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Claire Squires died during the…
Claire Squires died during the London Marathon 2012. We donated. http://t.co/XLbLO2KT
Templates
There are many CV templates and free examples available that look good, but you need a combination of both style and substance for a really professional Curriculum Vitae. A template is good for getting the look and layout of a CV correct … Continue reading
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#newcv spelling mistakes. The …
#newcv spelling mistakes. The most common error this week? Martial instead of Marital. Marriage can be like a war – but don’t publicise it!
Always use MS Word for your CV…
Always use MS Word for your CV. We’re seeing lots of CVs in MS Works format at the moment and most agencies & job boards can’t open them!
Be Positive!
Employers look for positive language in a CV. Sounds obvious but the number of CVs we see that use weak language is incredible. What do we mean by “Positive Language”? Perhaps the most common example is when applicants say in … Continue reading
Age on a CV
You don’t need to put your age on a CV and recruiters and employers are not allowed to directly ask you how old you are. It would be naive to think that your age doesn’t make a difference as many recruiters are … Continue reading
National Insurance numbers on …
National Insurance numbers on CVs is a big ” no no”. We’re seeing it a lot at right now & it’s a sure fire way to get your identity stolen!
How we personalise a CV
One of the biggest complaints we hear of from clients who have previously had a “professional” write their CV is that the end result just doesn’t read like it’s them being described. It’s generally because a stock pro-forma will have … Continue reading
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