Resume 101: A Student and Recent-Grad Guide to Crafting

Resume 101: A Student and Recent-Grad Guide to Crafting Resumes and Cover Letters that Land Jobs

Minimal job experience? No problem!
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Youâ‚¬ve just graduated and are ready to land your first real job after college or high school. But how do you write the first rÂ©sumÂ© and cover letter of your career if you donâ‚¬t have any previous jobs to list? How do you stand out above the other applicants--including people with more experience who are out of work--with your summer job at the diner, internship at the local paper, or spot on the Ultimate Frisbee team?
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Dr. Q to the rescue! For two decades, communication professor Quentin Schultze has been teaching rÂ©sumÂ©-writing to college students and recent graduates, helping them identify their strengths and transferable skills from their unique life experiences--from extracurriculars to part-time jobs to internships to volunteering. With RÂ©sumÂ© 101, youâ‚¬ll discover the secrets to composing strong, impressive resumes and cover letters, such as:
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What to include when you lack professional experience
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How to get great references and recommendations
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Why to use a summary rather than objective statement
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When to include hobbies, travel, and technology skills
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What to do if your GPA isnâ‚¬t sky-high
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Which designs and basic formats work the best
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Where to find the perfect verbs and adjectives for a specific job
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With Dr. Qâ‚¬s help, youâ‚¬ll soon have a rÂ©sumÂ© and cover letter that will show hiring managers who you really are, why youâ‚¬re prefect for your dream job, and why they should choose you.

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Resume 101: A Student and Recent-Grad Guide to Crafting Resumes and Cover Letters that Land Jobs

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