CV Advice
(Here are the answers…..) In the years that I’ve been advising people on job hunting, CV writing and interview coaching, I’ve collected the most popular questions most people are afraid to ask. I hope you find them useful. 1: I’ve been out of work for six months. How can I jumpstart my job search? A: […]
Have you ever been confused by the words in job adverts, job descriptions and person specifications? Careers with Confidence take a look at some of the more common words and phrases in job adverts to help you decipher what employers are really looking for. You can then highlight your relevant skills and experience in your […]
A career change does require some justification on your part, so that it makes sense to an employer. To help make this easier, we’ve come up with some tips on how to write your new career change CV. Research Before writing your CV, research your preferred industry to understand what prospective employers will be looking […]
With more candidates after the same job, it can take more interviews to get a job offer. Therefore learning how to prepare better for a job interview is a crucial skill. 1. Know your CV – A common reason employers give for not hiring candidates is the inability of candidates to fully explain the contents […]
I get lots of questions asking me for job interview tips, so I thought it would be helpful to provide a guide on how to improve your interview technique. 1. Listen to the question being asked – I’ve interviewed candidates who only listen to the first part of the question because they are too busy […]
Are you sending your CV but getting no response? Here are some of the most common CV mistakes that drive recruiters crazy and send your CV straight to the bin. 1. Typos, slang and abbreviations – This is always in the recruiter’s top lists of pet hates. Why? Because it shows that the application was […]
There are two main types of CV. A chronological CV is the one most people are familiar with. It shows your career history in reverse chronological order (most recent first). A functional CV highlights your skills and achievements. Here is our advice to help you chose the most appropriate CV for your circumstances. Chronological CV […]
Careers with Confidence, one of the leading providers of graduate CV writing and interview coaching services in the UK, recommend including the areas below in your graduate CV. Profile Use this section to introduce yourself to your potential employer. The key is to emphasise the transferable skills you gained at university that will benefit a […]
Writing your CV can present awkward problems if you have changed jobs frequently, don’t have much work experience or are returning to work after a career break. Here are ten ways you can make your CV more compelling in spite of these problem areas. 1. ‘I don’t have a degree’ If you don’t have a […]
Our consultants write many CVs a day. Here are some CV dos and don’ts that they have compiled to ensure that your CV is working for you. 5 CV Do’s Create a unique profile – Start with a hard-hitting personal profile that avoids clichés such as ‘hard-working, team player with excellent communication skills’. The profile […]