Julie Gray is a professional CV writer who writes tailored CVs for the UK's leading CV service, The CV Centre. She also has a wealth of experience writing for corporations, agencies and small and medium enterprises, as well as individuals.
: Section 1: INTRODUCTION : Chapter 1: How this book can help you to write or refine your CV : Section 2: PREPARING : Chapter 2: First steps - getting the basic details together. : Chapter 3: Making it personal - working out what makes you different. : Section 3: WRITING : Chapter 4: Knowing your true value - how to SHORTlist your best points. : Chapter 5: Being selective - understanding what employers really want to know. : Section 4: REFINING : Chapter 6: Writing well - effective language that will make you stand out. : Chapter 7: True lies - when does marketing yourself strongly turn into deceit? : Chapter 8: Honest spin - the right words to help smooth over trouble spots. : Chapter 9: Using jargon - what to include, when to explain and things to avoid. : Section 5: TARGETING : Chapter 10: Being specific part I - fitting a CV to the industry you want to work in. : Chapter 11: Being specific part II - fitting a CV to the type of job you want. : Section 6: PRESENTING : Chapter 12: Laying out - what should your finished CV actually look like? : Chapter 13: Formats - paper, PC and alternatives; factors to consider. : Section 7: USING : Chapter 14: Staying fresh - feedback and continuous improvement. : Chapter 15: Being consistent - living up to a great CV at interview. : Chapter 14: Complementing your CV - covering letters and application forms. : Section 8: FURTHER HELP : Chapter 17: Enhancing your employability - when nothing else works : Chapter 18: Further resources.
