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Part 3, “So, You Need a Special Resume,” shows you variations on a typical resume, including
achievement resumes, hybrid resumes, and curriculum vitae.

Part 4, “Letters That Work,” gives you tips on how to write effective cover letters and thank-
you notes that will keep your job search going in the right direction.
Part 5, “The Electronic Job Search,” teaches you about resume scanning and using online serv-
ices for your job search. You’ll learn how to create a successful electronic resume that won’t get
lost in cyberspace!

Advice Along the Way

Whether you read this book from cover to cover, or open it to specific points to get help with your
job search, you’ll notice the following sidebars throughout:

Job-Hunt Hint Career Casualty Terms of Employment
With the job-search tips you’ll Don’t miss these important These sidebars will keep you
find in these sidebars, you’ll get warnings. They’ll save you lots of informed about buzzwords in the
your new job in no time! work, angst, and time. job-hunt business.

Bonus Check

For that extra kick in your job hunt, check out these sidebars. They’re filled with juicy
tidbits you probably didn’t think of.

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