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The Book's Table of Contents

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Chapter 1: The Many Faces of an eResume

Chapter 2: eResume Writing 101:
An ROI Formula for Content and Keywords

Chapter 3: ASCII Resumes:
Steps for a Glitch-proof Conversion

Chapter 4: Pasteable Resumes:
Using Eforms and Email in Your Job Search

Chapter 5: Resume Attachments: By Invitation Only

Chapter 6: Web-Based Resumes and Portfolios
The New Gold Standard

Chapter 7: Web Resume Options: Free or Fee

Chapter 8: New Medium, New Rules: Designing
Resumes for the Web

Chapter 9: Web-Resume Creation: Nuts and Bolts

Chapter 10: Getting the Word Out: Text and Web
Resume Delivery Options

Detailed Table of Contents

Part One: A Primer on
eResumes and Email Delivery

Chapter 1: The Many Faces of an eResume
Choosing the Right Electronic Format
What is an eResume?
Who Needs an eResume?
When to Use an eResume
Types of eResumes: ASCII / Text, Formatted Resume, PDF Resume, Posted Resume, RTF Resume, Web Resume, Web Portfolios
eResume Profiles (definition, advantages, limitations, usage recommendations, samples)
ASCII Resumes
Formatted Resumes
PDF Resumes
Posted Resumes
RTF Resumes
Web Resumes
Web Portfolios
Checklist: Choose the Right eFormat for Your Resume

Chapter 2: eResume Writing 101
An ROI Formula for Content and Keywords
ROI Formula for Content and Keywords
Readability
Other-focused
Impact-oriented
Keywords
Keyword Categories
Where to Look for Keywords
Determining Keywords for Your Industry
How to Optimize Keywords
Samples

Chapter 3: ASCII Resumes:
Steps for a Glitch-proof Conversion
Recruiter Preferences
A Crash Course in ASCII / Plain Text
Conversion Glitches / Standard Characters
Recommended File Formats for ASCII Conversion
Converting Your Resume for Eforms
Converting Your Resume for Email
10 Steps to Clean up Formatting
10 Tips to Improve Readability
Samples (before and after)

Chapter 4: Pasteable Resumes
Using Eforms and Email in Your Job Search
Resume Builders
Pasting Your Resumes into Web Site Eforms
What Happens After You Click Submit
Five Faux Pas in Using Resume Builders
(courtesy Kim Isaacs, Monster.com Resume Expert)
Emailing your Resume
Differences in Email Programs
Formatting Email Resumes for the Lowest Common Denominator
Step-by-step Instructions on How to Email a Glitch-proof Resume
Tips for Writing Tantalizing Titles
Advanced Email Tips
ASCII, the Universal Language

Chapter 5: Resume Attachments:
By Invitation Only
The Problem with Attachments
Safety
Compatibility
Time
When to Use an Attachment
Tips for Sending an Attachment
Recruiter Preferences
Courtesy Counts

Part Two: Resumes as Web Pages

Chapter 6: Web-based Resumes and Portfolios
The New Gold Standard
The Advantages of Web Resumes and Portfolios
How Job Seekers Use Web Resumes:
Professionals
Freelancers / Contract Workers
Teachers
Executives
Artists
High-tech Workers
Career Transitioners
Inexperienced Job Seekers
Recent Graduates
Passive Job Seekers
Active Job Seekers
Before and After Samples
Web Portfolios 101
Web Portfolio Category Headings
Portfolio Infrastructure

Chapter 7: Web Resume Options:
Fee or Free?

Web Resume Creation Options
Hire a Professional
Do-it-yourself
Learn HTML
Use an HTML Editor
Using MS Word's Web Authoring Tools
Online Web Resume Creators
The URL Issue
Features to Look For
Review of Cut-and-Paste Web-Resume Creators
Additional Resources (books) for Web Resume Creation
HTML Editors (fee and fee-based products)

Chapter 8:
New Medium, New Rules:
Designing Resumes for the Web
Design Faux Pas
Eight Common Problems and How to Fix Them
Samples: Before and After
Web Resume Rules
Capture Employers' Attention
Make Your Resume Easy to Read
Project the Right Image
Use Color in Small Doses
Carefully Consider Photography
Select Your Graphics Carefully
Limit Graphic and Visual Elements
Don't Be a Plain Jane
Web Resume Effectiveness Checklist

Chapter 9: Web-Resume Creation
Nuts and Bolts
Web Page Components
HTML Codes
Color
Hyperlinks and Navigation
Typography
Text Size
Type Combinations
Special Characters
Formatting and Layout
Tables
Frames
Page Margins
Graphic Images and Photos
Adding Functionality with Downloads
Web Trivia (Image Maps, Site Maps, XML, FTP, etc.)
High Tech Doodads (Flash, Streaming Audio, Streaming Video)
Download Time
Create Your Own Web Resume
Build the Page (w/ Netscape Communicator / Composer)
Step-by-step instructions on setting up the base
HTML page and tables
Jazz up Your Resume with Formatting
Step-by-step instructions on formatting,
color, adding bullets, etc.
Finishing Touches
Link your Email, add meta tags, etc.
Resources (HTML tutorials, color charts, HTML
editors, meta tags, etc.)
Web Resume Samples

Chapter 10: Getting the Word Out
Text and Web Resume Delivery Options
Keeping Your Posting Confidential
Posting eResumes to Career and Company Sites
General Career Sites
Resume Posting Options at Top Career Sites
Nice / Specialty Sites
(position function, industry, university/new grad, regional)
Company Sites
Resume Distribution Services
Review of Resume Distribution Services
Actively Marketing Your Web Resume
Keywording Your Web Resume
Search Engine Submission Tips
Keyword Optimization
Other Ways to Promote Your Web Resume

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