CVs and Job Applications
Published on 8. January 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-19-860614-7 (ISBN)
Description
A book of practical advice and useful tips on how to design your CV and write successful job applications. This lively, accessible, and illustrated guide is divided into two sections. The first provides comprehensive advice on what to consider when putting a CV together, compiling an application, and going to the interview. Also covered are speculative and online applications, circumstances such as returning to work after a break or changing direction, references, and clarifying the job offer. The second section contains useful checklists and examples to aid and inspire the would-be interviewee.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
The One Step Ahead Series is for all those who want and need to communicate more effectively in a range of real-life situations. This book is aimed at all those who need to write applications, from students applying for courses or first jobs to professionals wishing to improve their CVs, application, and interview skills for a successful outcome.
Illustrations
cartoons, boxes, flow diagrams
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
201 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-860614-7 (9780198606147)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
PART A; 1. Setting the scene; 2. Groundwork; 3. The language of the job hunt; 4. CVs; 5. Covering letters; 6. Job application forms; 7. Speculative applications; 8. On-line applications; 9. Interviews; 10. Finishing Off; 11. Troubleshooting; PART B; Application flow chart; Examples; Checklists; Further resources; Index