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.
