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Mar 9th

Creating a consistent professional image



One of the more damaging things you can do in your job search is to send mixed signals. If you write one thing in your CV but contradict yourself at interview, you're going to appear unsure of yourself at best, inconsistent or too flexible with the truth at worst. Read »

Mar 4th

How to write a persuasive and compelling CV



This is the last in the series – The Basics of Writing a CV. Read »

Feb 25th

How to format your CV



This is the fourth in a new series – The Basics of Writing a CV. Read »

Feb 17th

Make your CV easy on the eye



This is the third in a new series - The Basics of Writing a CV. Read »

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Feb 11th

How focussing your CV helps you stand out



This is the second of a new series in the basics of writing a CV. Read »

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Feb 4th

Why is having a personal brand so important to your resume?



In the first of a new series in the basics of writing a CV, guest author Jessica Holbrook explains the importance of having a personal brand. Read »

Jan 28th

Make your experience work for you



Recent grads and career changers often lack enough relevant experience. But make the most of what you've got to attract employers. Read »

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Nov 25th

How to write a CV with impact



image_toriIf you're struggling to write a CV that conveys your value in a compelling and memorable way, take inspiration from some of the 2009 TORI (Toast of the Resume Industry) winning entries. Read »

Nov 18th

How to avoid mentioning an embarrassing past



3884893648_d1f92f5659_tThe decision of Dr Brooke Magnanti to out herself as the blogger behind Diary of a Call Girl is brave. She describes her colleagues at the Bristol Initiative for Research of Child Health as "amazingly kind and supportive", but I wonder if she would get the same reaction if she weren't a respected scientist. Read »

Oct 30th

Avoiding common CV pitfalls



An unfocussed career history? Important information buried in a sea of text? Read »

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