Your CV & cover letter are your first communication with a prospective employer. As the job market is becoming increasingly competitive making the right first impression has never been more important. If you compromise on the quality of your CV & cover letter & you reduce your chances of winning an interview. This book which will appeal to anyone from entry-level to board level encompasses a step-by-step guide on how to achieve killer competitive advantage by producing an impressive CV & cover letter. The job acquisition process which has changed significantly in recent years is discussed fully & effective job-hunting tactics are provided. Interviews undertaken with top HR professionals who are often the first point of entry outline what you need to do to impress them. Their views & opinions are provided throughout the book. The book & CD are packed with practical examples of CVs & cover letters that have worked in real-life. These individuals were struggling to win interviews prior to their CV revamp. Their new CVs secured several interviews many of which resulted in job offers. The CD contains CV & cover letter templates & full transcripts of interviews held with the twelve industry experts from blue chip employers such as Vodafone Tesco KPMG Korn Ferry & Jonathan Wren. ...

This is a must-have book for any new writer & a welcome addition to the library of established writers who are hoping to up their game. Have you ever wondered why your short stories are rejected? What is the secret of selling your work? How do you make sure your characters are memorable your plots realistic & your twists both satisfying & unpredictable? Della Galton answers these & many more questions using a format that will already be familiar to writers: What? Why? When? How? Where? & Who? ...

This book enables students to get the most from their art history course. In a clear & engaging style Anne DAlleva empowers readers to approach their coursework with complete confidence & energy. The book introduces two basic art historical methods
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Have you ever wondered why some people can produce a well-structured relevant essay written in a style that seems to glide across the page with the minimum of fuss? Do you think some people simply have these skills & others dont & that there is nothing we can do about it? This book just might change your mind. Addressing each landmark stage of the essay writing process How to Write Better Essays teaches you how to! * analyse the question & break down difficult terms & concepts * brainstorm effectively & generate your own ideas * evaluate & criticise arguments * express your thoughts coherently & develop your own style of writing * plan & structure your essay from introduction to conclusion!and along the way practical techniques show how to analyse criticise discuss & evaluate material improve your style revise your final draft & avoid plagiarism. This second edition features a unique troubleshooting section allowing you easily to locate solutions to your writing problems additional chapters on paragraphs & style & end of chapter summaries. In short this book is the constant source of assistance & inspiration you need to tackle your essays with confidence! ...

Have you ever wondered why some people can produce a well-structured relevant essay written in a style that seems to glide across the page with the minimum of fuss? Do you think some people simply have these skills & others don't & that there is nothing we can do about it? This book just might change your mind. Addressing each landmark stage of the essay writing process How to Write Better Essays teaches you how to...* analyse the question & break down difficult terms & concepts * brainstorm effectively & generate your own ideas * evaluate & criticise arguments * express your thoughts coherently & develop your own style of writing * plan & structure your essay from introduction to conclusion.. .and along the way practical techniques show how to analyse criticise discuss & evaluate material improve your style revise your final draft & avoid plagiarism. The third edition of this bestselling book

Includes:: new chapters on critical thinking tackling reflective writing assignments & how to create & analyse concepts. It also features a new companion website providing annotated essays to illustrate the successful outcome of the methods you learn in the book exercises to develop critical thinking skills & additional examples of how to analyse concepts. For every student who needs to write essays from whatever discipline this book is a constant source of the help & inspiration you need to tackle your essays with complete confidence.

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Huge numbers of people want to write for children but it is notoriously difficult to find a publisher in this increasingly comeptitive area. This inspiring & practical guide from acknowledged expert on children's publishing Louise Jordan will show you how to make your work stand out from the crowd & appeal to commissioning editors & of course your intended audience. ...

Have you got a great idea for a screenplay but dont know how to write it visually? Then this book is for you. It will give you the vital information you need to know before you write your script; the vital techniques you need to learn when youre writing your script. But more importantly it will show you how to market your script after its written. These three vitally important stages will make your script STAND OUT from the crowd. Your will learn about:-
- Preparing outlines & synopses & treatments.
- The Three Act Structure
- Writing powerful opening scenes & compelling scenes to follow
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- Writing effective dialogue
- Writing a logline to use as a powerful marketing tool to interest an agent or producer.
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- Organisations that help screenwriters
- How to copyright your work
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Writing short stories is both a science & an art. You need a certain amount of skill but you will increase your chances by studying your market & learning what magazine editors are looking for. It is not always obvious. How to Write Short Stories will take you as a would-be writer through the tricks of the trade by:
- helping you discover what the different magazines are looking for & how to think up ideas to suit;
- demonstrating how you can write different slants such as twist in the tales & feel-good stories;
- advising on how you can win fiction competitions. How To Write Short Stories is packed with tips "es & inside angles from magazine editors & relevant experts.


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So you want to write songs & you want to write them on guitar. This is the book that shows you exactly how. Taking tips & tricks from classic songwriters from Bob Dylan to The Beatles to Tori Amos How To Write Songs On Guitar" takes you through the four main elements of a song
- rhythm melody lyrics & harmony
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Writing good essays is a vital study skill for all stages of education from GCSE to degree level. This highly successful & thoroughly practical guide leads you step-by-step through the whole process including:
- How to put your ideas into shape
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- How to think straight & argue well
- How to write a good introduction & conclusion
- Improving your style
- Editing & rewriting Now in its 6th edition this book has been thoroughly revised & updated to take account of feedback from teachers & students including the requirements of online research. Use the techniques & exercises in this book to develop the originality & good writing that examiners look for
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