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Description: Does your CV have what it takes to get you the interview?
What makes a great CV anyway?
How do you make your CV stand out from the crowd?
By the author of the best-selling job-hunting book of all time, Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions, Ultimate CV describes how to create an irresistible CV that will open doors to job interviews and offers of employment. Covering all aspects of this crucial part of the job-hunting process, Martin Yale shows how to :
¢ Turn plain facts into a powerful sales pitch
¢ Create a CV that will stand out and grab an employer`s attention
¢ Use your CV online
¢ Write a compelling cover letter
With hundreds of sample CVs tailored to specific jobs and situations, this is an indispensable book for job-hunters. It provides all you need to create a distinctive, professional CV that will get you the job.
Contents: The power of a great CV; A strong focus leads to positive results; The long and short of it ¢ Three ways to sum yourself up-The chronological CV; The functional CV; The combination chrono-functional CV ¢ The basic ingredients ¢ What must always go in; What can never go in ¢ Judgement calls ¢ The ultimate CV ¢ The secret of CV writing; Questionnaire, part one: raw materials; Professional behaviours; Questionnaire, part two: details, details, details; Do your credentials warrant the target job? ¢ Writing the basic CV; Choose a layout; Filling in the picture: chronological CVs; Editing and polishing; The proofreading checklist for your final draft; Crossing the T"s, dotting the I"s; More than one CV; What"s next? ¢ The final product; Avoiding the circular file; Fonts; How to brighten the page; Proofing; Appearance checklist; Choosing your paper; The final checklist ¢ How to use the internet for your job search ¢ The electronic CV; How to convert your formatted CV to ASCII; Posting your CV, and tricks to online questionnaires; Sending your CV directly to companies and recruiters ; Internet job search strategies ¢ Cover letters; Cover letter rules; Writing the cover letter; The executive briefing ¢ A balanced job search; Final considerations to maximize the impact of your CV in a job search ¢ The CVs; Healthcare CVs; Registered nurse; Hospital nurse; Trauma treatment; Nurse; Occupational therapist; Ophthalmic doctor assistant/technician; Dental assistant; Medical assistant; Occupational health services manager; Pharmaceutical sales and service; Medical sales representative; Medical equipment sales; Pharmacy technician; Medical technology sales; Pharmaceutical sales representative ¢ Education CVs; Preschool teacher; Educational programme manager; Teacher (entry-level); Teacher (experienced); Teacher (specialist) ¢ Computer and IT CVs ¢ Network administrator/programmer; Computer support technician; Software developer/project manager; Network administrator; Software designer; Technical support specialist; Web developer/programmer; Network architecture specialist; Software development; Systems and network manager; Telecommunications/information systems management; Information systems audit and control ¢ Social work and counselling CVs; Counsellor; Mental health counsellor (entry-level); Clinical psychologist/social services professional; Guidance counsellor; Social worker; Substance abuse counsellor; ¢ Legal, law enforcement, and security CVs; Paralegal; Loss prevention management; Police officer/security operations; Security/operations management; Security services sales; Sales and marketing CVs; Sales manager/office manager; Auto sales and service; Advertising sales (entry-level); International sales/marketing manager; Database administration; Sales and marketing director ¢ Sales executive; Senior account executive; Pharmaceutical rep; Property development ¢ Finance, banking, and insurance CVs ; Bank branch management; Financial services; Accounting and administrative assistant; Financial consultant; Credit analyst; Credit and collections; Insurance claims specialist; Insurance executive; Media and public relations CVs; Communications; Publishing/marketing professional; Event planner ¢ Operations management and human resources CVs ; Human resources manager; Human resources; Placement services; Trainer; Operations/human resources manager; Inventory manager/store manager; Purchasing director; Purchasing manager; Management consultant; Traffic control (shipping and receiving); Vice president of operations ¢ Management CVs ¢ Emerging technologies executive; Senior international marketing and business development executive; Senior management executive; Senior personnel manager; Senior sales and marketing manager; Senior technology executive; Senior technology executive ¢ Administrative CVs ; Administrative assistant; Receptionist; Office support professional; Office assistant (initial CV); Office assistant (revised CV); Retail and customer service CVs ¢ Customer service specialist; Customer service professional; Retail manager; Store manager; Visual merchandising specialist; Merchandise buyer; Sommelier; Restaurant server ¢ Industry CVs; Steamfitter; Automotive service manager; Heavy equipment driver; Material handler¢ Everyday job CVs; Personal driver; Property management (joint CV); Fitness trainer; Beauty therapist; Property management ¢ The new executive CV ¢ Senior-level company executive ¢ Senior-level company executive (addendum) ¢ Senior executive-scientist ¢ Senior executive-scientist (adendum) ¢ Special reports
About the author: Martin John Yate is an internationally best-selling author. He has held major posts as a director of training and personnel for several international companies.
Target Audience: Job hunters
ISBN 9788175544666
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Pages : 302
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