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The Curriculum Vitae or Résumé is an advertisement for the individual, whose primary objective is to show your experience in a compact and easily-digestible form.
A good CV is your primary marketing tool.
Although this eBook is based primarily on the experience gained from recruiting Information Technology personnel, all job seekers will benefit from the advice presented within these pages.
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Essential Guide to CV Writing - Les King
Essential Guide to CV Writing
By Les King
Published by Les King at Smashwords
Copyright 2010 Les King
Introduction
The Essential Guide to CV Writing is presented by Les King who started working with computers at the age of 18 and spent several years in programming, systems design and IT project management before moving into the area of staff recruitment over 25 years ago.
He is currently owner and manager of Eurofile IT Recruitment Limited who specialise in the placement of Information Technology personnel at all levels.
The company also provide a PC and network support service aimed at small businesses and individuals whose needs are not really addressed by the major IT consultancies.
Although this eBook is based primarily on the experience gained from reading, writing and reviewing the CVs of Information Technology personnel, all job seekers will benefit from the experience and advice presented within these pages.
www.eurofileit.co.uk
www.eurofilesupport.co.uk
Table of Contents
Section 1—CV Basics
Section 2—CV Content
Section 3—CV Checklist
Section 4—Typical CV Problems
Section 5—Sample CV
Section 1—CV Basics
What is a CV?
The Curriculum Vitae or Résumé is primarily an advertisement whose objective is to show what you have to offer in a compact and easily-digestible form.
Just like any other advertisement, the essential details need to be registered
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