago. I combined several of the styles presented to put together a very dynamic resume. A great investment for certain!

Resumes in Cyberspace: Your Complete Guide to a Computerized Job Search

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Excellent!
This book will help you get your resume noticed
Online Resumes Require Serious Offline Preparation!

Resumes in Cyberspace: Your Complete Guide to a Computerized Job Search
Pat Criscito
Manufacturer: Barrons Educational Series Inc
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Resumes in Cyberspace is a very reassuring book that doesn't take for granted that you know your way around cyberspace or a job search, yet it doesn't condescend. Pat Criscito has written a resource that is packed with helpful ideas and information that is usually gained the hard way--by not doing things right in the first place, and losing an opportunity to someone who does. The author covers topics such as designing a scannable and fax-favorable resume, which companies accept resumes online and how to approach them, and how to use online job banks and resume repositories. An extremely valuable ally for your next job search.

Book Description

Updated to help job seekers take full advantage of the latest Internet trends and technology, this new edition provides detailed instruction on designing a resume for computer networking. Readers will learn to make their resumes scannable and searchable through use of key words. They'll also find advice on using the World Wide Web and a variety of commercial online services to land a job. New in this edition is a chapter containing career resources on the web, and instructions for building a network of contacts using e-mail and newsgroups.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent!.......2005-05-08

This is really the only book you need to help write your perfect resume. Author did a great job.

This book will help you get your resume noticed.......2000-02-07

This is a great book for those seeking jobs who would like to present their resumes on the Internet for prospective employers to view. There are sections on scannable, e-mailable resumes and creating an ASCII text file for a resume. The book has a large section on how to find jobs on the Internet. It shows a list of job-related newsgroups, and a job-related mailing list on the web. There is a 27 page list of companies that accept resumes at their Internet sites plus a four page list of Internet job banks and databases. There are 70 pages of career-related Internet site addresses. In fact this book is packed with a vast amount of Internet links making it the best book for anyone seeking information about resumes and job hunting in cyberspace.

Online Resumes Require Serious Offline Preparation!.......1998-06-13

There are a number of books on the market today that will help people write the "perfect" resume. There are fewer books on the market that will help you design resumes specifically for posting online. This is one of them. Pat Criscito offers a considerable amount of instruction on how to design resumes that can be easily posted and properly viewed online. There is more to preparing a resume for online use than may be apparent at first. This book leads the way!

Resumes for Science Careers (Professional Resumes Series)

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useless

Resumes for Science Careers (Professional Resumes Series)
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Master the science of a well-crafted resume!

You've worked hard for your college degree; now it's time to take that education and put it to work. Get an edge on the other job applicants with Resumes for Science Careers, a resource packed with expert advice on creating a concise, stylish resume that will instantly get you noticed.

With this go-to guide you'll:

Get access to nearly 100 sample resumes and cover letters
Organize and draft your resume with the aid of helpful worksheets
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In today's job market, an effective, eye-catching resume is essential for success. With the help of Resumes for Science Careers you'll make a strong first impression and take a confident step toward landing the job of your dreams.

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Computer Programmer * Architectural Draftsman * Quality Control Specialist * Teacher * Science Editor * Nutritionist * Technical Writer * Product Engineer

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useless.......2007-09-18

purchasing and perusing this book was a huge waste of money and time. i am in the science idustry, and i found the advice of this text both insulting and childish. if a potential employer saw one of the example resumes, i am sure it would be ridiculed and ignored. save your money!

America's Top 101 Computer and Technical Jobs: Detailed Information on Major Jobs at All Levels of Education and Training (America's Top 101 Computer and Technical Jobs)

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do your own searching

America's Top 101 Computer and Technical Jobs: Detailed Information on Major Jobs at All Levels of Education and Training (America's Top 101 Computer and Technical Jobs)
J. Michael Farr
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* Readers will find everything they need to research specific careers; learn about pay, outlook, and education and skills needed for jobs; and take seven steps to land a good job in less time.
* Plus, a special book-within-a-book section describes the seven steps that cut job search time in half.
* Includes sample resumes by professional resume writers for computer and technical jobs covered in the book.

Explore the wide variety of jobs at every education level that require computer and technical skills. This fully updated book provides thorough, current, and interesting descriptions for over 100 major jobs, organized in convenient alphabetical order—including careers in computer and Web technology, health care, science, communications, manufacturing, and finance.

The appendices are packed with useful resources such as hundreds of professional and trade associations, websites, and books to enhance networking skills.

Key Features

* Text covers all the points important in detailed career exploration and research: nature of the work, working conditions, job outlook, education needed, earnings, related occupations, and additional information sources, including Web sites.
* Highly practical and effective job search information in the bonus section helps readers identify their skills, make career decisions, write resumes, prepare for interviews, and learn the most effective job search methods.
* Features resume examples written by professional resume writers for jobs described in the book.

Customer Reviews:

do your own searching.......2005-03-30

A fair amount of this book could be determined by you through a focused web search. The lists of websites provided in the book is nice, but active searching can be more effective. While it can be argued that the author is offering his expertise as a filter of what is available on the web, you may learn more by conducting your own study.

However, if you are pressed for time, and need a synopsis of what types of computer jobs you might be interested in, then the book might prove useful.

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