Does your CV have what it takes to get you to the interview?What makes a great CV anyway?How do you make your CV stand out from the crowd?From the author of the best-selling job-hunting book of all time, Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions, comes the complete guide to creating the ultimate CV.Martin Yate, who is widely respected as the expert on all careers matters, describes how to create an irresistible CV that will open the doors to job interviews and the offers you want. In his inspiring style he covers all aspects of this crucial part of the job-hunting process, such as how to:turn plain facts about yourself into a powerful sales pitch;make your CV stand out and grab an employer's attention;produce an electronic CV and use it on the Internet;write a cover letter that will guarantee your CV gets read.The Ultimate CV Book also contains 100 samples of job-winning CVs and CVs for special situations to help every job hunter make the grade. Now you can make any employer want to hire you and turn the job of your dreams into a reality.

Every job hunter needs an impressive CV that describes their educational and professional history. A well-prepared and individually tailored CV is invaluable and can greatly improve a candidate's chances of getting the job they want. Preparing The Perfect CV provides all the answers about where to start. This bestselling guide will be welcomed by job-seekers of every age and calibre, from school leavers to those wishing to return to work after a career break. It demonstrates how different CVs can perform better at different levels of ability and types of work. It analyses the content and presentation of a well-prepared CV, using examples to demonstrate what an asset a good CV can be. Complete with new CV templates to get readers started and a comprehensive checklist of dos and don'ts.

Have you ever considered doing a PhD, but have no idea where to start? Or are you doing a PhD and feel like you're losing the plot?Deciding to do a PhD is going to be one of the most impactful choices you'll ever make. It's a multi-year commitment that can really shape your career and your life. Yet as important as the PhD is, there's not much collated information about the process as a whole: this is where this book comes in!It explores every aspect of doing a PhD from application to graduation, and the whole mess in between. There are chapters on the motivation to do a PhD, the application process itself, questions around workload, time management, mental health, (peer) pressure, supervisor (mis)communications, teaching, networking, conference attendance, all the way up to publishing your thesis, and preparing for the next steps. And no, the next steps don't necessarily mean continuing to work in academia. This book addresses both career pathways, whether leaving or staying in academia, equally.This book aims to take a PhD student or prospective student by the hand and outline the entire PhD process, answering every question you might possibly have along the way.

a good cv is an essential tool in the survival kit of every job hunter. it shows that you have the necessary qualities and qualifications that potential employers are looking for, and improves your chances of getting an interview. this fully revised new edition of readymade cvsmakes the task of preparing a cv much easier. it shows you what information to include and what to leave out, how to present your cv and how to make a great first impression. there are even more easy-to-read sample cvs for a wide variety of jobs, ready to be adapted to your individual circumstances, and advice on: overcoming common cv problems; what to put on your cv if you’ve just left school; cvs for specific jobs; cvs for tricky situations. this edition also includes the latest information on online cvs and electronic job-hunting as well as useful lists of action words and positive phrases to make your cv really stand out.

This volume presents a selection of papers from the 3rd Conference on Afroasiatic Languages, held in Sophia Antipolis, France, in 1996. The languages discussed include (varieties of) Arabic, Hebrew, Berber, Chaha, Wolof, and Old Egyptian.

IQ tests are becoming more and more commonplace in both the educational system and in recruitment and selection procedures. Test and Assess your IQ contains over 400 questions, typical of those you are most likely to face. Organized into 10 timed tests, each of 40 questions, you will be able to practice and assess your technique and improve your performance when facing the real thing. More than this, by practising the different types of tests laid out in the book, you will be able to improve your verbal, numerical, spatial and reasoning skills. This will provide the added advantage of boosting your self confidence generally and, through practice and assessment, to improve your IQ rating. Whether you are faced with an IQ test as part of a job interview, or simply wish to exercise your mind for your own enjoyment, Test and Assess your IQ will provide you with plenty of opportunity to hone your technique.

IQ tests are a commonplace feature of both the educational system and recruitment and selection procedures. Succeed at IQ Tests contains 400 questions, typical of those you are likely to encounter in actual IQ tests. The questions are organised into 10 timed tests, each of 40 questions, together with a guide for assessing your performance. By practising the different types of questions, you can improve your verbal, numerical, spatial reasoning skills, boost your confidence and improve your IQ rating. Whether you are faced with an IQ test as part of a job interview, or simply wish to exercise your mind for you own entertainment, Succeed at IQ Tests provides you with plenty of opportunity to practise.