CVs For Dummies (UK Edition) - Softcover

Ferguson, Lois-Andrea; Lain-Kennedy, Joyce

Softcover

ISBN 10: 047074491X ISBN 13: 9780470744918

Publisher: For Dummies, 2009

Synopsis

A high quality CV is essential for anyone who wants to get ahead, especially in today’s competitive job market. This fully updated guide shows readers how to create a brilliant CV that’ll get them noticed – and the job they deserve. With dozens of useful sample CVs from a diverse range of industries and age groups, plus advice on structure, language and classic CV mistakes that could be holding them back, this book is the easiest way to a CV tune-up, and a dream job.

The new and updated CVs For Dummies 2^nd Edition contains:

• Information on bouncing back from redundancy
• Tips on looking for work in a hostile job market
• Extended information on the graduate recruitment process
• A question and answer section on online application forms
• A brand new chapter on cover letters

CVs For Dummies 2^nd Edition covers:

Part I: Pitching Your CVs in a Fierce Marketplace

• Chapter 1: The Versatile CV Is So Five Minutes Ago
• Chapter 2: New Quick Ways to Find the Right Jobs
• Chapter 3: Make Your CV Stand Out Among the Web giants
• Chapter 4: Familiar Search Tools Making a Stance

Part II: The Rise and Reign of the Powerful CV

• Chapter 5: Creating Your Best CV
• Chapter 6: Flowing Contents vs. Jarring Detail
• Chapter 7: Words That Always Make the Mark
• Chapter 8: Catch The Eye In Three Seconds With Design
• Chapter 9: CVs for Your Life’s Changing Phases
• Chapter 10: The Graduate vs. the Corporate World
• Chapter 11: The Bare Essentials: That Crucial Cover Letter

Part III: Bringing It All Together

• Chapter 12: A Sampling of Targeted CVs by Industry and Career Field 
• Chapter 13: A Sampling of Targeted CVs  by Experience Level and Age
• Chapter 14: A Sampling of Targeted CVs  for Special Circumstances
• Chapter 15: A Sampling of Extreme CV Makeovers
• Chapter 16: Successful Solutions to CV Problems

Part IV: Launching Your CV Into Orbit

• Chapter 17: References Authenticate Your CV
• Chapter 18: Follow-up on Launch and Touch down
• Chapter 19: Almost Got the Interview Date? Prepare Yourself

Part V: The Part of Tens

• Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Prove Your Claims
• Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Improve Your CV
• Chapter 22: Ten Tips on Choosing Professional CV Help
• Chapter 23: Ten Things that Annoy Recruiters
• Chapter 24: Your Ten-Point CV Checklist

About this title

About the Author

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.

From the Back Cover

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

• How to write a punchy cover letter

• Dozens of sample CVs to help you get yours just right

From the Inside Flap

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

• How to write a punchy cover letter

• Dozens of sample CVs to help you get yours just right

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 047074491X
• ISBN 13: 9780470744918
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272