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 →
So, you have to write or update your CV and maybe it's been a few months or even a few years since the last time. You've thought about editing your job history, making bullets achievement-focused and including a profile among other things. But before you do that, have you taken a step back to consider... Continue Reading →
The majority of recruiters and hiring managers will spend a maximum of 6-8 seconds looking at a CV. That can be frustrating, especially after you have put a lot of work into it. But there is hope! If your CV is over 10 years old, you will most probably have used at least one of... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
It’s a new year and everyone is slowly getting back into the rhythm of working life. Especially where I live in Spain as yesterday was Three Kings Day, a much bigger deal here than Christmas. And today is the first day back at school. And with every new year come all the things that you... Continue Reading →
Last week I posted part 1 with the first six of 12 top tips to boost your LinkedIn profile. This is part 2. 1 Use the Featured Media sectionIn Featured Media, you get the chance to highlight projects that you have worked on. You can include all kinds of things including PDFs, videos, website,... Continue Reading →
CVs are important and I spend a lot of my time writing them and helping clients to have better ones. However, another vital element of anybody’s job search is LinkedIn. This is part 1 with six ways to help you get an effective LinkedIn profile. Part 2 coming next week. LinkedIn is a professional platform,... Continue Reading →
If you’re setting up your own business, working for somebody else, writing a book, creating your own art or writing your CV to get a job you really want, what do you want to say that makes you different to everybody else? How will people notice you over the white noise of the world? Maybe... Continue Reading →
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