Australian Resumes for Dummies

This review gives a verdict on the book based on three options:

• Bypass: Little of value. Give it a miss.
• Borrow: Some value but insufficient to warrant a purchase so borrow from a library.
• Buy: Valuable ideas and information, a worthwhile investment.

Title: Australian Resumes for Dummies

Author: Amanda McCarthy

Publisher: Wiley Publishing Australia

Year published: 2008

Nationality: Australian

RRP: $39.95

Flavour: This reference book, written by an HR practioner and professional resumer writer, provides a comprehensive coverage of resume writing. The book is packed with practical tips and examples. Chapters are included on electronic resumes, job searching, resume formats, overcoming resume dilemmas such as dealing with career gaps,  cover letters. A suite of resume examples are provided catering for graduates, government jobs, executives

There is an index but no bibliography, although there are website references in the book.

Verdict: This book is a valuable resource and will particularly help people wanting to put results into their resumes and find examples of how to format a resume. Definitely borrow or buy.

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