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    Writing a Resume That Gets You in the Door
    Writing a Resume That Gets You in the Door
    Writing a Resume That Gets You in the Door
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    Writing a Resume That Gets You in the Door

    By Tony Oliva

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    Resumes that work get you in the door. Learn the secrets of writing a resume from a professional writer who has helped hundreds of successful job seekers during his many years of experience. Here you will find samples for resume do-it-yourselfers, information you need to build a resume, explanations of what should not be included, and much more.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJennifer Stewart
    Release dateNov 23, 2010
    ISBN9781452353647
    Writing a Resume That Gets You in the Door
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    Tony Oliva

    Tony Oliva has nearly twenty years' experience writing professional resumes, and hundreds of job seekers owe their success to Tony’s resumes. He graduated from Manhattan College Riverdale, New York with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nuclear Physics. Tony and his wife, Marilyn, have four children. Tony is a commercial pilot with over 7,000 hours flying, and he loves to restore old cars.

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      Writing a Resume That Gets You in the Door - Tony Oliva

      Writing a Resume That Gets You in the Door

      written by Tony Oliva

      published by Jennifer Stewart at Smashwords

      Visit : http://www.write101.com

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      Copyright 2010 Jennifer Stewart

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Question: You know you need a great resume to get the best job, but how can you create a resume that works?

      Answer: Resumes that work get you in the door. Learn the secrets of writing a resume from a professional writer who has helped hundreds of successful job seekers during his many years of experience. Here you will find samples for resume do-it-yourselfers, information you need to build a resume, explanations of what should not be included, and much more. Planning with the help of an expert dramatically increases your chances for success!

      CONTENTS

      WHAT IS A RESUME?

      WHY DO YOU NEED A RESUME?

      WHAT SHOULDN’T YOU PUT IN A RESUME?

      Age or Date of Birth

      Religious Affiliations or Political Affiliations

      Reasons for Leaving Previous Jobs

      Your Social Security Number (SSN)

      Information about Health and Disabilities

      Marital Status

      WHAT SHOULD YOU PUT IN A RESUME?

      Start Sentences with Action Words

      The Outline

      Experience

      Education

      Additional Information

      SHOULD YOU USE A RESUME WRITING SERVICE?

      SAMPLE RESUMES

      Sample Resume 1 – Executive Level

      Sample Resume 2 -

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