
The 7 Second CV
How to Land the Interview
James Reed(Author)
Virgin Books (Publisher)
Published on 3. January 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-7535-5307-7 (ISBN)
Description
Write a killer CV and land your dream job.
It takes an employer just seven seconds to save or reject a job applicant's CV. In this book, James Reed - chairman of REED, Britain's largest recruitment company - offers invaluable and specific advice on what employers want to see in the CVs they receive and how you can stand out from the crowd.
Unlike other career development books, the honest advice presented here has been compiled from one-to-one interviews, surveys and countrywide workshops across REED's network of recruitment consultants. This book is an accessible and enjoyable read, intensely practical and packed with pull-out quotes, layout examples and tips.
Find out what future employers are looking for and take the first step to start loving Mondays again.
It takes an employer just seven seconds to save or reject a job applicant's CV. In this book, James Reed - chairman of REED, Britain's largest recruitment company - offers invaluable and specific advice on what employers want to see in the CVs they receive and how you can stand out from the crowd.
Unlike other career development books, the honest advice presented here has been compiled from one-to-one interviews, surveys and countrywide workshops across REED's network of recruitment consultants. This book is an accessible and enjoyable read, intensely practical and packed with pull-out quotes, layout examples and tips.
Find out what future employers are looking for and take the first step to start loving Mondays again.
Reviews / Votes
Great advice for anyone who wants to win an interview * Lord Alan Sugar *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Ebury Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 134 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
219 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7535-5307-7 (9780753553077)
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E-Book
01/2019
1st Edition
Virgin Digital
€14.99
Available for download
Person
James Reed is the Chairman and CEO of Reed - Britain's biggest and best known recruitment brand. Reed is a values led and purpose driven Philanthropy Company (PhilCo) that has been improving lives through work since 1960.
He is a regular media commentator on work and labour market issues, with appearances on BBC News, Sky News, BBC Radio 2 and The Apprentice. James has also contributed to a wide range of publications including the Financial Times, Harvard Business Review and the Sunday Times.
James is the author of six books; Karma Capitalism, Life's Work, The Happy Recruiter, The 7-Second CV, Why You? 101 Interview Questions You'll Never Fear Again and Put Your Mindset to Work, which he co-authored with Dr Paul Stoltz. James also hosts the chart-topping business podcast James Reed: All About Business.
He is a regular media commentator on work and labour market issues, with appearances on BBC News, Sky News, BBC Radio 2 and The Apprentice. James has also contributed to a wide range of publications including the Financial Times, Harvard Business Review and the Sunday Times.
James is the author of six books; Karma Capitalism, Life's Work, The Happy Recruiter, The 7-Second CV, Why You? 101 Interview Questions You'll Never Fear Again and Put Your Mindset to Work, which he co-authored with Dr Paul Stoltz. James also hosts the chart-topping business podcast James Reed: All About Business.