how to make a great impression and get the job you want
Rebecca Corfield.
4th ed
London
Kogan Page
2007
vii, 136 pages ; 22 cm
Previous edition: 2003.
contents ; 1.; what is a cv?; ; what does a cv look like?; ; what does curriculum vitae mean?; ; what is in a cv?; ; how do you start to write a cv?; ; how long should a cv be?; ; dos and don'ts; ; points to remember; 2.; what is a cv used for?; ; how can a cv enhance your job prospects?; ; how do you start to compile an effective cv?; ; the importance of presentation; ; stressing your good points; ; dos and don'ts; ; points to remember; 3.; the content of your cv; ; the most common cv mistakes; ; what should be included?; ; getting started; ; making your cv stand out; ; dos and don'ts; ; points to remember; 4.; presentation; ; written or typed?; ; order; ; length; ; layout; ; adding emphasis; ; sending your cv by e-mail; ; dos and don'ts; ; points to remember; 5.; guidelines and examples; ; dos and don'ts; ; examples of cvs; ; school leaver; ; college leaver; ; graduate (version 1); ; graduate (version 2); ; voluntary experience; ; many jobs; ; gaps between jobs; ; woman returner; ; career changer; ; after redundancy; ; us style; ; freestyle (version 1); ; freestyle (version 2); 6.; preparing your own cv; ; step-by-step guide; ; what goes in a covering letter?; ; examples of covering letters; ; conclusion; ; dos and don'ts; ; points to remember ; 7.; using the internet; ; using the internet to help you prepare your cv; ; applying for jobs online; ; dos and don'ts; ; points to remember; ; the 1 best sites for jobseekers; ; other useful sites