{"product_id":"9780982706305","title":"How to Write Powerful College Student Resumes: Easy Tips, Basic Templates, Sample Formats, and Real Examples that Get Job Interviews Like Magic","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Extraordinary.... A hundred books in one.... This book is a home run.\"\u003c\/b\u003e -- From the FOREWORD by Richard N. Bolles, author of the best-selling \"What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate guide for college students and grads seeking interviews in a tough economy. It explains how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e(1)\u003c\/b\u003e transform even modest educational achievements and non-paying life experiences -- from hobbies and travel to family circumstances and extracurricular activities -- into persuasive statements about abilities, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e(2)\u003c\/b\u003e generate job interviews by professionally fine-tuning resumes and cover letters specifically for each application, and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e(3)\u003c\/b\u003e prepare successfully for interviews by writing persuasive resumes and cover letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eREVEALS RESUME-WRITING SECRETS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* what to include when you lack paid professional experience\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* how to get great references even from people you don't know well\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* why to use a summary statement instead of an objective statement in most fields\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* when to include hobbies, travel, and technology skills \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* why you should NOT list most courses already taken\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* what to do if your GPA is unimpressive\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* which designs and basic templates work the best\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* how to determine the perfect verbs and adjectives for a specific job\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* the 5 things you MUST address in a cover letter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPECIAL FEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* an in-depth index so you can find exactly what you need\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* before-and-after samples of rewritten resumes and cover letters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* a helpful flow chart for writing resumes and cover letters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Dr. Q's Tips\" based on actual student and alumni experiences\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Expert Advice\" quotations from dozens of publications not online\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* a categorized list of \"action verbs\" that appeal to potential employers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* sample resumes with accompanying cover letters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE AUTHORS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuentin Schultze, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e (AKA \"Dr. Q\"), is a well-published and prize-winning author, a popular speaker, and an award-winning college teacher with over 30 years experience mentoring students and graduates. \u003cb\u003eBethany Kim\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, teacher, and consultant on teaching English to adult learners. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eENDORSEMENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This superb book explains how students and graduates can demonstrate that they're equipped for a job when they don't have any formal job experience to reference. Wish I had it 20 years ago.\" \u003cb\u003e-- Gary Van Prooyen, Global Brand Director, Motorola, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Practical and inspiring. If more of the resumes that come across my desk used this advice, hiring would be a lot easier. The appendices alone are worth the price of the book.\" \u003cb\u003e-- Kevin Jeffer, Partner, Chief Creative Officer, re:creative\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I used to teach resume writing without a textbook because none of them really covered all the essentials. That's over. This book has all the nuts and bolts college-aged job hunters need.\" \u003cb\u003e-- Professor Kathy Bruner, Taylor University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I am making this book required reading for all my students.\" \u003cb\u003e-- Professor Kevin T. Jones, Director of Internships, George Fox University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Great for today's fiercely competitive job market!\" \u003cb\u003e-- Scott Stegenga, Partner Manager, Yahoo! Search Marketing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Brilliant! Should be required reading for every career-bound college graduate.\" \u003cb\u003e-- Professor Peter A. Kerr, Asbury University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Finally, a book I can recommend on writing resumes and cover letters!\" \u003cb\u003e-- Professor John Pauley, Eastern University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"WOW! I can't wait to get copies for my students.\" \u003cb\u003e-- Professor Barbara Spies, Cardinal Stritch University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edenridge Press LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47852463423728,"sku":"9780982706305","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780982706305_p0.jpg?v=1769914519","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780982706305","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}