2500 Keywords to Get You Hired

by Jay A. Block, Michael Betrus

Endorsed by the Professional Association of Resume Writers Now that 70 percent of job searches are conducted online, and resumes are processed by computers programmed to scan for keywords, knowing the right keywords­­or buzzwords associated with a profession, industry, or job function­­and how to use them effectively has never been a more critical job-search skill. The most comprehensive reference of its kind, this powerful resume-writing resource gives readers instant access to 2,500 indispensable keywords germane to 300 careers in nine employment categories­­from business, the law, and health care, to the arts, education and media­­and shows how to use them effectively. In 2,500 Keywords to Get You Hired , readers will

Genres: Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2002

Reviews

[David · Rating 2 out of 5]

I checked this book out of the library to look at examples of resumes using keywords. It was written in 2003 and I read this in 2017, so know you need to read it with a grain of salt because technology has changed quite a bit since 2003 (e.g. AOL, Prodigy and backup on your disks are dated tech).

A small detail that made grin on each sample resume was when the authors suggest in the intro how important "Chapter 3 Tips & Techniques" is to writing your resume. On page 12 in the Tips chapter, they explain not to use borders, bold letters, etc. in case your resume is scanned. However, every resume in the samples has a border and bold letters.

I'm sure this book was more helpful when it was written, but it is a little too dated to be much help today. The keywords and examples are fair, but your best bet is to search online on a blog or website that specializes in keywords.

[A YOGAM · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ein englischsprachiger Ausreißer, der die Perversion der Selbstoptimierung auf die Spitze treibt: Heute ist man keine Persönlichkeit mehr, sondern eine Sammlung SEO-optimierter Schlagworte. Dieses Buch suggeriert, man müsse nur die richtigen 2500 Zauberwörter im Lebenslauf verteilen, um vom HR-Algorithmus als „würdig“ erkannt zu werden. Die Bankrotterklärung an jede Form von Individualität zugunsten maximaler Anpassung.
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[Jeffrey · Rating 2 out of 5]

Shows you how to use select words to make your resume easier to search online. Some good ideas for word choices.

[Bassel · Rating 2 out of 5]

its a book aimed to the public , not the the professionals.