Get That Job with the Right CV

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Gray, Julie 저자(글)

Teach Yourself · 2010년 03월 26일

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'Get That Job With The Right CV' shows you how to write the best possible CV to land that perfect job. It covers everything from layout and format, to tailoring your CV for different job applications.
Julie Gray is a professional CV writer who writes tailored CVs for the CV Centre. She also writes copy for corporations, agencies, SMEs and individuals.
Julie Gray is a professional writer for the UK's leading CV service, The CV Centre.
A fraction of the price of a professional CV writing service
Clearly laid out with lots of sample CVs
Clearly laid out with lots of sample CVs, innovative exercises and author insights, it will help you create the right CV for the right job
Focusses on how to make your CV the best showcase for you rather than following a format
Stand out from the competition and get that perfect job with this essential guide to writing and refining your CV
Take advantage of the unrivalled professional expertise of Julie Gray from the CV Centre, the UK 's leading CV service
Takes a 'Good-better-best' approach that guides you to the best possible result
The step-by-step approach removes the stress of CV-writing and gives you clear advice on what to put in, what not to put in, and what angle to take with your CV
Written by an expert author with professional experience in writing CVs
CV trends come and go; concise, effective communication is eternally well-received. This step-by-step guide to writing and refining a CV focuses on communicating who you are and showing off your skills, talents and all you have to offer. Not only does this book look at how to write the best CV for you, it takes a brave look at the kinds of things you could or should be doing - from school leaver to senior manager - throughout your working and personal life to enhance the foundations of your CV. In addition it covers the potential pitfalls, including excessive jargon, 'borrowing' sample CVs from the Internet, omissions and stretching the truth! So, when you send off your CV for that dream job you'll be able to do it with complete confidence! NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of accounting. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it. A new title from Teach Yourself, a leader in business skills. Whether you're starting your own business or want to get a promotion, we've got the right book for you.
CV trends come and go; concise, effective communication is eternally well-received. This step-by-step guide to writing and refining a CV focuses on communicating who you are and showing off your skills, talents and all you have to offer. With plenty of good-better-best examples, it can help anyone at any level to create a CV that any recruiter will appreciate, respect and remember. Good communicators are always highly sought after: your well-written CV is the first and best way to prove this skill. Not only does this book look at how to write the best CV for you, it takes a brave look at the kinds of things you could or should be doing - from school leaver to senior manager - throughout your working and personal life to enhance the foundations of your CV. In addition it covers the potential pitfalls, including excessive jargon, 'borrowing' sample CVs from the Internet;omissions and stretching the truth! So, when you send off your CV for that dream job you'll be able to do it with complete confidence!
Get that Job with the Right CVwill teach you how to write the best possible CV to land that perfect job. It covers everything from layout and format, through to perfecting a jargon-free writing style, avoiding common pitfalls and tailoring your CV to different jobs. Julie Gray's in-depth professional advice and friendly style will guide you through every step of the CV writing process with humour and practicality and give you real confidence to effectively showcase your skills to employers. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of how to get your CV right. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
Get that Job with the Right CV will teach you how to write the best possible CV to land that perfect job. It covers everything from layout and format, through to perfecting a jargon-free writing style, avoiding common pitfalls and tailoring your CV to different jobs. Julie Gray's in-depth professional advice will guide you through every step of the CV writing process, and give you real confidence to effectively showcase your skills to employers.NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of your Mac. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of your Mac. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
[Teach Yourself] Get that Job with the Right CVwill teach you how to write the best possible CV to land that perfect job. It covers everything from layout and format, through to perfecting a jargon-free writing style, avoiding common pitfalls and tailoring your CV to different jobs. Julie Gray's in-depth professional advice and friendly style will guide you through every step of the CV writing process with humour and practicality and give you real confidence to effectively showcase your skills to employers. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of how to get your CV right. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
How to explain gaps in employment, how to align text, how to live up to a great CV at an interview--answers to all the big and small questions that add up to best possible CV From layout, format, and perfecting a jargon-free writing style to avoiding common pitfalls and tailoring a resume to different jobs, this reference offers professional advice to guide job-seekers through every step of the CV writing process with humor and practicality, and offering the real confidence needed to effectively showcase skills to employers. A step-by-step approach removes the stress of CV-writing and provides clear advice on what to put in, what not to put in, and what angle to take with each CV in order to stand out from the competition. Filled with sample CVs, innovative exercises, and author insights, this guide will help create the right CV for the right job.
CV trends come and go but this book will show you how to go from good to better to BEST in writing the CV that really reflects you and gets you the job that you want.
Get the job you want with this start-to-finish guide to writing the perfect CV.

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저자(글) Gray, Julie

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• : Section 1: INTRODUCTION: Chapter 1: How this book can help you to write or refine your CV: Section 2: PREPARING: Chapter 2: First steps getting the basic details together.: Chapter 3: Making it personal working out what makes you different.: Section 3: WRITING: Chapter 4: Knowing your true value how to SHORTlist your best points.: Chapter 5: Being selective understanding what employers really want to know.: Section 4: REFINING: Chapter 6: Writing well - effective language that will make you stand out.: Chapter 7: True lies when does marketing yourself strongly turn into deceit?: Chapter 8: Honest spin the right words to help smooth over trouble spots.: Chapter 9: Using jargon what to include, when to explain and things to avoid.: Section 5: TARGETING: Chapter 10: Being specific part I fitting a CV to the industry you want to work in.: Chapter 11: Being specific part II fitting a CV to the type of job you want.: Section 6: PRESENTING: Chapter 12: Laying out what should your finished CV actually look like?: Chapter 13: Formats paper, PC and alternatives; factors to consider.: Section 7: USING: Chapter 14: Staying fresh feedback and continuous improvement.: Chapter 15: Being consistent living up to a great CV at interview.: Chapter 14: Complementing your CV covering letters and application forms.: Section 8: FURTHER HELP: Chapter 17: Enhancing your employability when nothing else works: Chapter 18: Further resources.

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ISBN	9780340991503 ( 034099150X )
발행(출시)일자	2010년 03월 26일
쪽수	322쪽
크기	129 * 198 * 17 mm / 317 g
총권수	1권
언어	영어