7 Second CV, The

It takes an employer just seven seconds to save or reject a job applicant’s CV. In this book the chairman of Britain’s largest recruitment company offers invaluable and specific advice on what employers want to see in the CVs they receive and how you can stand out from the crowd. Unlike other career development books, the honest advice presented here has been compiled from one-to-one interviews, surveys and workshops across a network of recruitment consultants. This book is an accessible and enjoyable read, intensely practical and packed with pull-out quotes, layout examples and tips. Find out what future employers are looking for and take the first step to start loving Mondays again.

James Reed is the Chairman of REED, Britain’s biggest and best-known recruitment brand and the largest family-owned recruitment company in the world. His previous books include 101 Interview Questions You’ll Never Fear Again and Put Your Mindset to Work.