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by Caroline M. Cole Ph. D. (Author)
Whether you're entering the workforce, between positions, or looking to change jobs, Secrets of Résumés and Application Letters that Work can help you:
- Learn which experiences, training, and abilities employers want and need to know,
- Discover ways to discuss your talents with greater precision, clarity, and conviction,
- Present industry and company knowledge in ways that enhance your credibility,
- Showcase talents and experiences in ways that project confidence, not arrogance, and
- Leave a favorable, lasting impression on hiring managers.
Grounded in time-tested practices of effective communication, this book offers little-known strategies that can have a significant impact on the information you offer prospective employers. The rationale for each strategy clarifies why some techniques are more effective than others, helping you choose the best practices for your situation. Meanwhile, step-by-step exercises and activities throughout the book help you put these practices into action, ensuring the most competitive application documents.
Author Biography
Caroline Cole is on faculty at the University of California, Berkeley, and is the founder of Ethos Professional Communication. Through these affiliations, she is committed to helping people present their ideas, products and services, and themselves in the most effective manner.
