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Did you know that in Japan, the job application or rirekisho is a handwritten two-page form that is purchased from the local stationery store? That in the US, attaching a photo to your resume/cv is a faux pas that tells the employer you do not know the rules? That in Sweden, your resume/cv should be signed by someone who can attest that what you wrote is true? That in Korea, it is important to state on your resume/cv if you are the eldest child in the family? (more…)

The book divides its attention to (1) basics of CV/Resume writing; (2) country-specific format and style of Resume, contributed by actual human resource specialist for each of the country listed; (3) interview guidelines for different regions of the globe. I found the format of the book itself helpful; its contents even more so. The guidelines are clear and concise, and works well for both young professionals and students alike. As a junior university student looking for an international job, the subtle nuances of the differences between writing a CV for, say, Europe and Japan, as written in this book allows me to do my “homework” before sending them, which hopefully may increase one’s chances of landing a job interview. (more…)

A must-have for any job hunter, this insightful resource offers tried-and-tested tips towards creating a flawless résumé. Every detail of compiling your résumé is addressed, from the layout to the proper use of language and punctuation, and sample résumés are provided for comparison. Information on what qualities companies desire as well as instructions on how to discover and emphasize your individual potential within your résumé is also included alongside a variety of invaluable checklists that will ensure all vital details are addressed. Whether you are just starting out or looking to climb the next rung in the work force, this guidebook will make it all possible. (more…)

The most effective CV you’ll ever write.

The best interview you’ll ever give.

This revolution in the way we sell ourselves in CV and at interview is based on the Elevator Pitch concept and has now been endorsed and recommended by over 40 of the world’s leading business schools and universities, from Kellogg to Columbia in the US, from Insead to London Business School in Europe and from Otago to Sydney in Asia-Pacific.

The Elevator Pitch prioritises who you are and how you work, the qualities that you are employed for, rather than what you did and where you worked, your past, which is the emphasis of a traditional CV. The Elevator Pitch shifts the focus from your perspective to the employer’s perspective and from the past to the future.

It’s a way of presenting yourself that makes more sense to the employer, and allows you to sell yourself more effectively. It’s a way of writing a CV and preparing for interview that will vastly increase your chances of getting the job.

Employers now are focused very much on competencies as a way of deciding who to employ. This is the book that shows you have to bring your competencies to the forefront. In a time when there are far more graduates than top class graduate jobs, standing out from the crowd is vital. This is the book to show you how.

The second edition incorporates feedback from the authors’ global seminar and lecture program, meetings with careers advisors at these institutions as well as helping hundreds of people create their job winning CVs.

When you apply for a job, your CV is compared to hundreds of others. You’ve only got the time it takes the employer to scan the pages to show how brilliant you are. How do you impress them when you don’t know what employers are actually looking for? This book tells you what they want to read – and how to write it.

This bestselling guide is based on research among employers and recruiters, revealing what they look for and how the recruitment industry operates, and will show you:

* how to put together a brilliant CV from scratch
* how to revamp an existing CV to make it brilliant
* examples and explanations of CVs that employers love and those they loathe
* how to address tricky CV questions

Updated and refreshed to include new examples, techniques and innovative ways to write highly effective content, this guide ensure you know what works in the real world.

This is one of the better executive resume reference book I had come across. If you are in the transition to your mid-career, and is having trouble to put your career in a bigger picture so that people can understand, then the author has done a wonderful job in offering you examples and insights on how to put things in order

This practical and helpful guide takes you step by step through the process of writing and formatting a job-winning resume. Steven Provenzano starts off with advice on identifying and expressing one’s special talents and abilities. Worksheets are included throughout to help readers get organized and motivated.