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How will ChatGPT and AI impact CV writing?
24/05/2023
Before you think AI will write your CV for you, read this -
Even if you know exactly which types of jobs you are targeting, you should not rely on just one version of your CV to work effectively.
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Breaking down the mystique of applicant tracking systems
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Does your CV need a professional profile?
16/02/2021
The professional profile in a CV is your introduction, and every good story needs an introduction. -
Paint pictures with words in your CV
05/01/2021
Evoke a visual picture of your achievements that leave a lasting memory -
Give your CV some personality
17/11/2020
No one else is quite like you. You are unique. Why is it then that so many CVs look the same? -
Just how important are contact details to a CV?
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The professional profile will usually go at the top of the first page of your CV just under the contact details. The profile acts as your introduction to the reader.
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CV Structure Part 3: Key Skills Section
21/05/2020
A key skills section should contain the key words and phrases associated with the role you are applying for. -
CV Structure Part 4: Career History
21/05/2020
The career history is where you show what you have done and by inference, what you can do for a new employer -
If you are a graduate or recently qualified finance professional with little work experience, then your qualifications may be your greatest asset.
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Should I pay someone to write my CV?
16/04/2020
Whilst some people can write their own CV – and do it very well – there are many people who struggle to write an effective CV for a number of reasons. -
Why keep your CV to two pages?
08/04/2020
There is one thing that most people within recruitment agree on and that is that it is generally better to keep your CV short. -
How to structure your CV effectively
04/04/2020
There are two generally recognised structures for a CV. -
Why a CV should tell your own story
02/04/2020
By grounding information on your actual experience, you can make points much more visual and memorable -
Tailor your CV to get more interviews
01/04/2020
If you were going for an interview at one of the big four accountancy firms, it is unlikely you would turn up wearing sandals, a Hawaiian tee shirt and beach shorts -
CV writing: think achievement and outcomes
20/01/2020
“It’s not what you do, it’s how well you do it”. It may be a cliché, but like most clichés, there is a strong ring of truth to it. -
How to tackle your CV after a break
14/06/2019
People take a career break for many reasons. But how do you reflect this in your CV? We talk to our panel of accountancy professionals to discover their top tips