ResumeEdge.com, a leading provider of resume writing services posted a free e-book recently on its Web site that includes before and after resumes to help job seekers see what elements on a resume make a hiring manager take notice.

Lawrenceville, NJ (PRWEB) August 7, 2007 -- ResumeEdge.com, a leading provider of resume writing services posted a free e-book recently on its Web site that includes before and after resumes to help job seekers see what elements on a resume make a hiring manager take notice.

Each resume in the e-book is an actual sample of a ResumeEdge edited document that was transformed by a professional resume writer , who specializes in a given industry. To date, more than 6,000 job seekers downloaded this one-of-a-kind electronic publication which is designed to help people in the job search process identify the key elements of a job-winning resume.

The examples in our e-book contain excerpts from actual resumes that resulted in job offers

“The examples in our e-book contain excerpts from actual resumes that resulted in job offers,” said Michael Fleischner, Managing Director of Marketing for ResumeEdge. “Whether you’re looking for that all important first job or trying to move up the career ladder, it is important to know how to get your resume from the bottom of the pile into the hands of the decision maker.”

The new e-book at ResumeEdge.com includes industry specific examples from the fields of banking, bio-technology, engineering, finance, healthcare, human resources, information technology, and sales. These industries are very competitive, and an expertly written resume helps differentiate candidates from others applying for the same position.

To download the e-book "10 Resumes that Got the Job" visit www.ResumeEdge.com.

ResumeEdge.com, a site powered by Peterson’s, a Nelnet company, is a leading resume writing and editing service specializing in 40 different industries to provide job-winning resumes and cover letters. ResumeEdge is a proud member of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and the National Resume Writers Association.

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How to work a resume

by Jeri Hird Dutcher, ResumeEdge.com Editor, CPRW

You have your new resume, and it’s hot. You know who you want to work for. Now, you need to get an interview.

Don’t worry about whether there’s a job opening. Even if there is, just sending your resume to the name in an ad won’t necessarily make you stand out. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Find the person who makes the hiring decision. This is not usually the Human Relations person listed on an ad. It is usually a department head or team supervisor.

2. Ask for an informational interview, even if no job openings exist.

3. Send a thank you letter confirming your appointment when you get one.

4. Dazzle them with your knowledge of the company because you’ve done your homework.

5. Leave your resume with the person after you chat.

6. Send a thank you letter repeating a few of your stellar qualifications and express gratitude for his or her time and willingness to see you. Ask to be considered when a job becomes available.

Even if you don’t get to talk to the head cheese, the mice can make your visit worthwhile. I wanted to find out more about a position I was considering, so, I visited the office. The executive director who was leaving wasn’t in, so I talked with the secretary. She happened to be writing some descriptions for a brochure, and I offered to help. She loved what I wrote and sang my praises to the board for the next two weeks. I got an interview – and the job.

Jeri Hird Dutcher is a Certified Professional Resume Writer from Minnesota with a BA in English and concentration in writing. She started writing resumes professionally in 1987 and enjoys writing all types of resumes. Her background includes journalism, higher education, public relations and freelance editing. Request Jeri for your ResumeEdge.com product by keying in her last name only, no caps (dutcher) in the 'request your editor' field of the ResumeEdge.com online form. http://www.resumeedge.com/