CVs & covering letters
How to structure a CV
Recommendations (26)Nothing is more daunting and confusing than writing a CV; speak to several experts and each will have a different opinion on how this should be done so here are some top tips.
Posted by Changeboard on 05/03/2013
Should you craft a punchy CV or a wow profile on LinkedIn instead?
Recommendations (4)Belinda Coaten, author and career coach, explores the pros and cons of the 'traditional' CV and the 'modern' LinkedIn profile.
Posted by Belinda Coaten on 05/03/2013
.jpg)
Writing effective CVs and cover letters
Recommendations (12)With many organisations having to go through several rounds of ‘long lists’ just to get the number of potential candidates down to a respectable shortlist, the CV and covering letter have become even more important.
Posted by Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University on 05/03/2013
Is your cover letter a winner?
Recommendations (16)Competition in the job market can be fierce, so getting your CV read is the most important step in the process of finding a new job. Your cover letter can help you stand out from the crowd.
Posted by HRM Global on 18/12/2012
Write a stellar personal profile on your CV
Recommendations (44)CV writing is a chore for many, and often candidates simply add to previous templates that served them well in the past. If you're looking for a new role, you need to approach your CV in a fresh way. One area in particular is the traditional first section ‘personal profile’.
Posted by The Career Gym on 11/12/2012
There is no ‘model CV’ - think of it as your advert
Recommendations (0)People have often asked me to show them a CV which they can adapt to their purposes. While examples can help, CVs should be created around the very different individuals they are to advertise.
Posted by Changeboard on 21/11/2012
Optimising your CV
Recommendations (7)You probably feel that you do not need any help in revising or writing your CV. However, many people we talk to find it easy to improve their CV to increase their chance of being called for interview.
Posted by Strategic Dimensions on 21/11/2012
CV clangers and how to avoid them
Recommendations (12)In these tough conditions it’s a great time to take a light-hearted look at some application clangers to help us all recognize what candidates should avoid when applying for new jobs.
Posted by Aspen In-house on 21/11/2012
Job seeking essentials: How do you measure up?
Recommendations (4)Often in the enthusiasm of getting to the job market, job seekers forget to consider the top two essentials needed to be successful. Paul Deeprose offers his top tips.
Posted by The Career Gym on 16/11/2012
.jpg)
10 top tips for writing a CV
Recommendations (1)Here are some punchy CV/resume tips.
Posted by Starbuck James on 30/10/2012
