The Job You've Always Wanted: Your CV and Interview Toolkit

Innes, James

Pearson Business（2025/12発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 296 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781292485119
• DDC分類 650.142

Full Description

Tired of sending applications and hearing nothing back? The silence can be discouraging, yet it does not have to define your job search. Imagine walking into interviews with unshakable confidence, knowing that your CV, cover letter, and responses are already working in your favor. This guide is designed to help you present yourself as the clear choice every step of the way. 



Step-by-step CV formula: Turns scattered experience into a magnetic, recruiter-friendly story. 



Cover-letter mini-scripts: Spark interest fast, even inside crowded applicant tracking systems. 



Interview playbook: Neutralises tough questions so you answer with calm clarity. 



AI and remote-hire guidance: Beats bots, video screens, and hybrid panels with tested tactics. 



Burnout-proof plan: Keeps motivation high through rejections, pivots, and multiple offers. 



Templates and online extras: Downloadable resources shorten prep time and extend learning. 

 
The Job You've Always Wanted: Your CV and Interview Toolkit by careers expert James Innes distils fifteen years of global coaching into one practical guide. Available in paperback and e-book, it combines his bestselling CV, cover-letter, and interview advice in a single streamlined volume. 

 
Structured across four parts, the book walks you through CV foundations, persuasive cover letters, confident interviews, and smooth first-day transitions. Real examples, checklists, and AI-era insights make every chapter immediately usable. 

 
Finish the last page knowing exactly what to send, what to say, and how to secure the offer that matches your goals and values. 

 
Ideal for graduates, career changers, and seasoned professionals who want a clear, current roadmap to employment success. 

Contents

Part 1: CVs 



Laying the foundations for your CV
Building your CV, section by section
Ten solutions for ten potential CV problems
The top 10 most common CV writing mistakes
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Part 2: Cover letters 



Getting the cover letter basics right
A winning strategy for cover letters
The top 10 most common cover letter mistakes
Cover letters: A checklist

Part 3: Interviews 



Interview planning, preparation and organisation
Interview scenarios: expect the unexpected
Interview questions - and how to answer them
Illegal questions - and how to dodge them 
Ending the interview: your own questions
The top 10 most common interview mistakes

Part 4: Your new job 



Handling a job offer
Leaving your last job
Your first day in your new job

Part 5: My top 10 tips for job-hunting success 



How to achieve job-hunting success

Appendix: CV and cover letter examples to help you write yours