Applying for a Job - The Essential Guide - Softcover

Want to know how to apply for a job successfully? Applying for and getting a job in today's economic climate is becoming more and more difficult. The job market is overflowing with young, promising talents and each job is over-subscribed to such an extent that you really have to stand head and shoulders above the rest. This guide will take you through how to apply for a job step by step. You'll find everything from how to write a CV or a job application, to how to write a covering letter, job hunting, tips for interviews and what to do in this essential applying for a job guide. People often underestimate the importance of a well-presented CV or application form, but with the help of this book your CV will be polished and professional. Packed with practical advice, this comprehensive guide also includes tips on researching for interviews, covering questions you may be asked and how to answer them: from what to wear, right through to controlling your nerves. The book also covers: recruitment agencies and how they can work for you, applying for your first job, returning to work after maternity leave or illness, changing your career and legal rights. Author: Sasa Jankovic

Sasa Jankovic is a journalist, editor and writer with a special interest in employment. She writes a regular magazine column about employee issues, and has additional knowledge through her husband who is a head-hunter. Sasa lives in Devon.