Write a Brilliant CV

Lucinda Becker

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Year: 2020
• Print ISBN: 9781529715224
• eBook ISBN: 9781529726367
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Personal Development
• Subtopic: Careers

Having a good CV is integral for securing your perfect job. This book gives you the tools necessary to produce a persuasive CV, targeted at the relevant career and accurately reflecting your value to a potential employer. 

• Learn how to target your CV 
• Showcase your key skills and experience
• Prove your value so you?re hired on the spot.

Super Quick Skills provides the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you'll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it's writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies.

1. Learn core skills quickly
2. Apply them right away and see results
3. Succeed in your studies and in life

Super Quick Skills gives you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Publisher Note
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Publisher Note
• Contents
• Everything in this book!
• Section One What does a CV do?
• Section Two What myths can I ignore?
• Section Three What is a ‘central CV’?
• Section Four What are my professional attributes?
• Section Five Why and how should I target my CV?
• Section Six How do I introduce myself on my CV?
• Section Seven How do I show how valuable I am?
• Section Eight What will make my education and training look impressive?
• Section Nine How will my career history help me?
• Section Ten What should my additional information include?
• Section Eleven It is complete – what do I do now?
• Final checklist: How to know you are done
• Glossary
• Further resources