How to write a CV that really works : a concise, clear and comprehensive guide to writing an effective CV /: a concise, clear and comprehensive guide to writing an effective CV. (2014)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Paul McGee.
• Authors: McGee, Paul, 1964-
• Contents: Cover; Title; Copyright; Preface; 1 Who Needs a CV Anyway?; Learning to market yourself; Who needs a CV?; Making a CV work for you; Your chance to 'sell' not 'tell'; Investing some time in shaping your life; Action and reflection; 2 So What Have You Got To Sell?; There's more to you than meets the eye; Doing a personal stock take; Evaluating your people skills; Evaluating your manual/practical skills; Evaluating your communication skills; Evaluating your mathematical/mental skills; Assessing your problem solving skills; Evaluating your creative skills; Identifying your achievements. Case studiesAction and reflection; 3 Have I Got News For You; Reasons for rejection; How to sell yourself in 30 seconds; Presenting your career history; Dealing with or without qualifications; Making your training catch their eye; Using hobbies and interests to sell yourself; Putting across personal details; Using references; Case studies; Action and reflection; 4 There's More Than One Way to Present Yourself; Putting on the style -- which approach to take; Getting the length and layout right; Making first impressions count; Example CVs; Giving the reader what they want to read; Case studies. Action and reflection5 Getting the Introductions Right; Planning a great covering letter; Handwriting or word-processed?; Putting a positive letter together; Applying over the Internet; Analysing a job advert; Looking at some examples; Case studies; Action and reflection; 6 Using Your CV to Open Doors; Tapping into the unadvertised job market; How to speculate; Using your contacts; Making yourself known -- how agencies can help; Putting your speculating into action; Case studies; Action and self-assessment; 7 And Your Chosen Subject Is . . .You -- The Interview; Preparing for your interview. The two main types of interviewDiscover what questions they're bound to ask; How well do you know your CV?; Case studies; Convincing the interviewer you're telling the truth; Case studies; Action and reflection; 8 Some Final Thoughts; Discover the vital ingredient of success -- attitude; Putting your CV to work; Adapting to the changing times; How to respond to change; The CV as a 'pick-me-up'; Developing your dynamic document; Case studies; Action and self-assessment; More Sample Covering Letters; Another Sample CV; Glossary; Further Reading; Useful Addresses; Useful Website Addresses; Index.
• Edition: Revised and updated 4th edition
• Publisher Details: Oxford : How To Books
• Publication Date: 2014
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 650.142; Resumes (Employment); Cover letters; Job hunting; Resumes (Employment); Resumes (Employment); Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781848035911; 1848035918; 9781848033573; 1848033575
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: CIP data; resource not viewed.
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