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March 2020 | 140 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
Having a good CV is integral for securing your perfect job. This book gives you the tools necessary to produce a persuasive CV, targeted at the relevant career and accurately reflecting your value to a potential employer. 
  • Learn how to target your CV 
  • Showcase your key skills and experience
  • Prove your value so you're hired on the spot.

Super Quick Skills provides the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies.

  1. Learn core skills quickly
  2. Apply them right away and see results
  3. Succeed in your studies and in life

Super Quick Skills gives you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.

 
What does a CV do?
 
What myths can I ignore?
 
What is a ‘central CV’?
 
What are my professional attributes?
 
Why and how should I target my CV?
 
How do I introduce myself on my CV?
 
How do I show how valuable I am?
 
What will make my education and training look impressive?
 
How will my Career History help me?
 
What should my ‘Additional Information’ include?
 
It is complete – what do I do now?

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A Super Quick Skills Video

Watch our Super Quick introduction to writing a brilliant CV with author Lucinda Becker.


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Mr Martin Spier
Linguistics, Canterbury Christ Church University
July 29, 2021