It all seems to start so well. A positive first job interview, followed by a positive second. Your feelings are now riding high. You are expecting to be called back to meet the head of business unit, the boss and maybe some prospective team members, perhaps be told that they’ve gone in another direction or […]
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Why is Video So Important for Recruiters? Time and time again we have espoused the necessity of developing great content strategies. Honestly, it’s kind of been done to death – so if you still haven’t grasped that fantastic content holds the key to building your brand and increasing the organic searches that your business receives, […]
Key Skills are the generic transferable skills needed to succeed in work, education and employment. You will have begun building these skills well before you seek your first formal job. Understanding the skills and levels required by typical employers can help you write a better entry-level CV. ‘Students should be building key skills components which […]
No matter how many jobs you apply for you are just not getting contacted for an interview – sound familiar? Well don’t panic as we are here to help you get to the root of the problem and fix your CV as quickly as possible. These are our top 3 reasons why your CV may […]
Once a pupil leaves full time education, they’ll be ready to start searching for a job – and this means creating their first CV. As a school leaver, there’s not going to be a lot of paid work experience to go on the curriculum vitae – so how can this be tackled? Drawing up the […]
Writing a CV should take a lot of planning and isn’t something to be rushed. A patient and thoughtful individual will have more success than a quick firing job seeker who applies instantly when an opportunity arises. Take your time and conduct lots of research on the role and the company. You need to know […]
A cover letter is a one page document which accompanies your CV. It will be the first part of your application that the employer will read. It should aim to address the following: Be addressed to the business and hiring manager directly The job title you are applying for An introduction to you and your […]
Did you know that your CV will only be read by the hiring manager for just a few measly seconds seconds? According to a study released this week by TheLadders, an online job-matching service, recruiters spend an average of six seconds reviewing an individual resume. – Time That isn’t a long time, and you may be […]
So you’ve got all the right skills and qualifications, and even years of experience – but what if you make a mistake on your CV?
Having an employment gap of a few weeks is no big deal when it comes to writing a CV. But if you were out of work for months or even years, you may find it a problem when looking to get hired. You know you have the skills, qualifications and experience to shine in the […]
