How to Avoid CV Pitfalls To Create An Impressive Document For a Job Search

There are 8 CV pitfalls you should avoid to create an impressive document for a job search: 1. Poor spelling and grammar – by far the most common mistake, yet it’s the most important thing to get right in order to make a good first impression. Get your CV checked by ... Continue Reading

How to structure a good CV in 6 simple steps

A good CV is the distinction between getting a job interview and not -so it’s very important to get it right, particularly if want to stay ahead of your competitors. As competition for jobs gets harder in these severe economical periods, it seems sensible to have a properly structured CV ... Continue Reading

Top CV tips from Reed in Partnership

THERE are different styles you can use for your CV. The most common is listing all your ­information, such as educational and ­employment history, in chronological order. To make a CV stand out, remember to: -Keep the employers’ needs in mind. Match your CV with the skills they want; -Go for a ... Continue Reading

Job hunting: forget a CV, you need the X Factor

Companies are increasingly using reality television and talent show-style contests to hire staff. Today’s job applicants can find themselves facing an X-Factor-style ordeal. Another recruitment trend cribbed from reality TV is the rise of Simon Cowell-style interviewer, who uses personal jibes and nasty criticism to grill candidates. Ranting Teacher, a thirtysomething anonymous ... Continue Reading

10 Key Points on Writing a CV For Success

It’s a fascinating fact when you think about it but most people spend more time on preparing for their interview than they do in getting their CV ready. It’s fascinating because it takes a good CV that stands out to get you to the interview. What are Employers looking for? Your Curriculum ... Continue Reading

Top tips for the perfect CV

A CVs purpose is to get you an interview – it needs to be clear and concise and give a brief overview of your skills and experience but you must tailor it to each job you apply for. It’s important to sell yourself, but equally important you don’t exaggerate – if ... Continue Reading

How can a graduate make their CV stand out?

Employers this year will on average read 70 résumés for every vacancy advertised. So how can a graduate make their CV stand out? We asked three recruitment experts for their top tips: 1 Personalise your CV for every application “Put in your most relevant work experience first,” says Ben Hayward, graduate recruitment ... Continue Reading

How do I write a cover letter? Follow the steps

Introduction The letter is intended to complement your resume and additional information about yourself to provide. The cover letter is the first impression a potential employer you get.It is not sent as a courtesy, but as an introduction. The ideal letter An accompanying letter should be concise and prefer no longer ... Continue Reading