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ACE the IT Resume | 
| Author: Paula Moreira
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
Category: Book
List Price: $24.99
Buy New: $16.49
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Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 223704
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 8 x 0.6
ISBN: 0071492747
Dewey Decimal Number: 650.142
EAN: 9780071492744
Publication Date: June 22, 2007
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Product Description
Create a first-rate resume that will get you hired in IT Stand out in a crowd of IT job applicants by creating and submitting a winning resume and cover letter with help from this practical guide. Fully revised and updated for the latest trends, technologies, and in-demand jobs, Ace the IT Resume, Second Edition reveals how to best showcase your IT skills and experience. You'll get tips for adapting your resume for different formats, using the right keywords, and getting your resume in the hands of the hiring manager. With an encyclopedia of sample resumes, job descriptions, and resume strategies, this is your must-have guide to landing a great IT job. Present your skills, experience, and education in the most effective format Optimize your online resume Customize your resume based on the job you're seeking Write compelling and relevant cover letters Avoid common pitfalls and analyze your resume for errors Discover ways to quickly get hands-on experience Network with IT professionals to make connections
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
 Absolutely Horrifying! November 23, 2003
44 out of 57 found this review helpful
I do not know where these women got their credentials, but they are WAY off the mark! DO NOT LIE ON YOUR RESUME! No matter what this book recommends! For instance, the authors state: "If your offical title is Tech Level I, you might be responsible for database administration, PC support, and webmaster duties. If you're hoping to move into DBA, list 'database administrator' as the job title and as the first bullet describe your responsibilities in this function." Wrong, wrong, wrong! As a hiring manager and interviewer, if I discover you lied about your job title, especially when you were a Tech I and you claimed to be a DBA, I will wonder what else you lied about. And believe me, I'll find out when I call your previous employers to verify your employment history. No, instead, when in this situation, downplay, emphasize the job title you want, and even omit your job titles, and use the opportunity to emphasize your skills. That way, even if you don't have the right job title, you can demonstrate to me that it doesn't matter. But NEVER, EVER lie or deliberately mislead anyone. Then they'll just feel like you were trying to trick them, which is NOT very impressive.
 Rewriting the Resume November 21, 2002
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is an excellent book. In today's age of IT - this book explains how to get your resume noticed amongst the thousands recruiters and employers go through. Examples are shown as to what to include in your resume, words to include and actual resume examples. I had to rethink my resume and have actually rewritten it. Result - I had zero interviews and now I average one per week. I strongly recommend it.
Get this book if you want the ultimate edge....... August 2, 2002
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
After following the advice from this book, I went on to secure what I now consider to be my ultimate job. Being fine-tuned for the I.T. industry, it easily surpasses the advice from any other resume or career-oriented book. Consider it a worthy investment in your future, the returns far surpass the purchase price.
The best tech resume book on the market July 14, 2003
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
My survey of resume books was disappointing until I found this one. This book helped me translate my military experience into a robust resume better than any "military transition" book I read. No question it will work the same for recent college grads or self-employed IT folks. The authors understand the differences the tech people face when creating a resume vs. the standard admin/clerical/business formats. Plenty of examples included--I didn't need to buy an extra book for sample resumes to cover a range of scenarios and backgrounds. It took my average resume and streamlined it into an effective, TARGETED tool. I was pretty impressed and now recommend it to everyone in the sector looking for a job.
Lots of great, useful examples November 27, 2001
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Finally a resume book for computer professionals with lots of great resume samples. I had been job searching and sending out my resume for two months with no response. After hearing about this book from a friend, I read it and I copied some portions of the network admin resumes...and am starting to get calls. I am so lucky to have found this book right when I needed it most. There is also a lot of useful advice about cover letters, how to make your experience sound better, going on interviews, submitting electronic resumes, and more.
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