Preparing the Perfect CV


Book Description

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.




Perfect CV


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Bestselling Perfect CV is essential reading for anyone who's applying for jobs. Written by a leading HR professional with years of experience, it explains what recruiters are looking for, gives practical advice about how to show yourself in your best light, and provides real-life examples to help you improve your CV. Whether you're a graduate looking to take the first step on the career ladder, or you're planning an all-important job change, Perfect CV will help you stand out from the competition. The Perfect series is a range of practical guides that give clear and straightforward advice on everything from getting your first job to choosing your baby's name. Written by experienced authors offering tried-and-tested tips, each book contains all you need to get it right first time.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Resume, 5th Edition


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Resumé: revamped for the times, technology, and the recession . . . The recession has made finding a job harder than ever. Everything now takes place online, and a resumé's preparation is different than even a few years ago. This new edition has changed with the times, focusing on what's most important in an electronic resumé. Full of successful resumé samples and cover letters, the book also focuses on the key words and phrases that will bring readers' resumés to the top of the HR pile. • More than 100 samples of real-life resumés and cover letters, many of them new • Founded in real-life experience without the rigid resume-writing rules of other guides • Ideal for all job seekers, from new grads to the laid off worker, new mothers to senior citizens




The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Resume


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Includes tips on writing an effective resume, creating an accurate yet impressive job statement, networking, using software programs and other resume technologies, and making the most of your experience.




The Ultimate CV Book


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Does your CV have what it takes to get you to the interview?What makes a great CV anyway?How do you make your CV stand out from the crowd?From the author of the best-selling job-hunting book of all time, Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions, comes the complete guide to creating the ultimate CV.Martin Yate, who is widely respected as the expert on all careers matters, describes how to create an irresistible CV that will open the doors to job interviews and the offers you want. In his inspiring style he covers all aspects of this crucial part of the job-hunting process, such as how to:turn plain facts about yourself into a powerful sales pitch;make your CV stand out and grab an employer's attention;produce an electronic CV and use it on the Internet;write a cover letter that will guarantee your CV gets read.The Ultimate CV Book also contains 100 samples of job-winning CVs and CVs for special situations to help every job hunter make the grade. Now you can make any employer want to hire you and turn the job of your dreams into a reality.







Knockout Cv: How To Get Noticed, Get Interviewed & Get Hired


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John Lees shows you how to write CVs and cover letters that convey your strengths quickly and get you into the interview process.




How to Write a Brilliant CV


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How do you get your CV to the top of the pile? When you apply for a job, your CV is compared to hundreds of others. You've only got the time it takes the employer to scan the pages to show how brilliant you are. How do you impress them when you don't know what employers are actually looking for? Now fully updated and revised to give you the most up-to-date and effective guidance, Brilliant CV tells you what a prospective employer is looking for and how to write it - now. Learn how to write CVs that make the shortlist; understand what employers love and loathe; revamp your existing CV with minimum effort; learn how to make the most of online applications and social media. Find out what works in the real world and learn how to put it into practice through examples, exercises, samples and templates. With brilliant new chapters on how to tackle online applications and using social media to land that perfect job, you'll be well prepared and ready to really shine and stand out from the rest.




Perfect Numerical and Logical Test Results


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-Have you been asked to sit a numerical or logical reasoning test? -Do you need some help preparing for the questions you'll be asked? -Do you want to make sure you perform to the best of your abilities? Perfect Numerical and Logical Test Results is an essential guide for anyone who wants to secure their ideal job. Written by two experts in occupational and clinical psychology, it explains how numerical and logical tests work, gives helpful pointers to help you prepare for the big day, and provides professionally constructed sample questions so that you can practise at home. It also contains an in-depth section on online testing - the route that more and more recruiters are choosing to take. Whether you're a graduate looking to take the first step on the career ladder, or you're planning an all-important job change, Perfect Numerical and Logical Test Results has everything you need to make sure you stand out from the competition. The Perfect series is a range of practical guides that give clear and straightforward advice on everything from getting your first job to choosing your baby's name. Written by experienced authors offering tried-and-tested tips, each book contains all you need to get it right first time.




How to Write the Perfect Resume


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In today's brutally competitive job market, it's more important than ever for your resume to stand out and capture the attention of potential employers. Unfortunately, most people go about this the wrong way. In this step-by-step, comprehensive guide, Dan breaks down the exact method he's carefully developed over a period of ten years to develop rock solid resumes that get results--no matter which job you're trying to land. By following the principles outlined in this book, you can turn your job search around and get one step closer to the job you've always dreamed of!