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Breaking down the mystique of applicant tracking systems
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How to present transferable skills in a CV
25/02/2021
There are many instances where you may need to demonstrate particular skills that might not be apparent from your career history -
How to make your LinkedIn profile memorable
25/02/2021
It pays to do everything you can to make sure anyone who reads your profile is left with a positive memorable impression -
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 write an intern CV
06/04/2020
In this early stage of your career you can consider every experience you have including academic, voluntary, any office based work or other projects or initiatives you have been involved in. -
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.