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Introduction
Understand the role and importance of CVs and learn how to analyze and present your transferable skills. Creating a Successful CV will help you to plan and target your career search, and develop a CV that will give you the best opportunity of obtaining the job you desire.Practical techiques show you how to present you skills in the best possible light.
This innovative series covers a wide range of management and personal development topics. Each title is a comprehensive yet compact source of easy reference for all those in or aspiring to a position of responsibility, with a focus on developing and enhancing professional management practice.
- Practical techniques show you how to present your skills concisely and effectively
- Clear text and illustrations cover every aspect of Curriculum Vitae composition
- Simple checklists and Points to Remember enable you to remain fully aware of the "dos" and "don'ts" of CV writing
- Useful examples enable you to shape and adapt your CV when applying for a variety of different positions
- Within each volume there are exercises and questionnaires which encourage self-assessment and analysis to improve personal business skills
- An exciting and unprecedented visual approach to international business publishing
Press reviews
Book of the Week
"It may only run to two sides fo A4, but your CV is one of the most important documents you will ever need ... author Simon Howard aims to help you produce a unique resume that suits you and is right for the job that you are seeking."
The Guardian
"...wide appeal with something to offer managers at every level (from the new initiate to the older hand) - and all at a very competitive price."
Training Journal
"I would particularly recomend the section on covering letters... I found it clear, useful, constructive and novel."
People Management
"A small investment for an awful lot of extra advice."
Evening Standard
Table of contents
Planning Your CVPreparing the Content
Example CVs
Using Your CV Effectively
Self-analysis Questionnaire
Index & Acknowledgements
Product details
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780751307702
Size: 125 x 177mm
Publication date: 14 Oct 1999
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
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