Competition in the job market for senior and professional roles is increasingly fierce, and your CV is a vital tool in winning the post that you want. Most job advertisements attract many more applicants than could possibly be interviewed. If your CV stands out from the rest – if the recruiter can see at a glance that you have just what their company needs – your chances of getting an interview are very much higher.

A successful CV is one that shows your experience, abilities and qualifications in the best possible light. This book will take you through the process of finding the approach that works for you. It covers:

• selecting an effective job hunting strategy
• identifying your personal key selling points
• grabbing the recruiter’s attention to make them read your CV
• choosing an appropriate format and style for your CV
• selling yourself to the employer
• projecting a suitable professional image
• creating a winning covering letter
• preparing for your interview.

Most job hunters today send their CVs electronically and increasing numbers of organisations receive all their CVs this way. This new edition looks at the effect that this will have on one way that you write and send your CV.

I would like to dedicate this book to Andy.

With best wishes in your search for a new post,