
Readymade CVs
Winning CVs for Every Type of Job
Lynn Williams(Author)
Kogan Page Ltd (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 21. October 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
276 pages
978-0-7494-4274-3 (ISBN)
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Description
A good CV is an essential tool in the survival kit of every job hunter. It shows that you have the necessary qualities and qualifications that potential employers are looking for, and improves your chances of getting an interview.
This fully revised new edition of Readymade CVs makes the task of preparing a CV much easier. It shows you what information to include and what to leave out, how to present your CV and how to make a great first impression. There are even more easy-to-read sample CVs for a wide variety of jobs, ready to be adapted to your individual circumstances, and advice on:
overcoming common CV problems;
what to put on your CV if you've just left school;
CVs for specific jobs;
CVs for tricky situations.
This edition also includes the latest information on online CVs and electronic job-hunting as well as useful lists of action words and positive phrases to make your CV really stand out.
This fully revised new edition of Readymade CVs makes the task of preparing a CV much easier. It shows you what information to include and what to leave out, how to present your CV and how to make a great first impression. There are even more easy-to-read sample CVs for a wide variety of jobs, ready to be adapted to your individual circumstances, and advice on:
overcoming common CV problems;
what to put on your CV if you've just left school;
CVs for specific jobs;
CVs for tricky situations.
This edition also includes the latest information on online CVs and electronic job-hunting as well as useful lists of action words and positive phrases to make your CV really stand out.
Reviews / Votes
"Good guides" The Sun 'A resource book offering several ways to design your CV for a multitude of needs... I particularly like the chapter on CV's for tricky situations such as returning work, issues of age, unemployment and career change.' All About Money MakingMore details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 135 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7494-4274-3 (9780749442743)
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Person
Lynn Williams
Lynn Williams is a career counsellor and trainer who runs workshops on CV writing and interview techniques. She writes regularly for a wide range of publications on job-search and career issues and is also the author of Readymade CVs, 30 Minutes to Prepare the Perfect CV and Readymade Job Search Letters (both published by Kogan Page).
Lynn Williams is a career counsellor and trainer who runs workshops on CV writing and interview techniques. She writes regularly for a wide range of publications on job-search and career issues and is also the author of Readymade CVs, 30 Minutes to Prepare the Perfect CV and Readymade Job Search Letters (both published by Kogan Page).