Get The Interview Every Time

Fortune 500 Hiring Professionals' Tips for Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters.

War, recession, and political uncertainty have forced many corporations to regroup, and downsizing has been the dreaded outcome for millions of workers. In this harsh business climate, many applicants are finding that just getting in the door for an interview poses an enormous challenge.

So what's happening on the other side of the desk - as employers review huge piles of prospective resumes? What catches their attention? What turns them off? Author Brenda Greene surveyed 50 Fortune 500 employers to find out and gained valuable insight into just what it takes to command attention and interest in a crowded field.