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!
