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Tips to address caring for family on your CV
- 5 Jul 2022
In this article, we'll cover how to address a career break due to family reasons on your CV, including taking a break to raise a family and other caregiving absences.
Then and now: How have CVs changed over the years?
- 5 Jul 2022
Looking back with rose-tinted spectacles has its place…but not when creating a fresh, new CV that's fit-for-purpose
CV Tips for Job Hoppers
- 5 Jul 2022
Chopped and changed jobs throughout your working life? That's fine - we can present this in a positive way.
The 5 Biggest Mistakes in Writing a CV
- 5 Jul 2022
A list of the 5 biggest mistakes that job seekers make that impact on the effectiveness of their application. Steer clear of these and you give yourself a much better chance of scoring that all important interview.
Why is there so much conflicting CV advice?
- 13 May 2022
There is a lot of conflicting advice on how best to write a CV. CVs have been around for such a long time, it may seem surprising there are still wide divergences of opinion in how best to write them. Why is this so?
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Should I include a Key Skills section in my CV?
- 11 Feb 2022
Your CV now has two audiences. Key skills are important to show both audiences that you have the requisite expertise.
Glow Up your Career in 2022! Without leaving your job!
- 10 Jan 2022
Before handing your notice in, consider if there’s any unexplored potential in your current job that could make it worthwhile you staying – at least for now!
Why you should never lie in your CV
- 20 Sep 2021
Upping that degree from a 2:2 to a 2:1. Hmm, tempting.
Everything You Need to Know About Assessment Centres
- 25 Aug 2021
Looking for a new job? You might find yourself getting a mysterious invitation to an assessment centre. If you're new to this recruitment process, you'll need to know what's in store for you.
Money, opportunities, flexibility: Get more from your employer in 2021
- 25 Aug 2021
If you are feeling unbalanced or unfulfilled at work, consider negotiating with your current employer for some of the following changes or benefits before calling it quits or seeking work elsewhere.
How to write a LinkedIn profile summary that gets noticed
- 25 Aug 2021
LinkedIn is the place online where you can connect to other professionals in your field and build your network.
Why you should include sustainability achievements in your CV
- 24 Aug 2021
Every role in every organisation can do something to lessen impact on the environment. From broad policy changes, reviewing supplier practices, eco-friendly travel schemes through to reducing single plastic cup use – changes both big and small can make a difference.
Making a Career Change. Career Advice for a Post-Pandemic Workplace
- 16 Aug 2021
There’s nothing quite like a pandemic for prompting reflections on the truly big questions like “What do I want to do with my life?”.
Maximising impact with your early career CV
- 16 Jul 2021
Whether you are a student, fresh graduate or just started out in work, it can sometimes be challenging to know how to write and structure a CV.
Writing a CV for sustainability jobs
- 4 Jun 2021
With climate change very much at the forefront of the agenda, the sustainability industry continues to grow and thrive. As countries seek to reduce carbon emissions, protect the environment and create a more circular economy, the skills needed to harness this change continue to be in great demand.
Job application conundrums: Be you. Be who they want you to be.
- 22 Apr 2021
The secret to any successful job application is to be both authentic to yourself in addition to being perfectly aligned to the requirements of the job.
How to self-assess your skills
- 7 Apr 2021
A skills assessment will identify all the key information about yourself that you need for an effective job search campaign
