Top tips for writing a CV. No8: Would I lie to you honey?
by Neville Rose at CV Writers
Well, um, according to research the answer is ‘yes’, somewhere between a quarter and a third of CVs contain blatant fibs. Made u... Read more ...
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Top tips for writing a CV: No7. Space saving devices
by Neville Rose at CV Writers
What are space saving devices? Any tool that assists visual presentation and takes up less space than proper sentences. Obvious examples inc... Read more ...
Top 10 tips for writing a CV: No6. Think achievements, facts and figures.
by Neville Rose at CV Writers
Sell yourself. And back up what you say. This may be one the trickiest aspects of writing your own CV. Some people write great things in the... Read more ...
Top 10 tips for writing a CV: No5. Getting the tone right.
by Neville Rose at CV Writers
Your CV should be professional yet personal. Exciting but not over-the-top. ‘Positively objective’ might be a good way of descri... Read more ...
Top 10 tips for writing a CV: No4. Get the important info on the first page
by Neville Rose at CV Writers
This is why CVs need to be adapted for each new application. What"s important for one job may not be so for the next. Whatever you beli... Read more ...
Top 10 tips for writing a CV: No3. Keep the format clean and clutter free
by Neville Rose at CV Writers
"White space is good". I remember saying that to my old advertising clients. It took some convincing. But it's true. And it... Read more ...
Top 10 tips for writing a CV: No2. Spelling and grammar
by Neville Rose at CV Writers
It may seem obvious. But, if it is, why do over 30% of CVs still contain spelling errors? When you think about how important a CV is, it&quo... Read more ...
Should I use a CV writing service?
by Neville Rose at CV Writers
A recent report by the BBC said that websites with spelling mistakes saw sales drop by over 50%. Confidence literally evaporates. “If ... Read more ...
Top 10 tips for a tip top CV: No1. Keep it short
by Neville Rose at CV Writers
It's a fact that most recruiters spend only seconds skim reading most CVs. You have to attract attention very quickly. A 2 page CV is su... Read more ...
The Art of Being Interviewed
Job offers can be won or lost on your preparation for interview. Before any interview takes place, the company takes time to draw up person ... Read more ...
