Write a killer CV and land your dream job.
It takes an employer just seven seconds to save or reject a job applicants CV. In this book, James Reed chairman of REED, Britains largest recruitment company offers invaluable and specific advice on what employers want to see in the CVs they receive and how you can stand out from the crowd.
Unlike other career development books, the honest advice presented here has been compiled from one-to-one interviews, surveys and countrywide workshops across REEDs network of recruitment consultants. This book is an accessible and enjoyable read, intensely practical and packed with pull-out quotes, layout examples and tips.
Find out what future employers are looking for and take the first step to start loving Mondays again.
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Great advice for anyone who wants to win an interview * Lord Alan Sugar *
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Advice on how to land that job from the Chairman of REED, Britain's most prominent and best-known recruitment company.
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Chapter 1 What Recruiters Want |
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Chapter 2 Make a Flying Start |
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Chapter 4 The Fine Art of Tailoring |
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Chapter 5 Craft the Perfect Cover Letter |
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Chapter 7 CVs for Specific Sectors |
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Chapter 8 What Else Can You Do to Put Yourself in the Interview Chair? |
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Chapter 9 Alternative Applications |
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Chapter 10 Life After the CV |
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Chapter 11 The Top Five Don'ts and Dos |
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| CV Templates |
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| Power Words |
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| Index |
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| Acknowledgements |
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James Reed is the Chairman and CEO of Reed Britains biggest and best known recruitment brand. Reed is a values led and purpose driven Philanthropy Company (PhilCo) that has been improving lives through work since 1960.
He is a regular media commentator on work and labour market issues, with appearances on BBC News, Sky News, BBC Radio 2 and The Apprentice. James has also contributed to a wide range of publications including the Financial Times, Harvard Business Review and the Sunday Times.
James is the author of six books; Karma Capitalism, Life's Work, The Happy Recruiter, The 7-Second CV, Why You? 101 Interview Questions Youll Never Fear Again and Put Your Mindset to Work, which he co-authored with Dr Paul Stoltz. James also hosts the chart-topping business podcast James Reed: All About Business.
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