The Quick Resume & Cover Letter Book: Write and Use an Effective Resume in Just One Day

by J. Michael Farr, JIST Editors

Americas leading job search and career guidance expert presents his definitive guide to resumes, offering well-researched and proven techniques; a friendly, easy-to-follow design; and rock-solid advice to create outstanding resumes and, more importantly, use them effectively. The very easy-to-use first section of the book shows how to create a basic resume in about an hour and an improved resume in about half a day. The new edition includes more than 90 sample resumes written by professional resume writers for all types of jobs and people. The book also provides excellent career counseling sections to help people define their ideal job then go out and get it. This book can help anyone find a job from high school graduates to high-level professionals.

Genres: Reference

404 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1994

Reviews

[Marcie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually found this book helpful. It is set up as an easy reference, with lots of samples to illustrate the talking points. The point is to help job seekers get their information across in a time-sensitive way, rather than encouraging analysis paralysis as many books seem to do for me.

I didn't read every word, but I took the highlights that I thought were pertinent to me and found them. Having worked in the resume and cover letter writing industry, many of the tips here felt like common sense. However, everyone needs a refresher now and then, and this was a good one.

[Billy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author made a few points that I hadn't considered, but generally speaking, I found this book to be a little too repetitive, dated, and pretty light on insight for 370+ pages.

Many example résumés are included, each annotated with one of two of Farr's comments. The author makes great suggestions (IMHO) for people returning to the workforce and those without formal education.

I wouldn't recommend buying this book, but if you can borrow it... Cover to cover, my sunk cost is about 14 hours.

[Regina Hunter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Has good advices on how to look for a job and so on, but it is easier to download templates from MWord. Although some guidelines for specific position should be read about.