Who Will Benefit Most From Resume Writing Books?
If you’ve ever been to Barnes & Noble, Borders, or any major book store, you’ve probably seen countless books on how to create the perfect resume. You’re not sure which one to buy because they all look alike and you basically just go for the one with the best cover and a price to match. Some of you find them to be highly beneficial, and the rest of you just sift through information that you already knew and try to figure out a way to get your money back for an obviously used book.
That is because most resume writing books are not geared toward every job-seeker. Although the majority of them will provide a few tips here and there that you may or may not have known, they are not worthwhile for the experienced person, unless otherwise specified on the cover. You should always peruse the book prior to purchasing to get a better understanding of the tone and the target audience.
Who are they best suited for? College students and recent graduates are the primary target for most resume writing books. Most of them have never had a professional resume, as they’ve never really had a profession. They need a place to start. They don’t have many credentials and need to present their skills and qualifications in a manner that separates them from the millions of other students competing for that summer internship or their first full-time job.
These books are chock full of vivid adjectives and action words that these first-timers need to add to their vocabulary. Additionally, they outline the proper format of a resume, and explain the difference between a chronological resume versus a functional or targeted resume. They let them know where to put their educational background, and how to arrange the resume in a manner that takes the attention away from a poor GPA and highlights other key points.
Similarly, those individuals who are from another country may be accustomed to a different manner of marketing themselves to potential employers, and could benefit from the tips included in these books.
Oddly enough, recruiters, professional resume writers, and human resource professionals often utilize resume writing books to keep up with recent trends and to determine how job-seekers are attempting to tailor their resumes. Guidelines change from one minute to the next and these individuals need to remain current in their expertise. Additionally, these books often give tips on how to get your resume out there, and that in turn gives the HR professionals new ideas on how to market their positions and obtain the best talent.
There are some resume writing books that are geared toward the established individual seeking to enhance the attributes already listed on their resumes. These books are great in that they give these individuals insight into the mind of an HR professional, and teach them ‘tricks to the trade’. They are mainly for those seeking to add dollar amounts to their current salary.
If you don’t fall into either of these categories, chances are that you might not benefit from purchasing one of these books. There are several free tips and sample resumes on various websites that would provide you with similar information, and is a lot friendlier on the wallet. Take advantage of the resources you have at your fingertips.
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