Resumes, Cover Letters, Networking, and Interviewing / Edition 4

by Clifford W. Eischen, Lynn A. Eischen

Overview

Maximize your degree and land the job you want with R SUM S, COVER LETTERS, NETWORKING, AND INTERVIEWING. Build the resume that best suits your career goals using today's business technologies, including electronic resume formatting. You'll also learn a simple approach to the entire employment process through coverage of the interview process, cover letters, networking, and job applications.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781111820848
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	02/03/2012
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Clifford W. Eischen is Professor Emeritus of Business Administration at Fresno City College, where he served as department chair for seven years. Professor Eischen earned his master's degree in business from California State University at Fresno. He is a Nationally Certified Resume Writer, NCRW, one of 31 certified in the United States by the National Association of Resume Writers, whose organization consists of 368 members. Professor Eischen has an extensive background in leadership positions in career development, higher education, financial and small business management, and dispute resolution in central California. He has been a consultant and seminar director in resume and career development, cultural awareness, public and human relations, business law, and supervision and principles of management. Professor Eischen is the co-owner of Eischen's Professional Resume Service, located in Fresno, CA, since 1972. Professor Eischen has received the prestigious Hayward Award of Excellence in Education (1994) nomination and the National Institute for Staff Organizational Development Award (1993). In addition, he has achieved leadership roles in the California Business Education Association, Western Business Law Association, Faculty Association, Educational Employees Credit Union (formerly Chairman), and Certified Negotiating Council.


Lynn A. Eischen is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and is affiliated with the National Association of Resume Writers. She has an associate degree in marketing from Fresno City College, with career experience as an account executive/territory manager serving business and retail markets throughout California. Lynn Eischen is the co-owner of Eischen's Professional Resume Service, located in Fresno, California. She has developed, written, and edited career-focused materials for a broad spectrum of executive, mid-management, and young professionals. In addition, Lynn Eischen has conducted workshops and coached clients in interviewing skills and career strategies in both the United States and Europe.

Table of Contents

1. Getting the Interview. 2. Identify your Strengths to Construct a Qualifications Summary and Superior Resume. 3. Developing the Key Sections of a Resume. 4. Essentials and Examples in Resume Presentation. 5. Resume Formats, Styles, and Applications. 6. Researching Prospective Employers Online with Tips on Salary Negotiation. 7. Cover Letters. 8. References, Attachments, and Employment Application. 9. Resume Submission and Follow-up. 10. Networking. 11. The Interview. Appendix A. Resumes for Four-Year Graduates.