What is the most important element in crafting an effective CV? It isn't downloading a fancy design with your favourite colour combination. Nor including emoji type icons to 'attract the reader'. Nor is it listing the tiniest detail of what you did in that job 15 years ago because it was 'really important'. Lots of... Continue Reading →
What are the three most important things to consider when updating your CV?
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 →
Humblebrag like a pro (or how to flaunt your achievements without showing off)
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 →
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 →