Alternative Resumes: Definitely Not Your Parents' Resume Book!

Alternative Resumes: Definitely Not Your Parents' Resume Book!


Michael G. Howard (Author), Cohen Talia (Designer), Marilyn Inglis (Editor)



Paperback: 212 pages
(February 2010)

ISBN-13: 9780981152912


Alternative Resumes is definitely NOT your parents' resume book. These creative, eye-catching resumes are especially designed for young job seekers and the sectors where they work. Don't think you've got enough experience to put on a resume? Think again - you'll find hundreds of ideas on how to represent your interests, activities & experience as valuable assets to employers.

Includes 140 targeted resumes for jobs in Retail, Hospitality, Labour & Trades, Office & Technical, Community Service & more. Alternative Resumes answers to the top 18 resume questions, and provides a comprehensive worksheet so you can transform your talent and experience into your own Alternative Resume.

Author & career consultant Michael Howard specializes in designing targeted, compelling and attractive resumes for teens & young adults. A former hiring manager, Michael brings the employer's perspective to helping hundreds of young people navigate the job market and find great jobs! His previous collections earned rave reviews from career counsellors and job seekers alike. "Michael's common sense advice, combined with his graphics and design, take resumes from ordinary to extraordinary." Yvonne Gunn, Employment Counsellor

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