Getting Back in the Game: How to Build Your Resume After Taking a Break

Getting Back in the Game offers practical tips for those looking to re-enter the workforce after time away. From understanding which information is most important to the length of the document, this book covers the entire resume-building process. If you have questions about how to write an effective resume, design a concise cover letter, and create professional, appealing documents, this book is for you. Topics covered include how to prepare to write your resume, deciding on a format style, how to overcome gaps in employment history, deciding how many employers to include, best ways to represent education, and the importance of adding volunteerism. Additional tips include language for a thank you letter, how to ask your own questions during the interview process, and keeping positive during the job search. Getting Back in the Game is the perfect book for those individuals who are returning to the employment world after staying home with children, being laid off, or just taking a break. Throughout the book, you will find valuable information, example verbiage, and personal experiences from a Certified Professional Resume Writer.