The resume and cover letter phrase book : what to write to get the job that's right : plus 50 phrases you should never use! / Nancy Schuman and Burton Jay Nadler.

From the Publisher: Words matter when you're trying to get noticed, get the interview, and get the job. Staffing experts Schuman and Nadler know this. And from their experience and knowledge they show you which words and phrases open doors, impress managers, and point out your value to the company....

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Schuman, Nancy
Other Authors: Nadler, Burton Jay, 1953-
Language:English
Published: Avon, Mass. : Adams Media, [2011], ©2011.
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Physical Description:250 pages ; 22 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Part 1: Cover Letters
  • Chapter 1 Cover letter writing essentials
  • Chapter 2: Phrases to use when responding to postings
  • Chapter 3: Phrases to use when contacting targeted employers
  • Chapter 4: Cover letters to employment agencies and search professionals
  • Chapter 5: Cover letter phrases to use when networking
  • Chapter 6: Cover letter phrases to use for special situations
  • Chapter 7: 25 things not to say in your cover letter
  • Chapter 8: What to say in follow-up communications
  • Part 2: Resumes
  • Chapter 9: Resume writing essentials
  • Chapter 10: Phrases for your resume
  • Chapter 11: 25 things not to say in your resume
  • Chapter 12: Buzz words and action verbs for your resume
  • Appendix A: Job board giants and niche sites
  • Appendix B: Effective action verbs and adverbs
  • Index.