Preparing the Perfect CV: How to Make a Great Impression and Get the Job You Want - Softcover

Corfield, Rebecca

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749448555 ISBN 13: 9780749448554

Publisher: Kogan page, 2006

Synopsis

Every job hunter needs an impressive CV that describes their educational and professional history. A well-prepared and individually tailored CV is invaluable and can greatly improve a candidate's chances of getting the job they want. Preparing The Perfect CV provides all the answers about where to start. This bestselling guide will be welcomed by job-seekers of every age and calibre, from school leavers to those wishing to return to work after a career break. It demonstrates how different CVs can perform better at different levels of ability and types of work. It analyses the content and presentation of a well-prepared CV, using examples to demonstrate what an asset a good CV can be. Complete with new CV templates to get readers started and a comprehensive checklist of dos and don'ts.

About this title

About the Author

Rebecca Corfield is a writer and expert on career development, management and presentation. A former President of the Institute of Career Guidance, she is in demand as a coach and trainer. Rebecca is also the author of the best-selling titles, Successful Interview Skills, Preparing the Perfect CV, Preparing the Perfect Job Application (all published by Kogan Page).

For more information visit her website: www.rebeccatee.com

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Contents

1. What is a CV?

What does a CV look like?

What does curriculum vitae mean?

What is in a CV?

How do you start to write a CV?

How long should a CV be?

Dos and don'ts

Points to remember

2. What is a CV used for?

How can a CV enhance your job prospects?

How do you start to compile an effective CV?

The importance of presentation

Stressing your good points

Dos and don'ts

Points to remember

3. The content of your CV

The most common CV mistakes

What should be included?

Getting started

Making your CV stand out

Dos and don'ts

Points to remember

4. Presentation

Written or typed?

Order

Length

Layout

Adding emphasis

Sending your CV by e-mail

Dos and don'ts

Points to remember

5. Guidelines and examples

Dos and don'ts

Examples of CVs

School leaver

College leaver

Graduate (Version 1)

Graduate (Version 2)

Voluntary experience

Many jobs

Gaps between jobs

Woman returner

Career changer

After redundancy

US style

Freestyle (Version 1)

Freestyle (Version 2)

6. Preparing your own CV

Step-by-step guide

What goes in a covering letter?

Examples of covering letters

Conclusion

Dos and don'ts

Points to remember

7. Using the internet

Using the internet to help you prepare your CV

Applying for jobs online

Dos and don'ts

Points to remember

The 1 best sites for jobseekers

Other useful sites

Edition details

• Publisher: Kogan page
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749448555
• ISBN 13: 9780749448554
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 128