Modernize Your Resume 3rd Edition

Based on today’s real-world job search trends, MODERNIZE YOUR RESUME shows you how to craft a winning resume to meet the complexities of today’s highly competitive and technologically driven employment market. The resume has been and continues to be the most critical document in every jobseeker’s portfolio.

The 3rd edition has been updated and expanded to include LinkedIn profile samples along with new resume samples, new designs, and new guidelines for digital/online resumes. We’ve also expanded the “Special Circumstances” samples and guidelines to include resumes and LinkedIn profiles for 4 distinct populations – career change, consulting/freelance, military transition, and return to work.

Endorsements and Reviews
“The resume book we’ve all been waiting for from resume industry leaders Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark.” – Rich Feller, Past President, National Career Development Association

“Kudos to two of my resume industry colleagues – Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark – who’ve written another valuable resume book that ever job seeker should own.” – Kathryn Troutman, Author, Federal Resume Guidebook; President, The Resume Place, Inc.

“I started requiring Modernize Your Resume for the MBA Career Management class I teach at Colorado State University after a training with Louise and Wendy changed my views on resume writing forever. The actionable advice along with great examples help anyone create a resume they can be proud of.” – Jennifer Doyle Vancil, M.Ed., Career Coach

“Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark remain on the leading edge of evolution of the resume … and this book is yet another example of how they share their knowledge to better equip both job seekers and professional resume writers.” – Marie Zimenoff, CEO, Resume Writing Academy”

“I recently purchased the "Modernize Your Resume" book and it is excellent. It pointed out many of the weaknesses in the "old-style" resume I've been using. Nice work.” (VP – Human Resources – Technology Company)

“Just received Modernize Your Resume. I love it! The information is presented in an easy-to-understand and concise manner and the samples are superb! Thank you and Louise for all the good work you do!” (Lisa Jahn, Professional Writer)

“This book was specifically recommended to me by both the author (of course) and other professional resume writers. Seems to me this book is the current resume writing bible.” (Amazon Review)

“First Book to Read When Kicking Off Your Job Search: The book provides great resources and opinions on every single element of the resume. Font, white space, columns v. tabs, how to optimize for resume scanners and so much more. It's a great reference you should pick up.” (Amazon Review)

About the Authors
Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark are credited with creating, professionalizing, and elevating the resume writing industry worldwide. As a professional resume writer for 30+ years, each has written thousands of resumes for jobseekers around the globe. In addition, together they founded the world’s premier resume training and certification company (Resume Writing Academy) and two high-profile organizations dedicated to the development of resume and career professionals (Career Masters Institute, Career Thought Leaders).

Both Wendy and Louise are Master Resume Writers, Certified Professional Resume Writers, Job and Career Transition Coaches, and Credentialed Career Masters.