Graduate CVs and Covering Letters

ISBN-13: 9781137606266 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 183 str.

UK) Woodcock Bruce (University of Kent

Opis

Employers make snap decisions about candidates based on the content and appearance of CVs and covering letters so it is essential to know what recruiters are looking for, and to understand how to communicate your strengths and capabilities effectively. This book will equip you with all the information you need to construct CVs and covering letters that will stand out from the crowd.

Spis treści

Introduction Recording your Life Analysing Yourself Researching Jobs and EmployersTypes of CV What should your CV include? Making your CV look good Creative and Media CVs Academic CVs International CVs Video CVs Covering Letters Mind the Gap- and other CV Problems Job Hunting Tips and how to submit your CV So What Next?

O autorze

Bruce Woodcock is a Careers Adviser at the University of Kent and has over 30 years' experience helping students and graduates. Over the course of his career he has developed ground-breaking careers materials including one of the most widely used graduate careers websites in the UK.

Jenny Keaveney is a Careers Adviser at the University of Kent where she works with students and graduates on a variety of courses - from Finance to History. She has written for various print and online careers resources, including materials specifically focusing on applications and interviews.

Blurb

Employers make snap decisions about candidates based on the content and appearance of CVs and covering letters so it is essential to know what recruiters are looking for, and to understand how to communicate your strengths and capabilities effectively. A quality CV will not only help you to stand out from other candidates but can also help you to learn more about your skills and personality.

Whether you are applying for a part-time or summer job, an internship or placement, or a graduate training scheme, this book will help you to:

· Identify and provide evidence for your key strengths and attributes

· Understand what employers want to see

· Select the most appropriate format to use, depending on your chosen sector

· Write convincing and targeted covering letters

Featuring practical exercises and insights from recruiters, this book will equip you with all the information you need to construct CVs and covering letters that will stand out from the crowd.

 

Bruce Woodcock is a Careers Adviser at the University of Kent and has over 30 years’ experience helping students and graduates. Over the course of his career he has developed ground-breaking careers materials including one of the most widely used graduate careers website in the UK.

Jenny Keaveney is a Careers Adviser at the University of Kent where she works with students and graduates on a variety of courses – from Finance to History. She has written for various print and online careers resources, including materials specifically focusing on applications and interviews.