CVs For Dummies

CVs for Dummies
2nd Edition
UK Edition
Learn to:
Write and format a persuasive CV that will get you noticed
Sell your best skills and highlight your achievements
Bounce back from redundancy no matter what your age
Use online recruitment methods to find your dream job
Joyce Lain Kennedy
Careers columnist and bestselling author
Lois–Andrea Ferguson
Careers and CV consultant
Revamp a flagging CV and stand head and shoulders above your competitors
Whether you′re an old hand or a job newbie, winning your dream role is hard work if you don′t have an impressive CV to back you up. This essential guide to planning and pitching a first–class CV gives you insider tips on what employers are looking for and how to get you noticed in a crowded market. Packed with numerous sample CVs to give you inspiration, this book is the easiest way to a CV tune–up – and your next job.
Know the marketplace – locate your dream job using the latest online and print directories and tailor your CV to each job role
Make it powerful – populate your CV with winning content by identifying your core strengths and selling points
Seize the opportunity – browse a selection of sample CVs for various industries and experience levels to find the right format for you
Get it out there – find referees, circulate your CV and bag yourself an interview without being pushy
Open the book and find:
Ways to use social networking sites, blogs and podcasts to get ahead
Eye–catching CV formats and classic designs for you to choose from
Tricks to turn a weak CV into a savvy selling tool
Key words and powerful phrases tailored to various industries
CV and application form tips for graduates
Advice on re–entering employment after time away< /li>
How to write a punchy cover letter
Dozens of sample CVs to help you get yours just right

Nota biograficzna:

Joyce Lain Kennedy is a popular careers writer and her ′Careers Now′ column appears in over 100 newspapers worldwide.
Lois–Andrea Ferguson is a Senior Consultant at Professional CV Services, where she helps people to invigorate their CVs. She is also a speaker at university and career events across the UK and has contributed to The Guardian newspaper′s online CV clinic.

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CVs for Dummies
2nd Edition
UK Edition
Learn to:
Write and format a persuasive CV that will get you noticed
Sell your best skills and highlight your achievements
Bounce back from redundancy no matter what your age
Use online recruitment methods to find your dream job
Joyce Lain Kennedy
Careers columnist and bestselling author
Lois–Andrea Ferguson
Careers and CV consultant
Revamp a flagging CV and stand head and shoulders above your competitors
Whether you′re an old hand or a job newbie, winning your dream role is hard work if you don′t have an impressive CV to back you up. This essential guide to planning and pitching a first–class CV gives you insider tips on what employers are looking for and how to get you noticed in a crowded market. Packed with numerous sample CVs to give you inspiration, this book is the easiest way to a CV tune–up – and your next job.
Know the marketplace – locate your dream job using the latest online and print directories and tailor your CV to each job role
Make it powerful – populate your CV with winning content by identifying your core strengths and selling points
Seize the opportunity – browse a selection of sample CVs for various industries and experience levels to find the r ight format for you
Get it out there – find referees, circulate your CV and bag yourself an interview without being pushy
Open the book and find:
Ways to use social networking sites, blogs and podcasts to get ahead
Eye–catching CV formats and classic designs for you to choose from
Tricks to turn a weak CV into a savvy selling tool
Key words and powerful phrases tailored to various industries
CV and application form tips for graduates
Advice on re–entering employment after time away
How to write a punchy cover letter
Dozens of sample CVs to help you get yours just right