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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The current job market is tougher than ever, and a well written and designed CV is the most important factor in getting an interview and on your way to getting a new job. There are many templates and free examples available that look good, but you need a combination of both style and substance for
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It’s always nice to get some good feedback! “I am 100% happy with the CV, so thanks you for your efforts on this. Cvwrite will come highly recommended.” MH, Suffolk We really ought to post this sort of thing more often.
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“Should I send a covering letter with my CV?” is a question that we are frequently asked. The simple answer is yes. Even when you are applying on-line it is always advisable to use a covering letter. They are a means of highlighting your application and of bringing forward certain skills or experience that you
We have always advocated not using colour in a CV as you run the risk of people having run out of ink or having a poor quality printer. But we’ve had a change of heart on this one! As printers have improved in quality, some colour can actually really improve a CV. It seems as
May sound a bit odd this, but you should avoid using capital letters in your CV. Why? Well there are 2 reasons. Firstly it is a bit SHOUTY to use capital letters in any kind of electronic communication, and your CV will be seen (certainly in the 1st instance) on a screen. Secondly, the default
We have had a number of CVs sent in for review recently where we were able to say that they were actually pretty good CVs and not much needed doing to them. The potential clients responded by asking “why aren’t I getting interviews then?”. A good question, and once we looked at what jobs they
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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