Knockout CV: How to Get Noticed, Get Interviewed & Get Hired
Language: English
Published by McGraw-Hill Education - Europe, 2013
Series: Book 34 of 37 - UK PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS Management/Business
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2013. UK ed. Paperback. John Lees shows you how to write CVs and cover letters that convey your strengths quickly and get you into the interview process. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: VSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 308. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
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- Title
- Knockout CV: How to Get Noticed, Get Interviewed & Get Hired
- Author
- John Lees
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
- Publication year
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0077152859
- ISBN 13
- 9780077152857
- Series
- Book 34 of 37: UK PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS Management/Business
Carol Lewis, Business Features Editor, The Times
It doesn't take months to learn how to write a CV that works, but it does take a few hours. This book is designed to take you through that process quickly, taking some short cuts, encouraging your readers to say one simple word: "yes".
Features:
- Step by step approach to building a CV from scratch
- Detailed advice on getting bullet points and the profile right
- Example CVs, including entry level and executive CVs
- Demystifying of CV formats and styles, including 'hybrid', competency-based and functional CVs
"A comprehensive and practical guide to building arelevant, evidence-based CV which will win the recruiter'sattention."
Liz Mason, Associate Director, Alumni Career Services,London Business School, UK
"You write a CV for a purpose: to get a job. Knockout CV works backwards from the desired result, analysing each feature of the CV from the perspective of impact on the decision-maker. No frills, no diversions, simply full of practical help."
Shirley Anderson, HR Director, Talent and Reward, Pilkington Group Limited
"This book is essential reading for anyone considering a career move or applying for another position... This is an excellent, practical guide which I believe will really make the difference to securing that interview."
Christine Gaskell, Chair, Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership and former HR Director, Bentley Motors Ltd
"John Lees leads you back to the basic document of so manyjob-hunting campaigns, and yet again opens your eyes to seethe real underlying principles. His clear and authoritative voice brings life back into what is often seen as a routine activity - CV writing - yet is so important in today's hyper-competitive job market."
Matthias Feist, Head of Careers & Business Relations atRegent's University London, UK and Chair of PlaceNet: Placements in Industry Network
"John has produced an honest and authentic approach to creating a winning CV which speaks to your strengths, and will make the difference to getting noticed and in front of the selection panel."
Angella Clarke-Jervoise, Big 4 Partner Recruiter andInternational Career Coach
Praise for John Lees' careers books:
"When I read John's writing, two things happen. First, I feel as if he's standing right there, personally advising me. And second, I always come away thinking over the issue in a new way. It's a rare, but very useful, gift."
Sarah Green, Associate Editor, Harvard Business Review
"I know first-hand the joy that being in the right career can bring and I commend John Lees for his books and seminars which help other people do just that."
Rosemary Conley CBE
"John Lees is the Career Professional's professional; thedoyen of careers experts. His books and advice have helpedcountless numbers of people to enjoy better, more fulfilling careers."
Dr Harry Freedman, Career and Business Strategist,Hanover Executive
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