 The Complete Book of Resumes....has arrived!!
Ever wondered what really makes a resume get someone's attention?
I've put this book together to contain the secrets and subtleties to writing a powerful and effective resume. The years I've spent in the company of recruiters and hirers and all their preferences are contained in this book.
As best I can tell, it is currently available in bookstores in the United States like Borders and Barnes and Nobles, and is available online in Canada and at some libraries (apparently it's available at the library in McAdam, New Brunswick so if you live in the small town of McAdam - you're in luck!).
Do me a favour and tell ChaptersIndigo you're looking for it if you go into their stores. Or if you've read it, post a (positive!) review online.
Here's one I recieved recently from the San Francisco area.
Ms. Schaffer,
I just read portions of your book The Complete Book of Resumes and was impressed by its clarity and no-nonsense approach. I have toyed with the idea of hiring a career coach, but have resisted so far. When I read your book I realized that if I could find someone with your approach my resistance would fade. Thanks in advance for your time and your well-written and produced book.
Jonathan K.
Thanks Jonathan...good luck on your career exploration!
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 "Just wanted to let you know that I wrote a cover letter right after reading your amazing book, and the letter got a great reaction. The owner of the HR firm responsible for setting up interviews for the position loved the letter and said she rarely sees a cover letter that is so genuine. I gave credit where it was due and told her about your book. I've read many career books and yours instantly made my top 3 all time list! Keep up the good work!" Tim Paquette,
“I am in the throws of changing careers or rather charting a new life work path, I found your book [The Job of Your Life] the most down to earth, enlightening and helpful and I have read many, many books on this topic.” Cindy Jones
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Hey there child prodigies...this book is not for you. This book is for the rest of us...students looking for their first job or a better job who want an edge.
My first book! A real joy and pain to write (as I suppose all first books must be) I learned so many things along the way. Since this book was researched and written when I was a student (and working, I might add, at a video store - take that Tarantino!) I was pretty in tune with what it was like out there. I tried to keep the tone fun and interesting. At the time, there weren't many job search books for students and most job search books had a wagging finger tone to them.
I have always felt, as in the words of my good friend and first editor "If it's boring for you to write Schaffer, it's boring for them to read". It's a motto I try and live by in my writing. Anyway, point is, I was aiming for good times on a pretty dull and scary subject matter.
While the book appeals to high school students mostly, the breakdown of how to write a resume and a cover letter is pretty clear and I've had adults tell me they've used it for their own searches.
Though currently out of print, it is available in many Canadian libraries and some youth job centers. It was published by Prentice Hall Canada in 1997. Check out www.abebooks.com for how to get a used copy.
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Read an exerpt from one of Karen's books! This month is The Declaration of Self or Mantra For Staying Off The Living Room Floor from "The Job Of Your Life" |
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