Resumes For Dummies

Laura DeCarlo

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Year: 2026
• Print ISBN: 9781394392506
• eBook ISBN: 9781394392513
• Edition: 9
• Topic: Personal Development
• Subtopic: Careers

Craft a resume that gets results

Many resumes are screened by technology or human gatekeepers before they ever reach a decisionmaker. And when they do, the average review lasts only seconds before a judgement is made.

Resumes For Dummies, 9th Edition delivers an easy-to-read walkthrough for job seekers packed with the essential skills, tools, and strategies you need to land your next role. The book shows you how to create a resume that's compelling, concise, informative, and eye-catching, with plenty of real-world examples. You'll learn how to tailor your resume for each opportunity and audience, helping you to stand out, get interviews, and move your career forward.

Inside:

• Write powerful action statements that tell the story of your experience
• Follow step-by-step guides for using generative AI tools to draft a powerful resume while avoiding common, critical mistakes
• Optimize your resume for algorithmic and automated screening tools while impressing human reviewers

Perfect for career changers, young professionals launching their careers, and those re-entering the workforce after an extended break, Resumes For Dummies, 9th Edition is a hands-on, start-to-finish roadmap to crafting a stellar resume.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Table of Contents
• Title Page
• Introduction
• Part 1: Creating Today’s Winning Resume
• Part 2: Crafting Resumes That Command Attention
• Part 3: Exploring Real-World Resumes That Work
• Part 4: The Part of Tens
• Appendix: Directory of Resume Writers
• Index
• About the Author
• Connect with Dummies
• End User License Agreement