In the last article, we talked about common CV mistakes and in this article, we’re covering the two most common pitfalls: Achievements: Surprisingly, many people do not list achievements on their CV. Most employers, want to see how you SOLVE problems. What have you achieved? An achievement-based CV ABSOLUTELY critical in today’s marketplace. Your achievements are made [...]

As a career coach and career preparation expert working on the Future Jobs Fund Programme aimed at getting young people aged 18 to 24 back into work, I have the opportunity to review many CVs. For many of these young people it is their first foray into the world of work, so I wanted to [...]

Ten years ago iPlayer, iTunes and YouTube didn’t exist. Hard to believe isn’t it?  And the same digital revolution that hit the entertainment industry is having a big impact on job hunting and recruitment. Online job boards, recruiters on Twitter and professional social networking sites are just some of the changes that have taken place.  Overwhelming? [...]

Last weeks episode of the Apprentice showed the last 5 in the gruelling CV and interview round. What are the lessons to be learned? Lesson One from Yasmina “The Entrepreneur” Get you numbers straight Employers love to see numbers on a CV; it shows quantitative evidence of your achievements. So include figures and percentages such as, how much [...]

In today’s market place we have lost confidence in our leaders and in our corporate institutions. The tide is turning and we are now looking for more ethical and meaningful careers. This means that ethical employers have “the pick of the bunch” and they can afford to be more selective. So at every stage you need to [...]

What is a CV for? A CV is a communication tool to get you an interview for the job you want! So CVs should: 1.Be easy to read. Try to produce a CV on 2 pages A4 paper maximum, think through format and layout keeping it clear, concise and logical. 2. Contain all the relevant information HR/Recruitment Agencies need to take your [...]