Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Creating Resumes and Cover Letters 5 Chapter 1: Introducing the First-Rate Resume and Cover Letter 7 Chapter 2: Resume Formats to Fit You -- and the Job 21 Part II: Designing a Dazzling Resume 37 Chapter 3: Creating the Contents 39 Chapter 4: Winning Words for Resumes 63 Chapter 5: Overcoming Resume Dilemmas 79 Chapter 6: Polishing to Perfection 105 Part III: Resume Relatives 117 Chapter 7: Writing a Winning Cover Letter 119 Chapter 8: Creating a Winning Social Media Profile 137 Chapter 9: Dealing with Online Applications and Supporting Documents 159 Part IV: Sampling from the Suite of Resumes 177 Chapter 10: A Sampling of Standout Resumes 179 Chapter 11: Resumes for School Leavers 197 Chapter 12: Graduating to the World of Work -- Resumes for Graduates 213 Chapter 13: Applying for Government Positions 231 Part V: The Part of Tens 253 Chapter 14: Ten Sure-Fire Ways to Turn Off a Recruitment Consultant 255 Chapter 15: Ten Tips for Perfect Presentation 263 Index 269

About the Author

Amanda McCarthy is an HR practitioner with experience in recruitment, job training and professional resume writing. Kate Southam has specialised in employment for more than a decade, providing commentary to magazines, radio and television.