Contents
About the author: a mini CV of sorts ...
Acknowledgements
The best CV you'll ever write
1 - CV overview
CV writing in perspective
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
5 - CV writing myths
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
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
8 - CV speak - laying it out
CV ESP
9 - Cover letters
Cover story
Afterword
Contact and further help
Index