The biggest CV mistakes

I was on the panel of a recent Live Q&A on CVs and covering letters, organised by Guardian Careers, when one of my fellow panelists, Rowan Manahan (of Fortify Services) asked this question: Read »

How to stand out with your covering letter

Your covering letter links your CV to the specific requirements of the job and the company. But rather than repeating information from your CV, grab the attention of the hiring manager by highlighting and expanding on relevant personality traits, strengths and experience. Read »

Refocussing your CV

In the Live Q&A CV Clinics regularly held on the Guardian, job seekers often ask how to present an unconventional or fractured work history. Read »

How much should you tailor your CV?

Some interesting comments on my recent blog on the Guardian: Dealing with a diverse work history on your CV. Read »

What makes a great CV writer?

There are plenty of CV writers offering their services, but how do you know if they can write you a killer CV? I interviewed three professional CV writers: Read »

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How much information should you disclose on your CV?

Although lying (or even stretching the truth) on your CV is most definitely a bad idea, this doesn't mean you need to include every last detail about your past career and background. Some information is better left for the interview - or not disclosed at all. Read »

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 »

How to write a persuasive and compelling CV

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

How to format your CV

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

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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