{"product_id":"cvs-for-dummies-uk-edition-9780470744918","title":"CVs For Dummies UK Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA high quality CV is essential for anyone who wants to get ahead, especially in today's competitive job market. This fully updated guide shows readers how to create a brilliant CV that'll get them noticed  and the job they deserve. With dozens of useful sample CVs from a diverse range of industries and age groups, plus advice on structure, language and classic CV mistakes that could be holding them back, this book is the easiest way to a CV tune-up, and a dream job.  \u003cp\u003eThe new and updated \u003ci\u003eCVs For Dummies 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition\u003c\/i\u003e contains:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eInformation on bouncing back from redundancy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips on looking for work in a hostile job market\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtended information on the graduate recruitment process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA question and answer section on online application forms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA brand new chapter on cover letters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCVs For Dummies 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition\u003c\/i\u003e covers\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Pitching Your CVs in a Fierce Marketplace\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u0026lt;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organised 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Pitching Your CV in a Fierce Marketplace 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: The Rise and Reign of the Targeted CV 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Bringing It All Together: Sample Targeted CVs 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: Launching Your CV Into Orbit 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart V: The Parts of Tens 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Pitching Your CV in a Fierce Marketplace 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: The Generic CV Is Past Its Sell-By Date 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a New Era, the Targeted CV Rules 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarket Forces Zap Unqualifi ed CVs 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy mass posting of online CVs doesn’t work 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnter Web 2.0 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubmitting your CV in a Web 2.0 world 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree Steps to Writing a Targeted CV 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Core CV and Spin-Offs 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLauren’s core CV 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLauren’s targeted CV 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Quick Online Ways to Find the Right Jobs 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClimbing the Ladder: Vertical Job Search Engines 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearching the web for jobs 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a vertical: The generic basics 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the verticals 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJob Boards Rising 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Continuing Power of Newspapers 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut here’s the rest of the story 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA new wind is blowing on newspapers 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHunting on Company Websites 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking and Finding Is Easier than Ever 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Spotlighting Your CV in a Web 2.0 World 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Something Happen with Web 2.0 Sites 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Involved in Online Social Networking 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat it is 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWays to get started 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting about Jobs and Life: Blogs 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat it is 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWays to get started 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving Live Feeds through Really Simple Syndication (RSS) 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat it is 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWays to get started 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Familiar Search Tools That Aren’t Quite Dormant 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScannable CVs: Same as Ever 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlain Text CVs: A Long Last Gasp 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConverting your CV to plain text (ASCII) 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding ASCII landmines 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE-Forms: Filling in the Blankety-Blanks 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Fully Designed, Eye-Catching CV Is Back! 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom Identity Theft to Recruiter Turn-Off:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy CV Blasting Is a Bad Idea 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivacy and identity theft problems 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverexposure to recruiters 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline Screening Keeps On Keepin’ On 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample components of online screening 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePros and cons of online screening 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan your CV be turned away? 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatch Your CVs to the Jobs 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: The Rise and Reign of the Targeted CV 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Creating Your Best CV 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Telling It’ Mutes; ‘Selling It’ Sings 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing Your CV 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCV Formats Make a Difference 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe standard (reverse chronological) format 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe targeted format 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecutive format 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcademic curriculum vitae 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Contact with a Speculative Letter 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHighlighting Your Best Work with a Portfolio 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the Approach That Works for You 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Flowing Content Versus Jarring Detail 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the Sections of Your CV 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading with Contact Details 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHooking the Reader with Your Key Skills 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Education and Experience Work for You 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducation 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperience 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding Competencies in Your CVs 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining Extra Points 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivities 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganisations 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHonours and awards 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLicences and samples of your work 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShaping Your Content on Application Forms 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent to Omit: Your Salary Story 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Words That Make the Mark 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Words to Bring Good News 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuzz words for administration and management 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuzz words for maximum effect 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuzz words for sales and persuasion 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuzz words for technical ability 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuzz words for office support 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuzz words for teaching 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuzz words for research and analysis 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuzz words for helping and care work 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuzz words for fi nancial management 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuzz words for many skills 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlocking Your Talents with Keywords 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeywords for administration\/management 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeywords for banking 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeywords for customer service 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeywords for information technology 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeywords for manufacturing 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeywords for human resources 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Where to Find Keywords 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Grip on Grammar 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpelling Like a Pro 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Catching the Eye in Three Seconds Flat 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWord Processing in a Nutshell 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinting Your CV 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Paper 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Consistent 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking It Up 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Typefaces and Font Size 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: CVs for Your Life’s Changing Phases 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrabbing Good Jobs When You’re Older 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe strengths of maturity 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mature person’s soft spots 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA lower-level job beckons 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployment in the autumn years 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinning Interviews as a New Civilian 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking military strengths count 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with military soft spots 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGovernment Hopefuls: From Private to Public 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Nabbing a Job as a New Graduate 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Your Foot in the Door 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevising and Drafting Your CV 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Landing the Job with Experience 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Studying: Nabbing the Job When You Have No Experience 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWading through the Maze of Graduate Application Forms 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacing the harsh reality 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting your mind in gear 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving into the maze of questions and answers 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: The Bare Essentials of a Cover Letter 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Cover Letters Are Important 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Started with Defi nitions 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting the Cover Letter 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening salutations 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe body 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClosing salutations 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out Cover Letter Examples 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Bringing It All Together: Sample Targeted CVs 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Targeted CVs by Industry and Career Field 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTargeted CV for IT or Management 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTargeted CV for Medicine 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTargeted CV for Engineering 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Targeted CVs by Experience Level and Age 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchool-Leaver with No Work Experience 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGraduate with Some Experience 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement CV 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSenior Executive CV 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Targeted CVs for Special Circumstances 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging a Qualified Teacher’s CV for Jobs in Education and Management 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Specialist CVs 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTargeting Community Sector and Medical Positions 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Launching Your CV Into Orbit 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: References Authenticate Your CV 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Harm Caused by a So-So Reference 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeven Things You Need to Do about References 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBan references from your CV 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpect employers to check references 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose references with thought 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelp references help you 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlay safe with a reference folder 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStamp out bad references 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThank everyone 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding References without Shedding Your Cloak of Secrecy 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllow Enough Time for Skilful Reference Management 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Following Up on Your CV 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Follow-Up Efforts Are Essential Today 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions to Ask Yourself Before Following Up 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo I phone or email my follow-up? 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat powerful opening statement can I make when I call the company for follow-up? 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow much information can I find out from a central phone operator? 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are some tips to get past gate-keepers? 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat can I do if I keep getting booted to voicemail? 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy shouldn’t I leave a message asking the target to call me back? 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow can I keep track of all my calls, emails and contacts as I follow up? 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen is it time to throw in the towel and move on? 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring Your Follow-up Efforts 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Follow-Up Matrix 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out a sample Matrix 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFast-Tracking Your Successful Follow-Up 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Almost Got the Interview Date? Prepare Yourself 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Your Job Conflicts with an Interview Date 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFace-to-Face Beats Ear-to-Ear 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Overboard on Ardour Can Cost You Money 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen the Interview Is Out of Town 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Most of Your Moment 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: More than Ten Ways to Prove Your Claims 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSay It with Numbers 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSay It with Percentages 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSay It with Amounts in Pounds 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Ways to Improve Your CV 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatch Your CV to the Job 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Bulleted Style for Easy Reading 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover the Art of Lost Articles 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSell, Don’t Tell 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShow Off Your Assets 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Sure Your Words Play Well Together 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReach Out with Strength 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid a Weak Skills Profi le 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck Out the Technology 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eErase the ‘Leave-Outs’ 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Things that Annoy Recruiters 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCV-Free Pitches 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMajor Mismatches 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE-Stalking 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMissing Caps and Typos 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToo Much Information 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDate Grate 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuess Who 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFile Style 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUseless and Uninformative 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProbable Prevarication 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Tips on Choosing Professional CV Help 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose a CV Writing Service, Not a Clerical Service 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsk Around for a Great CV Pro 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequest a Free Initial Consultation 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch Out for Overuse of Forms 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLook for a Fair Price 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck Out Samples 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake Aim 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsider a Certified CV Writer 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemember That Design Counts 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow That a Poor CV Is No Bargain 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Your Ten-Point CV Checklist 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatching Skills for Skills 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat and Style 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocus and Image 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAchievements and Skills 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLanguage and Expressions 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent and Omissions 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLength and Common Sense 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppearance: Online Attached and Paper CVs 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifficult Issues and Sugar-coating 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProofreading and More Proofreading 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Targeted CVs 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 233\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402423542103,"sku":"9780470744918","price":14.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470744918.jpg?v=1730480355","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/cvs-for-dummies-uk-edition-9780470744918","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}