Expert resumes for military-to-civilian transitions
By: Wendy S. Enelow and Louise M. Kursmark
Contributors: Kursmark, Louise
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: JIST Works
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Indianapolis, IN
Language: eng
Number of pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9781593577322
Description: Product Description:  Expert Resumes for Military-to-Civilian Transitions is a collection of superior professionally written resumes aimed at service members who are leaving the military and looking for a civilian job. This book gives resume strategies as well as 180 pages of sample resumes specifically written for people making the leap back into the private sector.
Notes: Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [253]-260) and indexes.
Table of contents: title: About this book; title: Introduction; title: Part 1:  Resume Writing, Strategy, And Formats; title: 1:  Resume writing strategies for military-to-civilian career transitions; title: Resume strategies; title: Resume Strategy #1:  Who are you and how do you want to be perceived?; title: Resume Strategy #2:  Sell it to me-don't tell it to me; title: Resume Strategy #3:  Use keywords; title: Resume Strategy #4:  Use the "big" and save the "little"; title: Resume Strategy #5:  Make your resume "interviewable"; title: Resume Strategy #6:  Eliminate confusion with structure and context; title: Resume Strategy #7:  Use function to demonstrate achievement; title: Resume Strategy #8:  Remain in the realm of reality; title: Resume Strategy #9:  Be confident; title: Resume standards; title: Content standards; title: Presentation standards; title: Accuracy and perfection; title: 2:  Writing your resume; title: Recommended resume strategies and formats for military-to-civilian career transitions; title: Insider advice for military-transition resumes; title: Choose the right format and paint the right picture; title: Step-by-step:  Writing the perfect resume; title: Contact information; title: Career summary; title: Professional experience; title: Education, credentials, and certifications; title: Extras; title: Writing tips, techniques, and important lessons; title: Get it down-then polish and perfect it; title: Write your resume from the bottom up; title: Include notable or prominent "extra" stuff in your career summary; title: Use resume samples to get ideas for content, format, and organization; title: Handle dates effectively; title: Always send a cover letter when you forward your resume; title: Never include salary history or salary requirements on your resume; title: Always remember that you are selling; title: 3:  Printed, scannable, electronic, and Web resumes; title: Four types of resumes; title: Printed resume; title: Scannable resume; title: Electronic resume; title: Web resume; title: Four resume types compared; title: Are you ready to write your resume?; title: Part 2:  Sample Resumes For Military-To-Civilian Transitions; title: 4:  Resumes for careers in administration, accounting, and finance; title: 5:  Resumes for careers in technology; title: 6:  Resumes for management and executive careers; title: 7:  Resumes for careers in operations, purchasing, supply chain, and logistics; title: 8:  Resumes for careers in sales, communications, human resources, training, and teaching; title: 9:  Resumes for careers in federal, state, and local government; title: 10:  Resumes for careers in health care and social services; title: 11:  Resumes for careers in law, law enforcement, security, and intelligence; title: 12:  Resumes for careers in skilled trades; title: 13:  Resumes for continued career advancement after successful military transition; title: Part 3:  Cover Letters For Military-To-Civilian Transitions; title: 14:  Writing a winning cover letter; title: Six steps to writing better cover letters; title: Step 1:  Identify your key selling points; title: Step 2:  Preplan; title: Step 3:  Write the opening paragraph; title: Step 4:  Write the body; title: Step 5:  Write the closing; title: Step 6:  Polish, proofread, and finalize; title: Author's best tips for writing winning cover letters; title: Don't reinvent the wheel; title: Sell it to me; don't tell it to me; title: Get over writer's block; title: Answer the employer's most important question? What can you do for me?; title: Cover letter checklist; title: 15:  Sample cover letters; title: Appendix:  Internet career resources; title: Dictionaries and glossaries; title: Job search sites; title: General sites; title: Military transition sites; title: Career-specific sites; title: Company information; title: Interviewing tips and techniques; title: Salary and compensation information; title: Index of contributors; title: Index.