Invited out to dinner by a cli…
Invited out to dinner by a client after his new CV got him an interview and a new job after 6 months of trying!
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How to Write a CV
Key Words in a CV
Traditionally Key Words meant using lots of positive action words in a CV such as “Implemented”, “Created”, “Managed”, “Designed” etc, but this is no longer the case. These sort of words are still important but only to a human reader. What does that mean? It means that your CV will initially be looked at by
Your “profile” on your CV shou…
Your “profile” on your CV should be a précis of your experience – not a description of your personality, and don’t say you’re bubbly!
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Email Address on a CV
This is so blindingly obvious. Recruiters now communicate in so many way but email is probably second only to the mobile phone. Make sure your email address is on your CV and preferably hyper-linked.
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Photographs on a CV
We’re starting to see this cropping up again. Just don’t do it! Unless you’re an Actor/Actress/Model where the way you look is an essential part of the job. It boils down to the fact that you are giving someone the opportunity to reject you on their view of how you look. Not very sensible is
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Answering Machines & Messages
If you are in the job market it is important that you make it as easy as possible for a recruiter or employer to contact you. So make sure that you have: 1. An answering machine on your home number – you can use the free service from your phone provider such as 1571 from
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References on a CV
Quite simple this one! Don’t. Unless you are in education or in academia where it is considered usual. The vast majority of employers will request references at the time a job offer is made. The only things you do when putting references on a CV is to take up space and to run the risk
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Use of the “Third Person”
This is when you talk about yourself in the “Third Person”, i.e. writing something in your profile like: “Nick is a strong manager, admired by all his colleagues” Trust me, it makes you sound unhinged. Much better would be: “A strong manager, able to lead teams in achieving goals”
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