Book Review: Resume Magic – Trade Secrets of a Professional Resume Writer
“A masterpiece on resume writing.” — David F. Noble, Ph.D., author, Gallery of Best Resumes
“The most comprehensive book ever written on resume writing and a vital addition to every job seeker’s library!” — Wendy S. Enelow, author, executive resume writer and career consultant
“Whitcomb has created the gold standard in resume guides.” — Katherine Hansen, author of Dynamic Cover Letters, Dynamic Cover Letters for New Graduates, and A Foot in the Door: Networking Your Way into the Hidden Job Market
“Whitcomb’s before-and-after examples are reminiscent of Houdini!” — Darrell W. Gurney, CPC, JCTC, RSCP; author, Headhunters Revealed!
Filled with “before and after” resume examples that not only teach the author’s special techniques but also show why they work, “Resume Magic” divulges the secrets of better resume writing from an expert with more than a decade of experience producing powerful, effective resumes. –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. (more…)
5.0 out of 5 stars
The only resource you’ll need – this book covers EVERYTHING
A month ago my department of 33 people was notified that our work would be decentralized throughout our company.
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bad pick
do not waste your money on this book, very few examples of resume given, time waster, most time in book spent on grammer.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Resume Magic is great
I learned a lot from this book, and completely rewrote my resume. It’s too early to say how it works for recruiters, but the people who reviewed it loved the changes!
5.0 out of 5 stars
useful book, and it works
I thought that I used to understand the criteria behind recruiting and the role of a resume in the job application process, I had all the skills and experience for the job which I…
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effective resume writing tips
i immediately incorporated some ideas from the book. i only got up to chapter five but the changes i made to my friends resume was really wow!
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Awesome
I found Resume Magic to be very helpful. I had paid a lot of money for a professsional resume that just wasn’t workig.
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a MUST have!
The is quite simply the best book on resume writing I’ve ever read. I’ve worked in HR for over 20 years, and I’ve never seen anything like this. Well worth the money.
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Use this book to create a great resume
This book contains many examples of resumes, including before and after examples.
Information on words to use, as well as a grammar refresher, will help you polish…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent examples, treats the subject in depth
I checked this book out of the local library, and realized it was worth buying for long-term reference.
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Resume magic
This book is phenominal! It is simple to read and has a workable plan to constructing a simple resume that works with your cover letter.