In 2023, Depeche Mode released “Ghosts Again”, a single that many fans (yes, that would be me) and critics call one of the best of their career. More than 40 years since their first hit and with remaining band members now in their 60s, they’re still creating music that’s fresh, relevant and powerful. If Depeche... Continue Reading →
In the big scheme of things, it isn't very much perhaps, but it isn't even lunchtime yet and I have already done two things which have enriched my soul and made me much more productive than usual. From 8-9am, I have an (almost) weekly language exchange (Spanish/English) and a couple of coffees with a friend.... Continue Reading →
No. At first, I wanted to leave it at that, but thought that it would be a very short post and so I'd better explain myself as perhaps it's obvious that I would say that as I'm a CV writer myself. I drive an automatic car. A Fiat 500. And I love it. And I... Continue Reading →
We use AI to write many things and it can be an invaluable resource. However, sometimes it can work against you. For example, it's tempting to throw your CV into AI, copy and paste the result, and hit apply. But here's the thing: AI-generated CVs are starting to look like the fast food of job... Continue Reading →
If you are start looking into how to write an effective CV these days, one of the primary tips is to highlight your achievements, including quantifiable metrics. “But how do I do that if my job doesn’t have measurable KPIs?” you may ask. And that would be a good question. So, if you’ve ever stared... Continue Reading →
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 →
Who are you?Who do you think you are? And, who are you really? Being who you really are can be challenging. Maybe your opinion differs to the ‘group’ or you don’t feel confident enough to say what you think even though you’re sure you’re right. Perhaps you’ve spent years being somebody else and you’re not... 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 →
When you look at the state of the world (and weather in Spain) at the moment, especially in the media, it could be easy to think that we’re nearing the end of days. So perhaps it can be difficult to see that there is good in the world and things for which you need to be... Continue Reading →
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