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 demanded by a potential employer, and improves your chances of getting an interview. The new edition of this best-selling guide sets out the ground rules for preparing a CV by showing how to select which details go in and which stay out, how to lay out and present a CV and how to make a great first impression. There are even more easy-to-read sample CVs for a wide variety of jobs: practical, creative, administrative, sales and marketing, technical and management. They are ready to be adapted for your individual needs and are accompanied by downloadable online material - one sample letter for each job type. Readymade CVs also looks at specific 'tricky' situations such as getting your first job, returning to work after a career break, continuing in work as a mature employee or after retirement. With the addition of action words and positive phrases to help you put together the perfect CV for any job or situation, this is a comprehensive and indispensable resource.

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 cvsmakes 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 best-selling guide sets out the ground rules for preparing a CV by showing how to select which details go in and which stay out, how to lay out and present a CV and how to make a great first impression. It includes sample CVs for a wide variety of jobs: practical, creative, administrative, sales and marketing, technical and management, with online template CVs and covering letters ready for you to download and customise. Readymade CVs also looks at specific 'tricky' situations such as getting your first job, returning to work after a career break, continuing in work as a mature employee or after retirement. With the addition of action words and positive phrases to help you put together the perfect CV for any job or situation, this is a truly comprehensive and indispensable resource.

Praise and Reviews 'This is the first book I've seen which specifically deals with letters... A really useful resource.'- Phoenix, Keele UniversitySecuring an interview and getting that job often depend on the ability to write a good letter. Whether you have considerable experience or are returning to work from a career break, Readymade Job Search Letters provides essential tips, guidelines and sample letters covering a variety of situations.This fully revised new edition provides a wide selection of letters that can be adapted for your own use, including:speculative lettersintroductory lettersletters responding to advertised vacanciesletters applying for promotioncovering letters accompanying CVs and application formsonline letterse-mailsContaining plenty of expert advice on style and presentation, as well as confident and professional sample letters, Readymade Job Search Letters will ensure you grab a prospective employer's attention.

A handbook for job-hunters of all types, dealing with every aspect of the job-search process, from advert to interview. Advice on making an application is followed by guidance on passing psychometric tests, including sample tests. This edition of Your Job search Made Easy is updated to discuss the impact of the Internet.

Every job hunter needs an impressive CV that describes their educational and professional history. A well-prepared and individually tailored CV is invaluable and can greatly improve a candidate's chances of getting the job they want. Preparing The Perfect CV provides all the answers about where to start. This bestselling guide will be welcomed by job-seekers of every age and calibre, from school leavers to those wishing to return to work after a career break. It demonstrates how different CVs can perform better at different levels of ability and types of work. It analyses the content and presentation of a well-prepared CV, using examples to demonstrate what an asset a good CV can be. Complete with new CV templates to get readers started and a comprehensive checklist of dos and don'ts.

Readymade CVs is a resource book that offers several ways to design your CV for a multitude of jobs as well as tackling tricky situations such as returning to work, issues of age, unemployment and career change.

Starting work or changing jobs rates as one of life's most stressful experiences - the average job search takes around three months. The Ultimate Job Search Book will give everyone access to the job search skills and techniques that take the stress out of job hunting. A 'one-stop shop' for all job hunters,The Ultimate Job Search Book contains everything a job seeker needs to know to get the job they want. There is invaluable advice on every aspect of CVs, interviews, job search strategies, covering letters and the whole job search process. Topics covered include: preparing a powerful CV, online CVs, sample CVs for specific jobs and situations, dealing with CV problems such as gap years or a lack of experience, sample cover letters and e-mails, how to search the media and the Internet, networking, job fairs, sending out speculative CVs, researching your employer, making a great impression at interviews, answering interview questions, difficult interview questions, interview presentations and exercises, aptitiude and personality tests, and finally, offers, rejections and sample follow-up letters. The breadth of detail is exhaustive and with real-life comments from employers and recruitment professionals, The Ultimate Job Search Book will be invaluable to anyone looking for a new job at any stage of their career.