Just released, a resume book created for information technology professionals! Whether you’re looking for your first IT job, or you're a veteran with years of information technology experience, this book has everything you need.
In How to Write an Amazing IT Resume, you'll discover:
* What information to include in your IT resume header (and what to leave off!)
* How to get your resume past the automated screener
* Why hiring managers like candidates who wear more than one hat (and how to show that kind of versatility)
* Specific ways to show that you meet the IT recruiter’s checklist
* How to write an impressive IT career summary (that short paragraph at the top of your resume)
* Why stealing bullet points from other resumes doesn’t work
* How to turn basic bullet points into hooks
* How to demonstrate well-roundedness, that elusive quality that IT hiring managers really notice
How to Write an Amazing IT Resume also contains a dedicated chapter for each core type of IT job. In each of these chapters, we explain exactly what you need to do to sell yourself for that type of job.
Perfect for:
* IT business analysts * Technical analysts * Developers / Programmers * Web designers * IT consultants * Helpdesk technicians * Systems administrators * Network architects * Software engineers * IT managers and directors
When it comes to resume writing, there is a mountain of misinformation out there. Many other books (and blogs) contain out-of-date, irrelevant, or just plain poor advice. You can try your luck elsewhere. OR you can read this book, which walks through the whole process from A to Z and is endorsed by numerous IT hiring managers and recruiters.
Why not take the next step in your information technology career right now? A resume might be the most important thing you ever write. Order this book today.
How to Write an Amazing IT Resume: Get the Interview Every Time by Baron Fendler tackles the challenge that is resume writing. Everyone knows how difficult it is to write a good resume, one that will stand out from the crowd, actually get you noticed, and then get a call for an interview. Add to this, describing an IT background, and it can feel overwhelming. The overall theme here is to get the interview, which in turn, will help you land a job. Fendler breaks out the book into three easy parts, part one is Getting Ready, part two is Writing Your Resume, and part three is Resumes for Specific IT jobs. Mention the four key competencies on your resume, these being: technical, business, management, and life. From here, the author assets, you will have covered most of what an IT recruiter is looking for. It's all in the presentation. The book even goes into how the layout of your resume should be formatted. There is a wealth of information here that will help any IT professional write the perfect resume, one that will get you the interview, and ultimately the IT job you desire. Highly recommend.
This guide is so practical for IT applicants at any level in their career. Examples are relevant with clear guidance each step of the way. The language is simple but does not talk down to readers. All of the information is current with explanations for the common sense, the challenging concepts, and the areas of debate. I never left a chapter wondering why something was or was not meant to be. Another important aspect of writing your IT resume is not just writing a balanced resume, but getting it submitted in the right place so that you can get the interview. This book is ideal for those coming out of college that needs more explanation or experience instead of their career center. It is also beneficial to those who need a good update on their resume and job searching strategies.
Great Book, I had to update all aspects of my resume and linkedin account after reading this book. Baron completed a great read and alos great reference manual.