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CV Preparation - the do's and the don'ts  |
| by Rebecca Fuller & CareerSiteAdvisor Jan 11, 2010 |
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| Rebecca Fuller - Founder of The Fuller CV With 13+ years of experience in the business of professional CV writing, shares with us what every CV must contain to ensure progressing to the next stage of the job search process - the real do's and don'ts behind CV preparation. read more or comment here |
| Making Your CV Work for You |
| by John Lees Feb 06, 2009 |
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| Until your interview, you are only as good as your paperwork and perhaps telephone manner.
This makes your CV and covering letter crucial. They are essential tools in most job searches. Like any marketing document, a CV should help you sell yourself.
Preparation:
Think about your skills, competencies, qualifications and experience. What are your unique selling points and...read more or comment here |
| The Electronic CV – Fact or Fiction |
| by Harriet Marsh Feb 06, 2009 |
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| It’s 2009 and anything is possible and therefore every CV must be “electronic” well actually no BUT they are growing in popularity and they can be a great way to “stand out” from the crowed.
We have include an article from the Guardian on the topic plus some links to current electronic CV already on sites like You Tube.
In today's multimedia...read more or comment here |
| The Application Form |
| by John Lees Feb 06, 2009 |
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| Careers expert John Lees FREC has some tips for you about filling in application forms.
Read the form and its instructions carefully. Sometimes it's useful to photocopy the blank form so you can fill it out in rough first.
Read the Job Description thoroughly. Try to work out what problem the job is there to solve. Try to work out the top 5 competences required by...read more or comment here |
| What Not to Include in Your CV |
| by John Lees Feb 06, 2009 |
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| Careers expert John Lees FREC reveals the secrets of making your CV stand out from the crowd.
Don't provide huge amounts of detail about jobs you did more than 10 years ago.
Don't put anything down under "interests" unless (a) it has some relevance to the job or (b) you can talk inspiringly for hours on the subject.
Don't put yourself down, try...read more or comment here |
| The Cover Letter |
| by John Lees Feb 06, 2009 |
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| Careers expert John Lees FREC tells you the insider secrets about writing letters that get you interviewed:
The only function of this letter is to get your CV read, and to get you a meeting. Think of your letter like the first page of your CV, as a one page advertisement for you. Make your letter brief, enthusiastic, and interesting.
Ensure that everything in the...read more or comment here |
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