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Getting a Better Job

 2nd Edition
 
John Courtis
 
Pages: 96   Published: September 1999
 
ISBN: 0852928068
ISBN13: 9780852928066
 
Price: £6.99
 
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Description
 
 
Written by one of the UK's top recruitment experts, Getting a Better Job will help you to write a persuasive application and adopt a polished presentation style at interviews. An indispensable companion for all job seekers, it provides lively tips and practical guidance on:
- finding your Unique Selling Point
- writing a compelling CV and covering letter
- researching your targets and building up useful contacts
- ensuring an interview (even when there is no vacancy)
- taking discreet advantage of the interviewer to present yourself in the best possible light
- following up to increase your chances of success.
 
 
 
Contents
 
The People Who Can Help
Where the Jobs Are
The Good CV
The Persuasive Covering Letter
Managing Impressions
Making the Interview Work for You
After the Interview
Negotiating the Offer
Acceptance and After
If They Reject ...
In Conclusion
 
 
 
About the author(s)
 
John Courtis
John Courtis has been in recruitment since 1967, as a director of Reed Executive Ltd, and for over two decades, Courtis and Partners, which he founded to provide a full range of resourcing options, including advertising, search and networking.


 
 

 
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