Paul Hichens is the head writer at one of the UK’s leading CV consultants. He has developed his approach to the one-page CV by employing well recognized and highly successful sales and marketing principles. His client base spans the globe and he’s well recognised in the media as a CV expert.

Contents About the author: a mini CV of sorts ...Acknowledgements The best CV you’ll ever write1 – CV overview CV writing in perspective
2 – CV templates, CV examples and sheep
Templates precursorCV templates and examplesThe long and short of er ... CV length among other things
Template sources
3 – Pre-write foresightUnmasking the unasked
Pre-write foresight action (with hands-on session)Your new CV canvassWho are you aiming at?
4 – Unlocking the secrets
Rules v guidelines
Top ten CV tipsSit (down and think) rep
Dissecting the art of CV writing
Different CV types
Career change CVs
Standard-ish CVs
Personal profiles
Career history – an experience
Short course qualificationsCompetencies section – a skill in itself (with hands-on session)
Reviving your CV
Spotting a good CV
Fitting the pieces together
Strengthening your message
Generic v speciality
Reverse generic engineering (with hands-on session)
Adapting to adaptability – job specifications (with hands-on session)
Kiss of life5 – CV writing myths Size matters – length
The truth about lies – CV (un)truthsPoor form format
Let me qualify that – your qualifications
Off the mark – grades (with hands-on session)
A structured approach – format
(Un)kind candid camera – photographs
The devil's in the detail – personal information
Golden (and golden oldie) ages Gender(eering)
Pride and prejudice – names
Great expectations – salary
To whom it may concern – references
Hobby horses(for courses) – interests
Stating the obvious – objectives Traits that grate – personality
Out of (job) orderBrief aside for some tips...Back to the myths Firm objections – company profilesOrder disorder – section positioningIf it’s possibly broke, maybe think bespoke Questionable advice – recruiters
6 – The most asked CV questions – and some you hadn't thought aboutCV questions and answers

7 – Develop your CV writing skillsWriting what is relevant (with hands-on session)Writing concisely (with hands-on session)Writing even more concisely (with hands-on session)
Writing proactively (with hands-on session)
Writing flexibly8 – CV speak – laying it outCV ESP 9 - Cover letters
Cover story
AfterwordContact and further helpIndex