Jul 16th
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 »May 6th
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 »Apr 28th
Some interesting comments on my recent blog on the Guardian:
Dealing with a diverse work history on your CV.
Read »Apr 8th
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 » 7 CommentsMar 24th
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 »Mar 9th
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.
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