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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!
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Adrian Wallwork is the author of more than 30 English Language Teaching (ELT) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) textbooks. He has trained several thousand PhD students and researchers from 40 countries to prepare and give presentations. Since 1984 he has been revising research manuscripts through his own proofreading and editing service.
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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!
