Creating a Successful Cv

by Simon Howard

At last, a guide to résumé writing whose every page is as quickly scannable as they say a good résumé should be. In 72 brightly designed pages, this pocket-size career helper walks you through the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 075130770X
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.0" x 0.2" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

Concise And Practical Resume Advice

The DK "Essential Managers" series is a great value in the world of business publications. They are all very goal oriented and full of practical, real-world advice that is universally applicable. In this volume Simon Howard (Robert Heller is often incorrectly credited with authorship) details the basics of resume writing and job search skills. The advice is generally excellent and is concisely delivered with separate chapters focusing on important resume writing skills such as format (mainly chronological versus functional), dealing with employment agencies, formulating cover letters, presentation of education and experience, etc. In the final few pages he provides samples of resumes of differing focus for diverse situations such as first time job seeker, returning to work, career changers, etc. This is not a book of numerous differing sample resumes to be used as templates, rather, it is a quick reference guide to the basics of resume writing and job searches. The book is not exhaustive, but is not meant to be: it is compact, practical, and easy to use. I recommend this book, especially to people just beginning to formulate their resume.