Full Description
Based on feedback from recruiters and written by two experts in the field, this handy guide is packed with tips on how to craft high quality CVs and covering letters. It features practical guidance on content and appearance, and helps readers to communicate their skills and capabilities effectively to prospective employers. It also includes annotated examples of creative, academic, video and international CVs, alongside advice from recruiters and insights from students and graduates. Exercises and quizzes are embedded into the text, providing students with additional opportunities to hone their skills.
This is an invaluable resource for students applying for placements, internships, graduate jobs and postgraduate study, and recent graduates. It will also be useful to careers advisors and staff involved in running employability, skills and career planning modules.
Contents
Introduction
Recording your Life
Analysing Yourself
Researching Jobs and EmployersTypes of CV
What should your CV include?
Making your CV look good
Creative and Media CVs
Academic CVs
International CVs
Video CVs
Covering Letters
Mind the Gap- and other CV Problems
Job Hunting Tips and how to submit your CV
So What Next?
