Careers: Resumes / Cover Letters

Provides insight and advice for all the essential elements of the job-hunting process, from organizing and perfecting your resume to the ins and outs of submitting it to employers to preparing for an interview and answering tough questions.

Practical tips and tricks for standing out from the crowd and getting the job you want. Applying for jobs in today's tight job market can seem like an overwhelming process.

Are you a graduate, postgraduate or PhD student? Are you simply looking for a new job in the private or public sector, in research or industry? If your aim is to produce a professional CV or resume, then this book is for you. Based on interviews with recruiters and HR managers, and an analysis of hundreds of CVs from around 40 different countries, the book is structured as a series of FAQs. Topics covered include: how recruiters and HR people analyse a CV whether using a template is a good idea the difference between a CV and a resume how to present your personal details and whether to include a photo how to write an Executive Summary what to write in each section (Education, Work Experience, Skills, Personal Interests) how to write dates how to highlight your language, communication and team skills how to get and write references You will also learn some hints and strategies for writing a: cover letter LinkedIn profile reference letter bio The last chapter of the book contains a simple template to help you get the job of your dreams!

New-style job messages that get you in the door and on your way up. From sparkling cover letters to six-word bios, a fresh bevy of job search letters has grown powerfully useful for successful career communications.

Minimal job experience? No problem! You've just graduated and are ready to land your first real job after college or high school. But how do you write the first résumé and cover letter of your career if you don't have any previous jobs to list?

Maximize your degree and land the job you want with RÉSUMÉS, COVER LETTERS, NETWORKING, AND INTERVIEWING.