Contents
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About the author: a mini CV of sorts ...
Acknowledgements
The best CV you’ll ever write
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1 – CV overview
CV writing in perspectiveÂ
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2 – CV templates, CV examples and sheep
Templates precursor
CV templates and examples
The long and short of er ... CV length among other things
Template sources
3 – Pre-write foresight
Unmasking the unasked
Pre-write foresight action (with hands-on session)
Your new CV canvass
Who are you aiming at?
4 – Unlocking the secrets
Rules v guidelines
Top ten CV tips
Sit (down and think) rep
Dissecting the art of CV writing
Different CV types
Career change CVs
Standard-ish CVs
Personal profiles
Career history – an experience
Short course qualifications
Competencies section – a skill in itself (with hands-on session)
Reviving your CV
Spotting a good CV
Fitting the pieces together
Strengthening your message
Generic v speciality
Reverse generic engineering (with hands-on session)
Adapting to adaptability – job specifications (with hands-on session)
Kiss of life
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5 – CV writing myths Â
Size matters – length
The truth about lies – CV (un)truths
Poor form format
Let me qualify that – your qualifications
Off the mark – grades (with hands-on session)
A structured approach – format
(Un)kind candid camera – photographs
The devil's in the detail – personal information
Golden (and golden oldie) ages
Gender(eering)
Pride and prejudice – names
Great expectations – salary
To whom it may concern – references
Hobby horses (for courses) – interests
Stating the obvious – objectives
Traits that grate – personality
Out of (job) order
Brief aside for some tips...
Back to the myths
Firm objections – company profiles
Order disorder – section positioning
If it’s possibly broke, maybe think bespoke
Questionable advice – recruiters
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6 – The most asked CV questions – and some you hadn't thought about
CV questions and answers
7 – Develop your CV writing skills
Writing what is relevant (with hands-on session)
Writing concisely (with hands-on session)
Writing even more concisely (with hands-on session)
Writing proactively (with hands-on session)
Writing flexibly
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8 – CV speak – laying it out
CV ESPÂ Â
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9 - Cover letters
Cover story
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Afterword
Contact and further help
Index Â