You're Hired! Standout CVs

This guide is a must for any job seeker. Whether youre starting your journey; looking for a career change or just want to update your CV, this guide has something for you. Its broken down into five parts (researching you; matchmaking; devising your CV; using your CV; and additional resources) which cover how to create your CV, but also encourage self-reflection and ways to utilise your CV. Its an informative guide which you can easily dip in and out of, depending on your needs. The In A Nutshell boxes at the end of each section helpfully summarise the main points and the quote boxes provide insights, advice, and examples from experts. Standout CVs is very accessible and easy to use whether you read it cover-to-cover or just dip in and out. Its appropriate for both young people and adults. The updates and mention of AI means this guide is particularly relevant for today's job seekers. It covers everything you need to create a fantastic CV and hear the words: Youre hired!

Standout CVs is the perfect guide to read because Corinne Mills actively works in the employability field and fully understands the art of modern CV writing.

The book is clearly laid out in 19 easy to understand chapters that follow the logical process of creating or revising your CV in a way that is now required by employers and recruitment agencies. I particularly found useful the new sections featuring ways to embrace AI in aspects of CV writing such as researching required competencies or helping to write an attention-grabbing career profile.

The book features simple and effective free activity downloads to help you gather the right evidence for your CV to conducting market research on the employer. I particularly like chapter 13 which features different CV samples for people facing career challenges such as changing career, leaving school or seeking a role in a technical profession.

I highly recommend this guide for anyone seeking to understand how a CV needs to be written in todays competitive employment market, and the advice gained from the book will give the reader an advantage over other applicants.

Mills emphasizes the importance of tailoring CVs to specific roles, ensuring that individual skills and experiences resonate with employers. Her approach goes beyond mere template-based advice, encouraging readers to showcase their unique value proposition effectively.

What sets "You're Hired! Standout CV" apart is its emphasis on personal branding. Mills guides readers to identify and articulate their personal brand, helping them stand out in a crowded job market.
The book also addresses the evolving nature of recruitment, incorporating insights into the impact of AI .

Mills's writing style is accessible and engaging, making the complex task of CV writing approachable for readers at various career stages. The inclusion of real-life examples and case studies adds a practical dimension, illustrating how the principles outlined in the book can be applied in real-world scenarios.

"You're Hired! Standout CV" is a must-read for anyone seeking to enhance their job application strategy.

Mills's guidance goes beyond the surface, empowering individuals to present their professional narratives effectively and secure the opportunities they aspire to.

Standout CV has five parts, nineteen chapters, ten online (downloadable PDF) activities and numerous sample CVs which will appeal to a wide audience.

Each chapter concludes with a useful in a nutshell summary to capture key points and signify micro-learning milestones. The chapters address some of the most challenging and important concepts in writing a standout CV, including: identifying strengths and skills, writing achievement statements, reflecting on your personality, to crafting a career profile.
The handy checklist ensures that all essential elements are in order.

The reader is systematically guided through self-reflection, analysing job adverts, research and marketing, design and building of a CV, job search and using digital technologies to make a positive first impression and secure an interview.

Particularly, the online activities and sample CVs are useful resources for educators and careers advisers in schools, colleges, Universities, national careers service or independent careers consultants when conducting individual and group career guidance with clients, or in the classroom (face-to-face and virtual) as part of PSHE and careers education workshops.

The author effectively integrates latest recruiter thinking and insights with how to leverage digital technologies, social media, websites and Artificial Intelligence to ensure a holistic learning experience.