New! ResumeMaker Professional 15.0 Makes Writing the Perfect Resume Easy!

May 21, 2008 - PRLog -- (Pleasanton, CA)  Individual Software, the leader for 20 years in designing effective resume software has just released ResumeMaker Professional 15.0. The timing of this new software release could not be better as the U.S. government reports unemployment rates may be the highest before the end of 2008 in more than a decade.  ResumeMaker is the perfect tool to help recession-proof your career and move up to the next level in your professional life!  

“Layoffs are becoming prominent in every organization and in almost every field, due to the state of the economy.  You never know when obstacles or opportunities will arise,” warns Matt Hendrickson, Vice President, Marketing for Individual Software.  “The new features of ResumeMaker Professional keep you informed about new jobs.  In the worst case scenario, if you are laid off, you can be prepared with an excellent, updated resume and powerful job search capabilities.”  

The new version of ResumeMaker Professional includes these new features:

New & Improved! Resume Styles
With over 20 new, modern resume styles, you'll communicate your qualifications more effectively and gain an advantage over your competition – it’s everything you need to make a great first impression.

New & Improved! Job Finder
Search over 5 million jobs through all major career sites simultaneously.  
Search all major career sites, 50,000+ corporate sites and classified ads to locate new jobs in your area – you’ll never miss another opportunity!

Brand New! Job Finder Gadget
The new gadget sits on your desktop and instantly notifies you whenever a new job is posted online. Sit back and relax while ResumeMaker’s job agent helps you locate and apply for your next job.

Brand New!  Vista Interface
A completely new look and feel makes using ResumeMaker more intuitive and faster than ever. New, step-by-step wizards, graphical toolbars, and single-click menu options streamline the writing process – easier resume editing than any other brand.

New! Resume Samples
Never settle for generic samples. ResumeMaker includes the highest-quality, award-winning samples, over 1,200! Each resume is written by certified, professional writers.  Plus, there are 150,000 resume phrases to choose from for nearly every career.

New! Resume Caster
Locate millions of new jobs. Submit your resume to every major career website in one step. New spam prevention and identity protection keep your personal information private. Publish your resume as an online web page at your own web address!

Improved! Import Existing Resume
Import your existing resume from Microsoft Word and get started quickly. You can easily make changes, modify, customize, and update multiple versions of your resume, all from one document. Tailoring your resume to each job opportunity has never been so efficient or easy!

ResumeMaker Professional 15.0 can be purchased at major retail stores throughout the U.S. and Canada and online at www.resumemaker.com and carries a suggested retail price of $30. Colleges, universities, government agencies and public libraries can add this premium resume building program to their career centers to help students enter the workforce and unemployed workers find a job. To request an editor's review copy, please contact pr@individualsoftware.com or call 800-822-3522.

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About Individual Software: Founded in 1981, Individual Software is a leading publisher of personal productivity, business, and educational software.