The Global Resume and CV Guide
Publisher: Wiley
Published: October 17, 2000
Language: eng
Number of pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9780471380764
First sentence: The continental area of Argentina is approximately 2,800,000 square kilometers.
Description: "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."--BOOK JACKET.