2500 Keywords to Get You Hired
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (854 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0071406735 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Endorsed by the Professional Association of Resume WritersNow that 70 percent of job searches are conducted online, and resumes are processed by computers programmed to scan for keywords, knowing the right keywordsor buzzwords associated with a profession, industry, or job functionand how to use them effectively has never been a more critical job-search skill.The most comprehensive reference of its kind, this powerful resume-writing resource gives readers instant access to 2,500 indispensable keywords germane to 300 careers in nine employment categoriesfrom business, the law, and health care, to the arts, education and mediaand shows how to use them effectively.In 2,500 Keywords to Get You Hired, readers will find:Keywords for hundreds of individual careers A complete listing of critical keywords for each career Boxed examples demonstrating how keywords can be deployed strategically in a resume Sample resumes incorporating keywords
2500 Keywords to Get You Hired gives you instant access to the most indispensable keywords relevant to 300 careers in nine employment categories-from business, law, and health care to the arts, education, and media-and shows you the most valuable ways to use them.Get it right and get noticed. Packed with hundreds of examples illustrating how to use keywords effectively in your resume and on interviews, 2500 Keywords to Get You Hiredalsocovers:How to shine on an interview-the importance of making a strong first impression with the receptionist Networking tips-keep a file on each contact and maintain good records at all times Using the Internet in your job search-use keywords heavily in the introduction of your resume Job search strategies-do some research to identify hiring authorities Salary negotiations-establish your value in the mind
This book is a great reference book to the job seeker and for the This book is a great reference book to the job seeker and for the recruiter, specially if you work for staffing company. As a recruiter of a staffing company this book has been my reference to know the vocabulary of each industry.. Worthless This book is only remotely helpful if you have loads of experience. If you are just starting out in the job market or changing your career path, it's totally worthless. The only way this book would be valuable is if you absolutely could not put together even the semblance of a resume.. OK,I guess I purchased this book just in case I had to post an online resume. As it turned out, I was hired my a small company which hires the old fashioned waythrough personal connections.Although more and more corporations are using the online format for recieving resumes and use software filtering systems to make the first cut, the fact remains that most jobs are created in businesses with twenty or fewer employees.
Block is the contributing cofounder of the Professional Association of Resume Writers.Michael Betrus is the author of The Guide to Executive Recruiters. Both are Certified Professional Resume Writers.. Jay A