Writing your CV is not as easy as you think. Otherwise I wouldn’t do what I do. Not only do you have the practical stuff to consider such as ATS (Applicant Tracking System), making your CV achievement-focused and just sitting down to write or edit, especially as most people only get round to it every... Continue Reading →
What do ATS and speed cameras have in common? And why are they both a good thing?
Easy. They're both trying to catch you out. They're not a good thing. Next question! No. No. And no, again. Before I became a CV writer, one of the jobs on my own CV a few years ago was promoting the use of what are commonly known as speed cameras across London. Technically, they are... Continue Reading →
What’s the #1 CV upgrade that will get you more interviews?
If you are looking at updating your CV because it's been a while or even writing one from scratch because it's been even longer, then there are a few things that you may need to know, but especially one thing. In the past, CVs were essentially glorified job descriptions where you usually used the term... Continue Reading →
How do you write an effective CV profile?
Other than your name and contact details, your profile is the most important part of your CV. If you can’t keep the recruiter/hiring manager’s attention in this section, you have lost them and they won’t read the rest of your CV, however fantastic it may be. But how do you make your profile so engaging... Continue Reading →
Why should you tailor your CV?
How much time have you spent putting your CV together? And once you’ve done that, how much time do you spend considering your reader – the recruiter or hiring manager – and tailoring your CV to them? I recall a client saying “Isn’t it just the same information on my CV? Why do I need... Continue Reading →