Why You? CV Messages to Win Jobs

Praise for John Lees 'John Lees talks a great deal of sense, particularly for anyone looking for a new career path' ROSEMARY CONLEY CBE 'Always practical, but never patronizing' THE GUARDIAN 'John Lees teaches you how to develop your own self awareness and how to use that awareness effectively to achieve career success' THE TIMES 'John Lees inspires people to rethink the way they work' DAILY EXPRESS When it comes to CVs, most decision-makers evaluate your potential in seconds. Among the many candidates for the best jobs why you? Your CV makes a critical first impression in the competition for a job you'll love. It's not just about what your CV looks like, but what it says and how it communicates a focused message about what you have to offer employers. Based on extensive research that offers fresh insights into the way employers read CVs, Why You? is a step-by-step guide that helps you: bull; Choose and develop the right CV format to match your needs and aspirations bull; Design and write a compelling first page bull; Construct and tailor a targeted CV to match employers' requirements bull; Use your CV as part of a multi-strategy job search bull; Open doors to interviews with the best employers. John Lees is one of the UK's best known career coaches. Previously Chief Executive of the Institute of Employment Consultants, he has trained recruitment specialists for over 20 years. He now specializes in helping people make difficult career decisions. John is the author of the best-selling How to Get a Job You'll Love and Take Control of Your Career. He is a regular contributor for The Times, The Guardian and Personnel Today.Lees, John is the author of 'Why You? CV Messages to Win Jobs', published 2007 under ISBN 9780077115104 and ISBN 0077115104.