Author Description

In this book, you'll learn many helpful tips for writing a good resume. This book will help anyone looking to get a new job, change their career, or who is targeting that big promotion. The author proposes that there is no individual technique or 'trick' that makes a resume effective. In reality, a resume is constructed in a number of smaller ways: the 'marginal gains' of the title. Written in straightforward, no-nonsense language the book describes 80 simple and easy steps to improving your own resume to get the very best out of your career history. The book covers the all-important questions such as: - How long should it be? - What does a great resume look like? - How to write an effective Professional Profile that sells you in a few lines - How to write your previous employment history to showcase your experience and skills - How to cover your education and training history effectively - How to maximize your references Also covered within the book are important aspects beyond the resume such as: - How to write professional cover letters which encourage the reader to read your resume - Working with recruitment agencies to achieve your career goals