When you have worked in the real estate industry or property management field, you need to see "pictures" of resumes from others with similar backgrounds. (How much does it help you to look at resumes of nurses, CEOs, or teachers when you come to change fields or seek employment?) At last there is a book of resumes and cover letters tailored to your needs. See how professionals like you have shown their credentials and how they have used the specialized lingo of your field. This is YOUR resume book, written especially for you, if your background includes experience in real estate or property management -- or if you are trying to enter those fields for the first time. A book written just for you, by one of the most knowledgeable writers and editors who has specialized in helping job hunters.

If you've been working in a specialized field like supply or logistics, you really yearn to see sample resumes and cover letters of job hunters who have a similar background to yours. These resumes and cover letters were used in real job campaigns, and they speak the language of supply and logistics. You will gain insights into how to use the specialized language of supply and logistics and actually translate technical concepts of the supply and logistics field into language that can be easily understood.

Title shows resumes and cover letters of people seeking employment in the construction industry. Job hunting techniques are explained in step-by-step fashion in order to benefit those seeking construction work. Because the construction industry tends to be cyclical, a helpful section is included which describes how to transfer construction industry experience to other fields and industries. The book's main contents are the resumes and cover letters of construction industry professionals. Included are resumes of project manager, carpenter, foreman, safety manager, electrician, brick mason, engineering manager, real estate agent, plumber, job planner, sander, flooring installer, interior designer, independent contractor, and many others.

Those who seek jobs in the real estate and property management field--or who want to transition skills and experience from that field into other industries--will find this book to be a valuable resource! Resumes and cover letters shown include those of realtors, real estate brokers, mortgage loan processors, apartment complex managers, appraisers and sales agents, foremen and superintendents, leasing consultants, office managers, property managers, interior designers, title researchers, housing managers, contract managers, and many others. This is a practical, down-to-earth guide to preparing resumes and cover letters that target a particular field. This book will provide a competitive edge to those who seek employment related to real estate and property management. For those who seek federal employment which emphasizes real estate knowledge or property management skills, there's a special section in the book showing how to create federal resumes and government applications. A word of advice from Editor Anne McKinney: "If you want to enter or advance in the real estate or property management field, you don't need just any resume book. You need an industry-specific resume book! You will also find this book helpful if you want to leave the industry and transition your skills to 'greener pastures.' You will love this specially targeted book. Every resume and cover letter we put in a Real-Resumes Series book has been tested and proven in the real job market. Don't play games with your career. Your choice of a resume book is one of the most important career decisions you will ever make." Praise for this book and other books in the Real-Resumes Series: "Part of an excellent real-resumes series. Impressive, with sophisticated, persuasive, and nuanced guidance." - The Book Reader "These excellent new guides don't just provide the usual coverage on how to write a resume. They provide industry-specific examples, industry-specific tips and cautions, and industry-specific strategies based on real-world resumes. Since many technical types aren't writers, this comes as a special gift; select a winning format, plug in your background specs, and away you go. It's that easy--with Real-Resumes in hand."-- The Midwest Book Review "Distinguished by its highly readable samples." Library Journal Testimonials from people who have successfully used this book: "I am not a writer, and I was terrified at the thought of writing my own resume. The Real-Resumes Series boosted my confidence and gave me the ability to write a great resume and cover letter." J. Nacitos "After spending some years in private industry, I wanted to get a federal job. The Real-Resumes samples showed me how to create a federal resume and KSAs for federal employment." K. Montisorio "When the real estate industry took a nosedive, I was able to transition into a new industry because I found a way to communicate my talents, skills, and abilities in a way that potential employers in other industries could understand." S. Chung "When my husband and I relocated to another state, the Real-Resumes Series showed me how to express my track record of promotion and show off my accomplishments in meaningful ways. I had no trouble getting plenty of job offers when we relocated." A. Sandlin

When an individual wants to find employment in the sports world, he or she finds that job hunting can be highly specialized. This book shows resumes and cover letters used by people such as a high school coach, tennis professional, golf professional, teaching pros in all sports, and many others. College graduates with degrees in Physical Education also are included, and many of them found their way into teaching positions. If you want to work in sports marketing but have no experience, you will find helpful examples of resumes and cover letters which were used by real people to launch their careers with major sports teams. Those who have worked in the sports industry and want to transition out of the field will also find helpful examples of resumes and cover letters. Whether you are a teaching professional, player, marketing professional, or other sports industry professional, you will find useful examples of resumes and cover letters in this book.

Those who seek jobs in the office support field will find this book to be a valuable resource! Office managers, administrative assistants, executive aides, and other office support personnel have a lot of common when they create a resume, and this book shows resumes and cover letters of individuals who want to find work ranging from office management to clerical. No matter what industry or type of work medical, manufacturing, nonprofit, and other environments this book will provide a competitive edge to those who seek employment which involves admin support, executive support, clerical, and secretarial responsibilities. For those who seek federal employment, theres a special section in the book showing how to create federal resumes and government applications.

This book will be valuable to anyone who seeks employment or advancement in the human resources or personnel field. Those who want to transition out of the human resources or personnel field will also find helpful advice and strategies for transitioning into new industries. All resumes shown are of real people who used their resumes (and cover letters) in real job hunts. Resumes in this book contain jobs such as Administrative Services Manager, Assistant Personnel Administrator, Chief of Personnel Management, Director of Human Resources, Employee Relations Manager, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Director, Personnel Administrator, Training and Benefits Supervisor, Personnel Counselor, Drug Testing Administrator, Recruiting Manager, Staffing Specialist, Temporary Placement Supervisor, Training Program Manager, and many others. Each resume is accompanied by a companion cover letter.