Product Description

∗ Information on 40 different countries, including the United States
∗ Includes job sources, Internet sites, work permit/visa requirements, interviewing, and cultural advice
"Until The Global Resume and CV Guide, there has not been any information regarding country–specific job application guidelines for candidates who want to take the international job search into their own hands . . . The Global Guide is an outstanding resource."
–Daniel Mensch, Associate Partner, Andersen Consulting, Sweden
MASTER THE RULES OF THE GLOBAL JOB MARKET COUNTRY BY COUNTRY
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?
Commerce has gone global, and so have careers. If you want to capitalize on rapidly expanding opportunities outside your native land, this unique, comprehensive guide gives you the knowledge you need to make your very best impression anywhere in the world. Experts from more than forty countries–from Argentina and the Baltics to Saudi Arabia,Thailand, the UK, and the US–share cultural do′s and don′ts, business practices, and job–hunting tips and help you create a winning resume tailored to the specific requirements of your target nation.
How to Get the Job You Want in Any Country
∗ Country–by–country overviews of 40 countries in North and South America, Asia, Europe, the Baltics, and more
∗ How to match your resume/cv to the country
∗ Cover letters
∗ Job sources
∗ Internet sites
∗ Work permits and visas
∗ Interview tips
∗ Cultural advice

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #527854 in Books
• Published on: 2000-11-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

Paul McMahon, COO of AMROP International
"Any person aspiring to a position of responsibility should live and work in at least one other culture. Mary Anne Thompson's book delivers more than its title suggests. It will serve as your guide to choosing a country and then provide you with the tools to make a positive first impression. The Global Resume and CV Guide contains critical information on how to 'culturally sensitize' all aspects of the international job search-from detailed advice on how to write a resume/CV to practical tips on how to handle yourself in the interview."

Karen Hinchliffe, Global HR Solutions partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers
"The Global Resume and CV Guide creates a "win-win" situation for everyone. With the great increase in cross-border recruiting, this book will provide HR managers with a one-of-a-kind resource for evaluating resumes/CV's from other countries. In addition, by reading The Global Resume and CV Guide, job candidates will know in advance how to best describe their backgrounds relative to the particular market. The similarities between the country requirements are many, but not understanding the differences can have deadly consequences for even the most qualified candidates."

Review
"...this book is a must have for the serious job seeker..." (The Weekly Telegraph, 19 August 2002)