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