How to write a CV that will get you an interview
Every day thousands of hopefuls send off their badly composed CVs, that don't communicate the right message, in pursuit of jobs they simply don't understand.
Why You? draws on John Lee's 20 years experience of training recruiters to offer his insider secrets on what really gets a CV noticed and read.
If you want your CV to get you short listed it is not just what it looks like but what it says and how it communicates most succinctly what you have to offer.
At the heart of this book is the need to choose and build on the right format to match your needs and aspirations and how to tailor it to ensure an employer can spot that your skills and competencies match their needs.
The book is founded on extensive research amongst employers which offers fresh insights into the way employers read CVs, the things they love and hate to see and their opinions on how to write an effective CV.
About the author
John Lees is one of the UK's most prominent career transition coaches with 20 years experience of training recruiters.
He specialises in helping career changers gain the confidence and skills to find a job they will love and overcome barriers in the way of success.
John is a regular contributor to The Times, The Guardian, Personnel Today and People Management.
He is the author of the following bestselling titles: How To Get A Job You'll Love which focuses on helping the reader identify the kind of career they really want by discovering what really interests them, what their hidden skills are and how to tap into these talents.
Why You? CV Messages To Win Jobs which draws on extensive research into the way employers read CVs and how to develop the right format to match the readers needs and aspirations to get onto that all important shortlist.
Table of contents
PART 1 ' Understanding CVs And Their Impact Getting Your Message Across How Employers React to CVs CV Basics Where do you want your CV to take you?
PART 2 ' Composing Your CV Choosing the right format Cutting to the Chase - The Straight-In CV Front Page News ' the Profile-led CV The Exact Art Of Profile Writing Broadcasting your Achievements Completing Your CV
PART 3 ' Making Your CV Work For You Integrating Your Message Into A Multi-Strategy Job Search Getting Through A Competency Screening Cover Letters & Speculative Approaches Using Your CV Online Appendix ' Useful Web Sites
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