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IN THIS ISSUE:

-Job Search Tip of the Week - "The Buzzword Resume"
-Help Spread The Word!
-Job Search Links
-Free Job Search Book
-Sponsor: Lower Your Monthly Payments on Student Loans

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- Job Search Tip of the Week, by Brian Krueger, author of "College Grad Job Hunter," the #1 book for entry level job search:

"The Buzzword Resume"

Want to have a truly outstanding resume? Then get to know and use the buzzwords that apply to the job type or industry you are seeking. If you merely list the "features" of your background from a product-driven approach, you will most likely fail. Make sure you take a customer-driven approach in listing what is important to your customer. What are the buzzwords? They are the industry or job-defined words and keywords that have special meaning to those within that particular industry or job type. An example is the use of acronyms within almost any industry. Information systems is a prime example. To list the following under the Summary section of the resume of an Information Systems major would be entirely appropriate:

- Developed C# and .NET interfaces to SQL Server database.

Or within Manufacturing Management, the following might be an example:

- Developed JIT Inventory Control system using A-B-C hierarchical FILO process

Buzzwords solidify your standing as an insider within your chosen profession. By using them correctly and in proper context, you are communicating that you understand the terminology of the field and are able to speak the language fluently. In addition, most Internet and applicant tracking system resume searches are based on buzzwords or keywords. If you have properly included them, you will be found. If not, you may never surface. Note that the words do not have to be acronyms or technical specs to qualify as buzzwords. Every industry and job type has its own set of commonly used buzzwords. Get to know them via your coursework or other college resources. Or subscribe to one of the leading industry trade magazines. Or join an industry association. Start to acquire the "language" of the field you are entering. Buzzwords in resumes is just the start--you will find them used throughout the job search process.

One final note on buzzwords--please do not use buzzwords just because they "sound good" but do not actually apply or, even worse, you have no idea what they mean. Make sure you know what terms (especially the latest buzzwords) really mean before you use them. Proving your ignorance via inappropriate use of specialized terms quickly moves you into the "no interest" category when screening decisions are being made.

Next newsletter: "The Notables Technique"

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- Help Spread The Word!

Do you know of someone who can benefit from the information in this newsletter? Simply forward this e-mail to them and tell them to subscribe at http://www.CollegeGrad.com/newsletter. Thanks for spreading the good word!

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Job Search Links:

• Searching job postings:
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• Setting up a job alert:
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• Post your resume:
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• Update your posted resume:
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• Creating your resume:
  http://www.CollegeGrad.com/resumes
• Quickstart resume templates:
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• Creating your cover letter:
  http://www.CollegeGrad.com/coverletters
• Career information/exploration:
  http://www.CollegeGrad.com/careers
• Employer research:
  http://www.CollegeGrad.com/employers
• Top Entry Level Employers:
  http://www.CollegeGrad.com/topemployers
• Interviewing techniques:
  http://www.CollegeGrad.com/intv
• Salary info--how much are you worth?
  http://www.CollegeGrad.com/salaries
• Job offer negotiation:
  http://www.CollegeGrad.com/offer

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- Job Search Book Online

There are at least two other entry level Web sites that offer books on job searching, proclaming that they will tell you everything you need to know about entry level job search.

However, there is a very important point about these books they don't mention up front: they cost money.

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1. The #1 entry level job search book ("College Grad Job Hunter").
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It's that simple. So don't buy the hype. Read the real information you need for FREE:

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Don't ever pay for books or reports or resources of lower quality when you can access the very best quality information for free.

P.S. Yes, you can buy "College Grad Job Hunter" in hardcopy format as well at Amazon.com for $15 (actually, 30% off that price), but the online version is better. Why? Because the version at Amazon.com (the 2003 edition) is being continually updated at CollegeGrad.com. So the most current version of the book is actually the online, free version.

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