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CV Personal Statement Examples and Tips
- 3 Oct 2020
Our tips for writing a personal statement for your CV that will help to get you hired, along with a couple of personal statement examples for inspiration.
Returning to Work After a Career Break
- 2 Oct 2020
Returning to work after a career break can be a daunting prospect. We explore the steps career breakers can take to smooth the path back to the workplace.
Writing a data analyst CV
- 11 Sep 2020
With the amount of data being created and stored growing exponentially, the opportunities for data analysts and data scientists to manage, analyse and interpret this across all sectors of the economy are immense. With competition for jobs growing, the need for a CV that helps set you apart is vital.
Writing a digital marketing CV
- 10 Sep 2020
It pays dividends to tailor your digital marketing CV for each application. More time on fewer applications is better than a scattergun approach of using one generic CV to apply for every role.
How to write a librarian CV
- 10 Sep 2020
The competition for librarian jobs continues to be tough with budgets being squeezed left, right and centre. This makes having a CV that stands you out even more important.
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How to Change Your Career
- 7 Sep 2020
Want a career change but not sure which job is right for you? We guide you through the career change process to help you kick the inertia and make that move.
6 Questions You Should Ask in an Interview
- 4 Sep 2020
These are the best interview questions to ask to show how committed you are to the process and to help you make an informed decision about the role.
Interpersonal Skills - What Does it Mean?
- 27 Aug 2020
What are the interpersonal skills that employers look for in a candidate, what jobs require them and what can you do to improve yours?
How to write a fundraising CV
- 16 Aug 2020
Fundraising roles require skills that uniquely cross the divide between the private and not-for-profit sectors. In one sense, fundraising jobs are highly commercial. They demand relationship building and a target driven and sales focused approach. Yet, you can get to do this for a worthwhile cause you truly believe in and through your direct efforts make a measurable difference.
How to write a public affairs CV
- 16 Aug 2020
Your CV needs to work in a similar way that any piece of communication may be written to protect a reputation or provide a persuasive argument.
The STAR Interview Technique - How to Use it
- 18 Jul 2020
The STAR interview technique will help you answer competency-based questions in a clear, structured way and make sure you include all the key details.
How to Excel in a Competency-Based Interview
- 16 Jul 2020
Competency-based interviews are very popular among hiring managers, so it’s important you know what to expect and how to excel.
How to write an office manager CV
- 14 Jul 2020
The key to writing a great office manager CV is not just about telling the reader about the variety of things you do, but how well you them.
Character Reference Tips and Advice
- 14 Jul 2020
Not sure how to write a character reference? Our guide covers the details to include and features a character reference template you can adapt and use.
Making a case for flexible working in your company
- 2 Jul 2020
Interested in a flexible working approach? If you feel like your company should be adopting a more flexible approach to work, here’s a few tips on how you can build your case.
Writing an effective Operations Manager CV
- 5 Jun 2020
As an operations manager you are very much the organisation's heartbeat. Although the duties can vary widely, it is fair to say that there are few other roles that are as central and far reaching across the full spectrum of an organisation's activities.
How to write a stand out nursing CV
- 5 Jun 2020
As a professional nurse your CV needs to demonstrate your achievements and the maintenance of the high levels of clinical excellence associated with your role. The CV should be focused towards your target roles and look professional.
Writing a great teacher CV
- 5 Jun 2020
A CV may be the first communication between you and a new employer. First impressions count. The experience in reading your CV is a vitally important one, setting the way that will hopefully progress through interview and employment. It is vital your teacher CV looks professional, positions you in line with your target roles and provides example of achievements to support.
Taking control of your career during a lockdown
- 4 May 2020
If you were unhappy in your role before the lockdown, have now been furloughed or may be just uncertain what the future holds, this is the time to reflect on your career and take action to shape the future your way.
Writing a CV for Transport and Logistics
- 4 May 2020
When writing your transport and logistics CV it is important to focus the CV towards the particular roles you are targeting.
