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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Your CV is the one chance you’ll get to try and gain a job interview. This initial stage will see so many other great candidates come forward – and you have to beat them all! When an employer reads a CV they are looking for three things: Do they have the right skills, qualifications and […]
In today’s competitive job market and the limited number of available jobs, the CV is the single most important step in the recruitment process. The HR manager will typically receive anything from 50-100 applications all fighting for the same job. With so much choice at their disposal, the employer has the right to expect nothing […]
“Writing a generic CV that doesn’t focus upon a specific role or employer is going to show a lack of care.” Martin Carline, CV Template Master There are lots of reasons why you should tailor your CV to the company, and not write a generic ‘one size fits all’. It will demonstrate your passion and […]
Making a mistake on your CV will dramatically reduce your chances of getting an interview. It shows a lack of care and attention to detail – both of which are not attractive traits to have when applying for a job. With so many other candidates all striving for the same position, a mistake may be […]
