Knock 'em Dead Resumes: How to Write a Killer Resume That Gets You Job Interviews

by Martin Yate

Expert advice on building a resume to get the job you want!

Your resume is the most important financial document you'll ever create. When it works, so do you. Drawing on more than thirty years of experience, bestselling author Martin Yate shows you how to write a dynamic, effective resume that:
Stands out in a resume database
Builds a strong personal brand employers will want on their team
Passes recruiters' six-second scan test
Speaks to exactly what employers are looking for
The new edition of this classic guide includes dozens of sample resumes as well as cutting-edge advice on resume-writing tactics. With Knock 'em Dead Resumes, 12th Edition, you'll grab employers' attention--and score the job you want.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Business, Self Help, Collections, Writing, Technical

320 pages, Paperback

First published November 29, 1996

About the author

Martin Yate, CPC, also publishes as Martin John Yate.

Reviews

[LODIS · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great guide to help one write their resume. Although I think the examples were a bit too chunky for an entry level applicant or maybe it's a cultural difference because in my country attaching a photo to the resume is a plus and sometimes required by the company.

[Denis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book. The whole "Knock 'em Dead series is amazing. Dead-on advise for job-seekers. Get this book.

[Kasey Tritch · Rating 4 out of 5]

A welcome how to guide that provides tips beyond common sense. Detailed examples and step by step instructions on making a resume that outshines the competition.

[Page · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great collection of resumes and why they are broken down is explained quite well. I'm sure the 9th Edition is a lot better than the 8th, which was totally worthless.

[Michelle Binkowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great go to - this author updates regularly and keeps up with the trends. Its important to go with the most recent edition. This has been a grest resource for me over time.

[Michelle Binkowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Current and reliable.

[Airaology · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful and simple with good examples

[Alycia · Rating 5 out of 5]

good examples of resumes including HR resumes

[Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read and loaded with good advice on putting together a resume that will get you noticed in today's job market. What to include, what not to include, and lots of sample resumes.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't say enough about this book. Before I read this book, I thought I had a pretty good resume. Boy was I wrong. Completely redid it!!

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad book to use for job hunting back in 90s or early 2000s. I don't think it's held up well and is probably pretty outdated nowadays (2015).

[Safak Ufuktepe · Rating 3 out of 5]

average

the book is pretty average. it covers the basics. However, I would not recommend it to someone who just found himself in the job market.

[BookBec · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful and regularly updated.

[Camry Girl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good tool for creating a great resume. Not all of it applied to me, but I feel there is something useful for everyone, no matter what your occupation.

[Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you’re in the middle of a job search or just want to polish your resume and cover letter, this set of books gives you simple steps to help make your essential career documents stand out above the rest. Updated for 2013, the newly revised 10th editions emphasize the internet’s essential role in one’s job search, and what that means for today’s job candidates who apply for positions electronically. Both books provide strategies for crafting your documents along with tips for your job search and a plethora of examples to peruse. Beyond resumes and cover letters, you’ll read information about developing your personal brand and marketing it with social media. Avoid the digital black hole, and push through the first round of computer gatekeepers to get your documents into the hands of a person. These books could help you get the next job of your dreams.

[Randy Daugherty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Knock em Dead Resumes by Martin Yate- though a short read only 129 pages the author offered a concise and thorough exploration of the subject. He offers suggestions on first writing your base resume and how to expand it from there depending on the job your looking for or how your own situation or skill set has changed. The reader is offered samples and very precise examples every step of the way.
Yates has written several books on the subject of Resumes and job hunting with all of them getting good reviews. I would recommend this book and plan to now use it as a source book through the rest of my working career.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was incredibly useful in helping me to focus my resume. The questions and worksheets allowed me to produce a lot of notes and realize assets I hadn't even considered. While not all of it ended up in the resume (obviously), I feel like it has also prepared me to better answer questions in interviews as well. The multitude of examples in the back of the book gave me a lot of options to peruse and helped me figure out how to best present myself and my "brand" to future employers. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is job hunting or just wanting to refresh their resume.

[Allicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm learning that I can put quotes from collegues, co-workers and etc into parts of my resuem. a summary of skills is good and that career objectives can be vague or more specific. I learned how to be more presice from this book. It also gave me insights to help others when I saw there resume's. I would totally recommend this book to anyone needing some assiting in polishing their resume/cover letters.

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

My biggest complaint about this book is that it keeps referring you to his website; on the website they no longer offer the free examples, they just try to sell you resume writing services! Isn't this at cross- purposes? If the book was good you wouldn't have to purchase the services, which are not cheap either- Hundreds of dollars. Just do the work and create your own résumé!

[Shelley J Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Goog information that helped me get a interview.

The information provided brought a new outlook and vision on how this develop a resume. I applied way I learned and applied for a director actor position. Within three days of posting I was calling even n for an interview. I contribute what I learned to this success. Waiting to find out if I was selected.

[Elizabeth Flowers · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book that I picked up when I was in job search, and now use in my day to day work life. There are excellent examples for resume writing, which have been most helpful for me when I assist individuals who have found themselves looking for employment in new fields.

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Highly recommend this guide! No nonsense tips and advice to help you stand out from the rest. I have already purchased two other publications in the "Knock 'Em Dead" series, and I can't wait to start them!

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is absolutely wonderful! Much more than just a how-to book--it gives insight to why and how technology has changed the way we need to present ourselves when applying for new jobs. Fantastic read and I cannot wait to see how my improved resume helps me!

[Elma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wasn't boring at ALL!

[Najwa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly useful and practical. Highly recommended!

[Jan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent examples. Helps to refine what one is doing and how to sound more effective.

[Davesincere · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book is prob the best I've read in regards to resumes. Definitely worth it.