High Powered CV

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. This book

will take you through the process of preparing a CV

that works for you. It covers:

􀁘 deciding on your job search 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

􀁘 using your CV to prepare for your interview.

I would like to dedicate this book to my son David and

Elizabeth my daughter. I would also like to thank my

husband Andy for keeping David amused while I was

writing, and Nick and Sarah Trinder for their help and

advice.