Description
Book SynopsisJim Bright is the managing partner of Bright & Associates. He has an international reputation as a career development professional based on his award winning innovative career development research, best-selling career development books and his entertaining and informative speaking and training.
Jim has over 20 years of experience in psychology and career development. Born in Royal Leamington Spa, he was educated at Trinity School and the University of Nottingham. He has a BA(Hons) and a PhD in psychology. He has published over 300 books,chapters journal and newspaper articles, tests and reports.
Jim regularly gives Keynotes and workshops around the world, and regularly visits the UK to work and speak.
Table of ContentsContents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part 1 Writing a CV from scratch
1 How to sell yourself
2 The applicant-employer fit
3 Where is the prime suspect?
4 How to read a job ad
5 Job descriptions
6 Do you fit the job?
7 What sort of person are you?
8 Making the perfect fit
9 Presenting your CV
Part 2 The icing on the cake
10 Mind your language!
11 Using competency statements
12 Telling tales
13 Using career objectives
14 Job application letters
Part 3 The doctor is in - your problems solved
15 Addressing selection criteria
16 CV makeovers
17 Tricky CV issues
Part 4 Resource bank - useful ingredients and tips
18 Finding out, finding others and being found: Job searching for a new decade
19 Internet sites and other resources
