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.
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.
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
Those who seek jobs in the office support field will find this book to be a valuable resource! Office managers, administrative assistants, executive aides, and other office support personnel have a lot of common when they create a resume, and this book shows resumes and cover letters of individuals who want to find work ranging from office management to clerical. No matter what industry or type of work medical, manufacturing, nonprofit, and other environments this book will provide a competitive edge to those who seek employment which involves admin support, executive support, clerical, and secretarial responsibilities. For those who seek federal employment, theres a special section in the book showing how to create federal resumes and government applications.
A book designed to be the best friend of those who want to enter, advance in, and change jobs in one of the hottest industries in the 21st century; finance. The best way to enter a new industry is to look and sound as though you "belong" in the field, so there are resumes to help the career-minded find their first job in the financial world. Other resumes help the financially astute professional advance in the field. You'll find job titles such as these in this book designed to help those who want to move in this hot field of opportunity: auditor, financial services consultant, investment banker, commercial banker, bookkeeper, commercial loan specialist, data entry operator, controller, chief financial officer, budget management specialist, business analyst, business services manager, accounts receivable specialist, insurance adjuster, funds transfer analyst, loan officer, mortgage consultant, real estate broker, revenue field auditor, accounting manager, staff accountant, tax auditor, teller supervisor, training operations manager...and many others!
Discusses strategies to find jobs in medium and smaller cities and towns, and discusses interviewing, search tools to seek out employment options, applications, and more.
The Proven, Professional Resume and Job Search Guide for Executivesin the 100K and Above Salary Range This new, expanded edition of a classic bestseller supplementsveteran career advisor William Montag's years of experience withthe powerful online resources of CareerJournal.com, The Wall StreetJournal's own career Web site. Let this handy resource be your ownprofessional executive coach with up-to-the-minute advice on how toland your ideal executive job using proven high-visibilitymarketing techniques. The top-notch, real-world resume and cover letter samples insidewill help you launch your search with the same competitive edgeheld by the top-level clients of Montag Associates. You'll learnhow critical self-marketing is to your success and how to maximizeyour marketability by pairing the perfect cover letter with theright resume for any job opportunity. By combining the author'spower packaging and patented Expansionist Theory(TM) methods with24/7 online job search strategies you can outmarket, outsmart, andoutclass the competition. Put your executive job search on the fast track with: * All the marketing techniques and online skills of professionalexecutive career coaches * Up-to-date listings of the best career and job search sites onthe Internet * Sample resumes accompanied by their own specially designed coverletters * Frequently asked questions and market-tested answers * Top ten rules for the twenty-first-century job market
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.
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.
