Learninglife: Students spend a lot of money studying at university and yet the most important aspect of finding a job is not addressed adequately by the educational institutions. Students are guided on fields of study and careers they could follow but are not taught what curriculum vitae should contain how it should be compiled and what to do in order to find a job. It is no wonder so many students cannot find work. Often recruiters are overworked and are under pressure to fill vacancies. The pressure compels them to scan resumes as quickly as possible to have the vacancy filled as soon as possible. During the process of selection it is sometimes difficult to identify the right candidates because the recruiter may look for candidates that fulfils the exact requirements rather than looking at transferable and portable skills or potential talent. Any recruiter who reads your application letter should be able to grasp from your cover letter whether it is worth her while continuing reading the rest of your resume. If your CV and covering letter does not emphasis your key skills when preparing your details for entry into the marketplace, you will lose out on the interview. Carefully edit out any boring and self-serving tired expressions, such as;  ‘Responsible for…’  ‘Highly motivated…’  ‘Seasoned MBA with 20 years’ experience…’  'Dynamic, results-oriented team player who 'think outside the box '; Say what’s different, exciting, vital, and strategic about you. Be bold and courageous. If you’re great, say it, and prove it. The fact is, if you’re only looking for a job using one way, sending hundreds of resumes in the old fashion way, you’re likely leaving many effective opportunities you could be using of finding a perfect job. The methods of finding a job you will learn in this book will help you attract prospective employers and increase your chances to get a job fast… (mehr)