Epic Resume Go! Resume Creation Made Exciting (Second Edition): Steve's Career Advice, #2

By Steven Savage

Does creating a resume not only fill you with dread but also boredom?  Are you tired of the same old grind in explaining yourself to potential employers?  Then the solution is to make your resume an Epic Resume!

"Epic Resume Go!" treats resume writing as a storytelling exercise.  Like any great novel or blockbuster a resume has taglines, a main character (you), backstories, and more.  With helpful exercises and a sense of humor, this book will help you make the resume writing experience exciting - or at least tolerable.

It's time to make your resume epic!

(This is the second edition of the book, updated for 2018)

• Language: English
• Publisher: Steven Savage
• Release date: Feb 22, 2019
• ISBN: 9781386971634

Steven Savage

Steven Savage is a biologist, natural history writer, lecturer, and an associate member of the Institute of Biology in England. He teaches about ocean biology and has written more than thirty-seven natural history books for children.

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Epic Resume Go!

Resume Creation Made Exciting

Second Edition

Copyright © 2018 by Steven Savage

All Rights Reserved. The materials in this book are provided for the personal use of the purchaser of the book. No redesign, editing, reproductions, or creations of a derivative work from these materials is permitted without the permission of Steven Savage. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever, including but not limited to, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission – except for the inclusion of quotations in a review or personal use.

The information in this book is offered with the understanding that it does not contain legal, financial, or other professional advice. Those interested in such advice should consult a competent, properly certified professional.

While it is the sincere intention of this publication to provide accurate information with regards to the subject matter, the author and all those affiliated with the publication of this book assume no responsibility for events occurring to any person or entity taking action or refraining from action as a result of the material in this publication.

This book is not completely comprehensive. Some readers may wish to consult additional forms of information.

This book is provided as is without warranty of any kind.

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EDITOR: Bonnie Walling

Second Edition

By Steven Savage

Table of Contents

Title Page

Acknowledgments

Other Books by Steven Savage

Keep Up With The Author

Introduction To The Second Edition.

Chapter 1: The Secret Of The Job Search

Chapter 2: The Epic Tale of You

Chapter 3: Opening Statement (and More)

Chapter 4: Skills Section

Chapter 5: Job History

Chapter 6: Education, Training, and Certification

Chapter 7: Projects And Publications

Chapter 8: Memberships, Hobbies, and More

Chapter 9: Extras

Chapter 10: Crisis Of Multiple Resumes

In Closing

About The Author

Acknowledgments

Thanks to Orville Pearson, who first showed me what writing to help people find work was about. His work is worth reading for everyone interested in the job search:

http://www.highlyeffectivejobsearch.com/.

Thanks to Serdar, Lauren, Ewen, Jason, Grant, Rob, Bonnie, and the rest of the tribe.

Thanks to Kristen for tips on modernizing.

To everyone who supported me on my job searches. Thanks for being there.

Dedication

This book is dedicated to every job searcher out there. I hope I manage to help some of you, and in turn you can help others.

Other Books by Steven Savage

Fan To Pro: Leveling Up Your Career Through Your Hobbies

Her Eternal Moonlight: Sailor Moon's Female Fans In North America, An Unauthorized Examination (with Bonnie Walling)

Convention Career Connection

The Power Of Creative Paths

The Way With Worlds Series

Way With Worlds Book 1: Crafting Great Fictional Settings

Way With Worlds Book 2: Details And Discussion

Sex And Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives

Magic, Technology, And Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives

Food, Culture, And Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives

Religion And Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives

Worldbuilding Checkup: 50 Questions For Creatives

Characters And Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives

The Focused Fandom Series

Focused Fandom: Cosplay, Costuming, And Careers

Focused Fandom: Fanart, Fanartists, and Careers

The Career Series

Epic Resume Go!

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