Fearless Resumes: The Proven Method for Getting a Great Job Fast

by Marky Stein

“Marky cuts to the core of what it takes to quickly attract the eye of an interviewer. Fearless Résumés is sure to be a winner for the serious job seeker.”
―Lynn Joseph, Ph.D., bestselling author of The Job-Loss Recovery Program Guide Bestselling author and renowned career coach Marky Stein provides the edge you need in today’s ultracompetitive job market. With Fearless Résumés you will transform your résumé from words on paper into a vibrant self-presentation that tells prospective employers what they want to hear. In no time, you’ll be crafting a résumé that hooks prospective employers’ attention, turns boring past duties into dynamic personal statements, transforms weaknesses into strengths―and gets your name on top of the résumé heap in any HR office. Fearless Résumés shows how to

Genres: Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published August 17, 2009

Reviews

[Jess · Rating 3 out of 5]

After not even receiving an interview for a job that I really should have been a shoo-in for, I decided to suck up my pride and consult the library for some job searching and job application resources. After months of job searching and very little result, I think it was time to take some action. I was wary, most career related books seem to me like they would be preachy, a little cheesy and mostly non-applicable to my situation.

Fearless Resumes quickly dispelled that presumption, it is quick to read and a tremendously helpful little guide to rewriting and shaping your resume to highlight your unique skills and achievements. I really like the concept of the "power proposition", which sounds pretty buzzwordy but actually helps to streamline your skills and employment history into a strong paragraph to sell yourself.

Having completely reworked my resume for the first time in years, it already, thanks to this book, feels a lot more powerful and more indicative of my skills and strengths. Lots of working examples and practical activities make Fearless Resumes a useful guide for anyone looking to revamp their CV.

[Barth Siemens · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fearless Resumes is very useful as a resource to write a basic resume. Marky Stein presents clear instructions to focus energy on capturing the attention of employers - "rivet the reader" - and to keep distractions out of the resume. The samples were well-written and representative of several industries and career levels. Even though I eventually worked with a career consultant to fine-tune my own resume, I am glad that I borrowed this book and then purchased it to keep it in my own library for years to come.