Dealing with redundancy can be challenging. Within hours, most people are being told the same thing: update your CV and get applying. And that's good advice, however I recommend slowing down first. A rushed CV is the most common mistake I see after redundancy, and it’s one you can avoid. Here are five things to... Continue Reading →
What's the most important element in crafting an effective CV? It isn't downloading a fancy template in your favourite colour scheme. It isn't adding little icons to "attract the reader's eye". And it definitely isn't listing every detail of that job you held fifteen years ago because it felt important at the time. A lot... 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’re researching how to write an effective CV, you’ll keep hearing the same advice: Highlight achievements. Add metrics. Show results. But what if your role doesn’t have clear KPIs? If you’ve ever stared at your CV thinking, “I don’t have measurable achievements”, then this post is for you. Whether you work in admin, healthcare, education,... Continue Reading →
I was reviewing a CV recently that looked impressive on paper: twenty years of experience, multiple roles, every accomplishment listed in detail. Looks good, right? And yet… it wasn’t working. Why? Because it read like a biography, not a CV. Here’s the truth most people miss: Recruiters aren’t interested in your career history. They’re skimming,... Continue Reading →
Writing a CV can be a challenging process. Summarising what you have done and your achievements - you are including achievements, aren't you? - into a two-page document is difficult. But it's important and sometimes helpful to keep in mind that it may be 'your' CV, but it isn't 'for' you. A CV is a... Continue Reading →
I can’t remember how many times I’ve heard the phrases: “I hate doing my CV” or “I’d love to leave my job, but I just can’t face doing my CV.” And, I have to confess that, once upon a time, I was one of those people. But… Is the pain of writing your CV greater... Continue Reading →
I was recently reminded of a lovely holiday that we had last year during which loved exploring the cities of Porto and Lisbon, two very different and incredible cities. I sometimes like to know where I am and where I'm going when I'm travelling and for that, Google Maps can be incredibly helpful. However from... Continue Reading →
Some time ago I was chatting to a client about the CV that they had sent me and they wanted to know what I thought. At that moment, they were renovating their house so with that in mind, I personalised the conversation and asked: Do you want to polish it up, give it a new... Continue Reading →
Although I still see one from time to time, it's rare to see a CV these days with references listing people's contact details or even the much beloved term 'References available upon request'. However, although they may be old-fashioned and not that relevant these days, the principle of third-party endorsement is good and can be... Continue Reading →
