Get noticed and get the interview-with the right cover letter. .

A great cover letter is the best way to show prospective employers who you are and what you can offer. So don't blow it! "202 Great Cover Letters" delivers a treasure trove of sample cover letters that will get you noticed whether you're applying online or in person. No matter what industry you work in, you'll find an effective, smart cover letter for virtually any position.. .

In addition to attention-grabbing sample letters, "202 Great Cover Letters" is packed with vital job search information: . . Smart guidelines for researching a company's needs. Handy networking concepts and ideas. Valuable tips on contacting recruiters during and after interviews. Proven advice for every situation, including cold contact and posting on job boards . Important keywords top recruiters look for. .

Whether you're just out of college, just out of work, or just looking for a change of career, "202 Great Cover Letters" gives you all the samples, formats, and strategies you need to make that all-important first impression.

"The classic guide to acing any interview--updated with critical skills for networking, video interviewing, and researching companies" "Great Answers, Great Questions For Your Job Interview" prepares you to answer the trickiest questions and make yourself stand out from the competition. From pre-interview research to follow-up calls, the authors walk you through every step of the process and provide powerful advice on customizing your resume for any position.

"Includes worksheets and exercises that help you practice your responses to interview questions" NEW: How to land an interview through smart networking, researching a company before the interview, and following up afterwards on LinkedIn and other social media sites NEW: Preparing for a video interview on Skype NEW: Tips on salary negotiation NEW: Techniques for creating a "culture match" with a potential employer NEW: Essential information on role playing

Jay A. Block is the cofounder of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC). He developed a groundbreaking career management and empowerment program for the Workforce Development System nationwide, the U.S. Department of Labor, and other leading career and employment-related organizations.
Michael Betrus is a sales director by trade, having conducted hundreds of interviews and hires, and a career seminar leader for students on campuses nationwide.

Job seekers want concrete ways to make sure their cover letters stand out among the competition, and Perfect Phrases for Cover Letters gives them the tools to do just that. Building on the success of the Perfect Phrases series, this book provides job hunters with the tools they need to craft attention-grabbing, expertly worded cover letters. The quick-reference format gives writers easy access to the exact phrases they need to present their resumes and get their foot in the door. This book focuses on the core of a successful cover letter - the phrases used to convey your qualifications to the reader. By doing away with the sample letter format, Perfect Phrases for Cover Letters can focus on the most important guidance writers need, presenting the most effective, eye-catching wording. You won't have to read through dozens of sample letters in the hopes of finding wording that applies to you; packed with phrases organized both by skill and by letter purpose, job seekers at any level and in any industry will easily find the best wording to suit their needs. The ideal reference for anyone trying to create the most professional, polished, effective cover letter possible, the phrases in this book will help you make a strong first impression and take a confident step toward landing your dream job.

This book provides the right phrase for every situation...every time. No matter what kind of job you're looking for, perfect phrases in a clear and concise resume will define your goals, emphasize your skills, and highlight your accomplishments for potential employers. This step-by-step guide provides hundreds of ready-to-use phrases, tips, and techniques that have been proven to get results. It's filled with career-making advice on successful networking, email correspondence, cover letters, interviews, and salary negotiations. Most importantly, it will put your resume on the top of the stack - and put you ahead of the pack - in today's competitive job market."Perfect Phrases for Resumes" includes: basic rules and sample resumes guaranteed to get you an interview; perfect phrases to emphasize your unique skills and accomplishments; and, goal-specific guidelines for specialized careers and jobs. Whether it's posted on a career website or sent directly to a human resources office, your resume will be a perfect reflection of who you are, what you want, and how you can be a true asset to any business or organization. Better yet, it will get you noticed, get you an interview, and get you the job.

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Now that 70 percent of job searches are conducted online, and resumes are processed by computers programmed to scan for keywords, knowing the right keywords­­or buzzwords associated with a profession, industry, or job function­­and how to use them effectively has never been a more critical job-search skill.

The most comprehensive reference of its kind, this powerful resume-writing resource gives readers instant access to 2,500 indispensable keywords germane to 300 careers in nine employment categories­­from business, the law, and health care, to the arts, education and media­­and shows how to use them effectively.

In 2,500 Keywords to Get You Hired, readers will find:

• Keywords for hundreds of individual careers
  
• A complete listing of critical keywords for each career
  
• Boxed examples demonstrating how keywords can be deployed strategically in a resume
  
• Sample resumes incorporating keywords