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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about writing your CV with this practical guide.
A well-written CV is your ticket to getting an initial foothold in recruitment process, but writing it is often viewed as a daunting, arduous task. Knowing what to include and what to leave out can seem like an impossibly complicated puzzle, but this guide will help you to cut through the confusion and teach you the secrets of crafting a clear, informative, well-structured CV that is sure to grab any recruiter’s attention.
In 50 minutes you will be able to:
• Learn about the vital components of any CV
• Understand what information to include and which pitfalls to avoid
• Discover the keys to catching and holding a recruiter’s attention
ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | COACHING
The Coaching series from the 50Minutes collection is aimed at all those who, at any stage in their careers, are looking to acquire personal or professional skills, adapt to new situations or simply re-evaluate their work-life balance. The concise and effective style of our guides enables you to gain an in-depth understanding of a broad range of concepts, combining theory, constructive examples and practical exercises to enhance your learning.
A well-written CV is your ticket to getting an initial foothold in recruitment process, but writing it is often viewed as a daunting, arduous task. Knowing what to include and what to leave out can seem like an impossibly complicated puzzle, but this guide will help you to cut through the confusion and teach you the secrets of crafting a clear, informative, well-structured CV that is sure to grab any recruiter’s attention.
In 50 minutes you will be able to:
• Learn about the vital components of any CV
• Understand what information to include and which pitfalls to avoid
• Discover the keys to catching and holding a recruiter’s attention
ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | COACHING
The Coaching series from the 50Minutes collection is aimed at all those who, at any stage in their careers, are looking to acquire personal or professional skills, adapt to new situations or simply re-evaluate their work-life balance. The concise and effective style of our guides enables you to gain an in-depth understanding of a broad range of concepts, combining theory, constructive examples and practical exercises to enhance your learning.
LanguageEnglish
Publisher50Minutes.com
Release dateNov 3, 2017
ISBN9782806269775
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How to Write a Successful CV - 50minutes
How to write a successful CV
Problem: how can I improve my CV?
Uses: a jobseeker’s CV is their most effective means of showcasing their skills and experience during their search. It is the key to convincing a potential future employer that they should be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process.
Professional context: job search.
FAQs:
Should I include a photo with my CV?
Should I accompany my CV with a cover letter?
How should I structure my CV?
What about the European CV format?
How should I organise the information?
What style should I use?
How long should my CV be?
How should I structure my professional experiences?
How can I justify being fired or holding posts for a short period of time?
Should I mention the salary I am hoping to receive in my CV?
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