When you have worked in the real estate industry or property management field, you need to see "pictures" of resumes from others with similar backgrounds. (How much does it help you to look at resumes of nurses, CEOs, or teachers when you come to change fields or seek employment?) At last there is a book of resumes and cover letters tailored to your needs. See how professionals like you have shown their credentials and how they have used the specialized lingo of your field. This is YOUR resume book, written especially for you, if your background includes experience in real estate or property management -- or if you are trying to enter those fields for the first time. A book written just for you, by one of the most knowledgeable writers and editors who has specialized in helping job hunters.
Those who seek jobs in the real estate and property management field--or who want to transition skills and experience from that field into other industries--will find this book to be a valuable resource! Resumes and cover letters shown include those of realtors, real estate brokers, mortgage loan processors, apartment complex managers, appraisers and sales agents, foremen and superintendents, leasing consultants, office managers, property managers, interior designers, title researchers, housing managers, contract managers, and many others. This is a practical, down-to-earth guide to preparing resumes and cover letters that target a particular field. This book will provide a competitive edge to those who seek employment related to real estate and property management. For those who seek federal employment which emphasizes real estate knowledge or property management skills, there's a special section in the book showing how to create federal resumes and government applications. A word of advice from Editor Anne McKinney: "If you want to enter or advance in the real estate or property management field, you don't need just any resume book. You need an industry-specific resume book! You will also find this book helpful if you want to leave the industry and transition your skills to 'greener pastures.' You will love this specially targeted book. Every resume and cover letter we put in a Real-Resumes Series book has been tested and proven in the real job market. Don't play games with your career. Your choice of a resume book is one of the most important career decisions you will ever make." Praise for this book and other books in the Real-Resumes Series: "Part of an excellent real-resumes series. Impressive, with sophisticated, persuasive, and nuanced guidance." - The Book Reader "These excellent new guides don't just provide the usual coverage on how to write a resume. They provide industry-specific examples, industry-specific tips and cautions, and industry-specific strategies based on real-world resumes. Since many technical types aren't writers, this comes as a special gift; select a winning format, plug in your background specs, and away you go. It's that easy--with Real-Resumes in hand."-- The Midwest Book Review "Distinguished by its highly readable samples." Library Journal Testimonials from people who have successfully used this book: "I am not a writer, and I was terrified at the thought of writing my own resume. The Real-Resumes Series boosted my confidence and gave me the ability to write a great resume and cover letter." J. Nacitos "After spending some years in private industry, I wanted to get a federal job. The Real-Resumes samples showed me how to create a federal resume and KSAs for federal employment." K. Montisorio "When the real estate industry took a nosedive, I was able to transition into a new industry because I found a way to communicate my talents, skills, and abilities in a way that potential employers in other industries could understand." S. Chung "When my husband and I relocated to another state, the Real-Resumes Series showed me how to express my track record of promotion and show off my accomplishments in meaningful ways. I had no trouble getting plenty of job offers when we relocated." A. Sandlin
If you've been working in a specialized field like supply or logistics, you really yearn to see sample resumes and cover letters of job hunters who have a similar background to yours. These resumes and cover letters were used in real job campaigns, and they speak the language of supply and logistics. You will gain insights into how to use the specialized language of supply and logistics and actually translate technical concepts of the supply and logistics field into language that can be easily understood.
Title shows resumes and cover letters of people seeking employment in the construction industry. Job hunting techniques are explained in step-by-step fashion in order to benefit those seeking construction work. Because the construction industry tends to be cyclical, a helpful section is included which describes how to transfer construction industry experience to other fields and industries. The book's main contents are the resumes and cover letters of construction industry professionals. Included are resumes of project manager, carpenter, foreman, safety manager, electrician, brick mason, engineering manager, real estate agent, plumber, job planner, sander, flooring installer, interior designer, independent contractor, and many others.
Applying for teaching and administrative positions in schools requires a specialized kind of resume. This guide offers advice along with actual examples of resumes and covering letters, to help educators find the best opportunities available to them.
Provides advice on looking for jobs in the field of restaurant, food service, and hotel management, and provides hundreds of sample cover letters and resumes.
When firefighters and emergency medical technicians prepare their resume and other materials needed to explore employment opportunities, they realize that they have a unique background. At last there is a resume book that shows firefighters how to best present their qualifications, credentials, licenses, experience, volunteer work, education and training, affiliations, and other information. Would-be firefighters as well as experienced firefighting professionals will find outstanding samples of resumes and cover letters that worked for real people in their field. A special section of the book shows firefighters how to apply for government jobs and how to write the specialized resumes needed to apply for federal employment. As part of that section on the federal hiring process, the book shows shows how to write KSAs (statements describing Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities). This is a highly specialized title for a highly specialized field and for the very special people in that field.
Whether the reader wants to stay in the auto industry or transition into another field, this book will help. This book shows samples of resumes and cover letters than have worked for real people. This title will be a valuable resource to auto industry professionals who seek technical, management, or sales positions. Entering a new field can be difficult, so newcomers to the field will learn how to show off their potential and skills to best advantage. Auto industry professionals often change fields, too, and the book includes resumes of individuals who have successfully transitioned into other areas. A "bonus" of this book is that it includes samples of paperwork involved in getting federal government jobs: specialized resumes and the federal "resumix" as well as the write-ups for the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) which are often required for government positions. This book will show auto industry professionals how to maximize their career potential, get federal positions, and change fields if they want to. (The 26th title in PREP's Real-Resumes Series.)
Those who seek legal and paralegal jobs will find this book to be a rich resource. No matter what type of legal or paralegal work is sought, the reader will find outstanding samples of resumes and covers used by real people to obtain legal and paralegal jobs. Resumes and covers letters are included which will help newly minted lawyers or paralegals find their first jobs in their field. There are also sample resumes and cover letters which will be useful to the most experienced lawyers and paralegals in the profession. A bonus of this book is that it includes samples of paperwork involved in getting federal government jobs: specialized resumes and the federal resumix as well as the write-ups for the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) which are often required for government positions. This book will show legal-industry professionals how to maximize their career potential, get federal positions, and change fields if they want to.
One in a series, this title uses actual resumes and cover letters in order to show sales professionals how to get in the door, maximize salary, close the sale and prospect for new career opportunities.
