Books by Amanda McCarthy

Learn to: Make your resume stand out from the crowd Tailor your resume for different jobs Use social media to your advantage Create the perfect cover letter Create a resume and cover letter that get you noticed! Competition can be fierce in the job market, so you need the right tools to get ahead of the game. Writing Resumes & Cover Letters For Dummies, 2nd Australian & New Zealand Edition, provides winning techniques to help you create a dazzling job application. With this handy guide, discover how to make your resume specific to certain companies and positions, use keywords, and much more! Back to basics -- put together great content with substance All about the Net -- find out how to format your resume so it's just right for online presentation Cover letters for employment success -- make the right first impression with a well-constructed cover letter Get social -- use social media and social networking to find leads for great jobs Open the book and find: Help with choosing a resume style Advice on using the right wording How to overcome career gap dilemmas Resume tips for school leavers and graduates Information about government selection criteria Ways to impress recruiters Sample resumes and cover letters