Claims and Credibility -- the essence of selling
Very brief article that discusses the two elements you have to mix when selling yourself -- claims about what you can do for an employer and the credibility to make your claims believable.

Putting a spin on work experience
Section from Advanced Resume Writing Strategies with suggestions on how to organize and describe your work experience to get maximum effect on the reader.

Writing a Persuasive Cover Letter
A free, detailed guide to cover letter writing. Goes through each step of the process, with some special suggestions for responding to an advertised position. Three sample letters illustrate writing strategy. Read by over a half-million people on the Web.

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You'll also receive the full text of my cover letter guide -- the one used by over 10,000 people every month through the Internet.

My picks for the best resume writing books are Kate Wendleton's Through the Brick Wall and Donald Asher's The Overnight Resume. Both will give you excellent advice that isn't yet matched by articles available through the web.

Read excerpts and reviews on the Outstanding Worksearch Books page.

How to Prepare For An Employment Interview by Gary Will Read the entire book online or order your ad-free ebook (sent to you as a Word file) for only US$10 and receive 3 free bonuses More info here. CONTENTS: "Selling yourself" at an employment interview Is preparation even possible? The interview isn't about YOU -- it's about the employer Soothing the employer's anxieties Preparing for the interview -- an overview THE COMPANY: The information you'll want and where to look for it What you should know about business THE POSITION: How will you make a contribution? Preparing to answer What kind of person are you? Approaches to answering some common questions Some questions to practise Anticipating employers' concerns Asking questions -- an essential and overlooked step Going all out for the offer ... and why we hold back How to handle salary questions Beyond the answers -- image and presentation Using written materials & presentation visuals How to prepare your references Recent developments in interview formats Reviewing the interview Following up without being a pest Some final thoughts U.S.: Recommended books Canada: Recommended books UK: Recommended books HOME PAGE Order an ad-free copy of this book   Web www.garywill.com