Category Archives: How to Write a CV

Key Skills on a CV – ensure yo…

Key Skills on a CV – ensure you emphasise the type of skills looked for in a job advert. Make them specific to your background & relevant!

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When writing a Profile on your…

When writing a Profile on your CV don’t say “I believe I am …” or “I see myself as…”. It sounds very weak and tentative. Be assertive!

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Contact details. Such a comedy…

Contact details. Such a comedy basic but we often see CVs without any contact details. No phone number, email or even address…

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CV spelling mistake of the day…

CV spelling mistake of the day – “roll” instead of “role”. Probably mentioned this before but seen it 5 times today! #cvwriting

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Make sure your email address i…

Make sure your email address is hyper-linked on your CV, it makes life easier for the recruiter and it looks more professional.

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Tailoring your CV

We were asked today (and it’s a common question) if CVs should be tailored for specific applications – of course they should!!! Do you have only 1 skill? Of course you don’t. Like most people you will have at least … Continue reading

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Why You Should Use Emoticons I…

Why You Should Use Emoticons In Your Emails (via @Lifehacker) http://t.co/xntimjp

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#CV spelling error of the day,…

#CV spelling error of the day, “coarse” instead of “course”. Spell checkers won’t pick this up – get someone else to proof read your CV.

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