| Description |
1 online resource (168 pages) : illustrations. |
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text file |
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PDF |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
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Guides to professional English
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Guides to professional English.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
The Qualities of a Good CV and Resume -- Templates -- Writing Dates -- Personal Details -- The Photograph -- Objectives, Executive Summaries and Personal Statements -- Education -- Work Experience -- Skills -- Personal Interests -- References and Reference Letters -- Cover Letters -- Writing a Bio -- Using LinkedIn -- Final Thoughts. |
| Summary |
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! Adrian Wallwork is the author of over 30 books aimed at helping non-native English speakers to communicate more effectively in English. He has published 13 books with Springer Science+Business Media. Other books in this Professional English series include: Email and Commercial Correspondence User Guides, Manuals, and Technical Writing Meetings, Negotiations, and Socializing Presentations, Demos, and Training Sessions Telephone and Helpdesk Skills. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
LinkedIn (Electronic resource)
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LinkedIn (Electronic resource) |
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LinkedIn (Electronic resource) |
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Résumés (Employment) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Résumés (Employment) |
| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Subject |
English language -- Business English -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Management. |
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Reference. |
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English language -- Business English. |
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Skills. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Handbook.
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Electronic books.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Cvs, Resumes, Cover Letters and Linkedin. Springer Verlag 2014 9781493906468 (OCoLC)869774544 |
| ISBN |
9781493906475 (electronic book) |
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149390647X (electronic book) |
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1493906461 (print) |
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9781493906468 (print) |
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9781493906482 (print) |
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1493906488 |
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9781493906468 |
| Standard No. |
10.1007/978-1-4939-0647-5 |
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