The Ferguson Guide to Resumes and Job-hunting Skills: A Handbook for Recent Graduates and Those Entering the Workplace for the First Time

Sections Include: Looking for a job and career: self-assessment, the basics of job searching, looking beyond the classifieds, and getting organized; Writing a resume: the purpose of a resume, a step-by-step guide to preparing a resume, and different types of resumes such as chronological, functional, and combined; Writing a cover letter: what cover letters do, common mistakes to be avoided, and different types of cover letters such as broadcast letters and personal letters; Interviewing: what to expect and what to accomplish, communication techniques, dressing right, fielding and asking questions, and following up. The perfect guide for those looking to improve their resume or find the right job, The Ferguson Guide to Resumes and Job-Hunting Skills is packed with authoritative, up-to-date information.