It’s no secret that getting through the CV sift is the biggest hurdle of the job search marathon. Indeed, in a competitive market where desirable vacancies can attract...
Let’s face it: nobody particularly enjoys putting together a CV. You have to remember dates, make mundane responsibilities sound interesting and authoritative and – worst...
During the arduous process of putting your CV together (or résumé, for that matter), it can be easy to overlook the importance of the education section. Indeed, in many...
In an increasingly globalised marketplace, the ability to speak another language is becoming a key skill for employers. Yet many bilingual jobseekers either underestimate...
Have you ever wondered why Europeans apply for a job with a CV and Americans use a résumé? You probably thought it was just a play on words, that they’re both the same...
It takes just one teenie-tiny typo on your otherwise awesome CV to ruin your chances of landing a job. Of course, there are some employers who are willing to overlook a...
Have you ever applied for a number of jobs and received nothing but rejection? It’s enough to make you wonder where you’re going wrong. Well, the answer can be quite...
Skills are a key component of a well-written CV. Although your work experience and your education paint a picture of your background and your overall qualifications, the...
The job search process has changed greatly over the past decade; hiring managers and recruiters expect candidates to compact as much information as possible into a...
Gap years are now as common as going on holiday, with thousands of people from all walks of life taking time out before or during full-time employment to achieve other...
Many people – jobseekers and recruiters alike – will tell you that your CV’s employment history section is the hardest to put together. Others might tell you it’s the...
Recruiters and hiring managers don’t just scrutinise applicants’ CVs for their qualifications and experience. They’re also sticklers for grammar and spelling. So much so...
