Resumes For Dummies
by Laura DeCarlo · Laura DeCarlo
Laura DeCarlo's eighth edition covers resume formats, keyword targeting for applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn profiles, and tailoring content for career changers or returners. Reference-style chapters plus samples you can adapt rather than a linear read.
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