CVs, Resumes, and LinkedIn: A Guide to Professional English

Adrian Wallwork

Jun 2014 · Springer

About this ebook

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!

Ratings and reviews

This book did not address my resume needs because the information was not generalized. The information was geared towards professionals that are in the technical field:

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About the author

Wallwork, a native English speaker from the UK, has 25 years of experience teaching English at various IT companies in Pisa, Italy. He has published 13 books with Springer Science+Business Media.