- Contact details
Although this appears obvious, it's not and you’d be amazed at how many people forget to include contact details such as email address, mobile...
January 18, 2016, 5:51 am
Common CV Pitfall
Being too vague.
Words such as reliable, ambitious, and team player should not be in a CV as it goes without saying that Recruiters expect all candidates to be these (it's a...
June 25, 2016, 5:53 am
Tailor Your CV
If you were going for an interview at a big City law firm, it is unlikely you would turn up wearing sandals, swimming trunks and a tee shirt. Likewise, if you were going for an interview to be a Lifesaver for the RNLI, it may come across as...
June 25, 2016, 5:53 am
Cover Letter Check List
- Carry out research on the company
Ensure that you know the basics, plus more on the company you are apply to.
- Clearly detail the position being applied for
This needs to...
June 25, 2016, 5:52 am
Avoid using CV clichés
Many CVs that we receive include clichés that need to be avoided. As an example, avoid listing the following skills/attributes; Hard worker, Passionate, Punctual, Strong team player, Loyal, etc
The reason...
June 25, 2016, 5:52 am
CV Presentation
CV title
This is particularly important for any occasion when you send your CV as an attachment in an email, less so if you’re delivering it in person.
If you’re...
June 25, 2016, 5:51 am
Tips for updating a CV
- Keep it brief
Your experience will more than likely have expanded since you last updated it so you will be adding to it.
However, keep it to two pages at the most – your...
June 25, 2016, 5:51 am
Three things you must include on your CV
Sample Blog Post
A CV significantly improves your chances of getting an interview and reduces the length of time spent job searching. Recruiters spend on average 8 seconds reading a CV. Therefore, the content and well as the layout are crucial to your chances of...
June 26, 2015, 5:50 am