Best Resumes for College Students and New Grads: Jump-Start Your Career

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  1. Paperback: 240 pages: 1 item
  2. Publisher: Jist Works; 2002-10
  3. Author: Louise M. Kursmark
  4. ISBN: 1563709007
  5. Sales Rank in Books: #2303491

Product Review

Helps students by describing skills and attributes that are valuable in the workplace, answering common questions, delivering expert advice that is relevant in today's hiring market, and showcasing high-quality resumes and cover letters prepared by professional resume writers—all written for college students or new graduates. It is a comprehensive resource appropriate for diverse college majors, both undergraduate and graduate, as well as for students seeking internships and co-op jobs while still in school.

Key Features

* A large collection of more than 100 top-notch sample resumes written by professional resume writers and career counselors, targeted to help college students and graduates at all levels land the job they want.
* Internet job search and resume help.
* Self-evaluation worksheets to help readers discover their skills and adapt their college experience to the real world.
* Guidance on writing all types of job search correspondence, such as cover letters, thank-you notes, job acceptance letters, and job declination letters.

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review
5.0 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Really Useful for New Grads, June 17, 2005
Edith A. Rische - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best Resumes for College Students and New Grads: Jump-Start Your Career (Paperback)
Kind of a long title, but a great book. College students really need to realize that they may not be getting the most up-to-date resume writing information from their career centers or professors. Louise's book can help them make up their own minds and possibly develop a much more effective job search tool. Edie Rische, College Grad Resume Specialist and Nationally Certified Resume Writer. www.writeawayresume.com


2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for college students and new grads, October 28, 2011
Danny Yu (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best Resumes for College Students And New Grads: Jump-Start Your Career! (Paperback)
I'd actually picked up this book at my local Borders when it was still around. One of the best purchases I've made when it comes to my career. As a recent grad, I was looking for some updated information about resumes and cover letters.

The structure of the book is:

1. Proving your value to employers - The author asks you to clearly define what job target you are seeking and also gives you some examples. Soft and Hard skills are explained here, which is helpful.

2. Writing your Resume - In a step by step manner, the author guides you through writing a good resume. More examples are weaved in to give you some ideas.

3 .Managing your Job Search - on and off - The Internet is now a primary place to look for jobs, so it's wise to have a strong online profile. The author explains how to post and convert your resume online.

4. Writing Effective Job Search letters - Cover letters, networking letters, and thank- you letters are explored...Read more

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