25/01/2012
With UK unemployment rates having recently risen to 8.4%, and youth unemployment currently at just over 1 million, it does not seem likely that the job market will be getting any less competitive in the near future. Candidates have to try harder than ever if they want to stand out from the crowd and secure an interview, so having a CV that presents you in the best light is absolutely vital.
11/01/2012
So you’ve finally cleared away the tinsel and joined a gym to burn off all those mince pies. But what kind of New Year’s Resolutions have you made regarding your career? Whether you’re considering changing your job or are a graduate just starting out, there is no time like the present to dust off your CV and have a look at what’s out there.
11/12/2011
Searching for a new job can be a job in itself and if you have had limited success it can be easy to get disheartened and loose direction. However, by making a few small yet fundamental changes to the way you approach your job search you can dramatically increase your chances of success.
Applied for hundreds of jobs? Perhaps it’s time to focus your CV »
05/12/2011
Maybe it’s easier to start with what it isn’t. A CV isn’t a full and detailed seven page career history nor is it a list of every training course you’ve ever attended or qualification gained.
04/12/2011
We are often asked how to create a CV. Although no two CVs are ever the same, there are a number of do’s and don’ts that most professionals agree on and they are what we will focus on here.
25/11/2011
So, which font should you use for your CV? Fonts are very personal and quite subjective. But there are a few rules that you can follow when it comes to choosing a suitable font for your CV.
15/11/2011
If you have just left education and are looking to secure professional employment for the first time you will undoubtedly be asked to submit a CV. So what is a CV, why is it so important to get your CV right and how should you go about creating your first CV?
15/11/2011
We are often asked whether people should include a skills section in their CV and if they do have one what information should it contain?
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