Graduate CVs and Covering Letters
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Beschreibung
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.
Based on feedback from recruiters and written by two experts in the field, this handy guide is packed with tips on how to craft high quality CVs and covering letters. It features practical guidance on content and appearance, and helps readers to communicate their skills and capabilities effectively to prospective employers. It also includes annotated examples of creative, academic, video and international CVs, alongside advice from recruiters and insights from students and graduates. Exercises and quizzes are embedded into the text, providing students with additional opportunities to hone their skills.
This is an invaluable resource for students applying for placements, internships, graduate jobs and postgraduate study, and recent graduates. It will also be useful to careers advisors and staff involved in running employability, skills and career planning modules.- One of the only books on the market that responds specifically to the needs of students and graduates
- Includes insights from employers and job applicants, enabling students to learn from real experiences
- Contains interactive exercises which encourage self-reflection and help the reader to understand the qualities of a good CV
- Presents different styles of CV and provides students with guidance on selecting the most appropriate style for their background and career interests
- Written in a positive, humorous style, with graphics, diagrams and examples throughout
- Features a companion website with a range of resources, including worksheets and sample CVs
Undergraduates; recent graduates; students on career/employability accredited modules; students as a standalone career planning resource; career guidance associations; university libraries.
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Jenny Keaveney
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