CV Tips

Social Media: How Not to Use It On Your CV

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You know everything there is to know about Twitter like the aback of your hand. Facebook! You were on Facebook back when it was only available to university students. You were teaching your friends all about LinkedIn and how to create a strong profile. So you NEED prospective employers to take a note of this on your [...]

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Free CV Templates: How To Use A CV Template

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The Pros and Cons of Free CV Templates While the content of a CV is expected at all times to be based on the job-seeker’s own qualifications, achievements and experiences, the same uniqueness cannot always be observed of the format. Thanks to the Internet, one simple click can direct you to different pre-formatted CVs which [...]

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Top 10 Job Skills You Need to List In Your CV: Part Two

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Continuing on from part one of “Top 10 Job Skills You Need to List In Your CV” here are 6 more things to consider and demonstrate either in your CV or at an interview to prove that you are employable.

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Top 10 Job Skills You Need to List In Your CV: Part One

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With the economy currently going through a recession, job markets are tough especially for graduates and student fees are at an all time high causing more people to enter the world of work earlier than expected. So how can you stand out better than your contemporaries? Better yet, how can this be illustrated on to [...]

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Quick Guide To Writing A Proper CV

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Any HR recruiter will tell you that in a day, they could be reading hundreds of CVs for just one position. So how do you make your CV stand out from the rest? How can you get yours into that ‘Must interview’ pile? In this article, we will provide you with the basic measures you [...]

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How To Prepare A CV: Part Two

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This is the second post in our two-part  How To Prepare A CV series. In our earlier post we discussed simple design techniques you should adopt to make your CV more visually appealing. Here are a few more tips that will ensure your CV is easy to read and navigate through by employers/recruiters.

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How To Prepare A CV: Part One

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Can you imagine having to read through piles of CV’s every day? It’s not easy! Preparing a CV is a necessity as almost all the candidates have similar interests, educational backgrounds and skills. Before you know it, the information starts to run together. In this current economy, record numbers of CV’s are making their way to recruiters, [...]

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How Many Pages Should A CV Be?

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It’s not uncommon for recruitment agencies and HR managers to receive CV’s over 10 pages long, with certificates attached too. Your CV is not meant to be an autobiography, there is no need to drill down as far as what you learnt in primary school – it should be a lot less detailed and specific [...]

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Infographic: How To Present the Best CV Resume

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Whilst looking for inspirational tips and hints on how to create the best CV or resume to stand out from the crowd, I found this brilliant Infographc on Daily Infographic.

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