Sometimes the traditional routes, or often go-to routes, can seem like saturated paths when it comes to job search. You may be disheartened by the number of…
Why People Find Writing Their Own CV/Resume Difficult
Let’s admit it; we have all struggled with this: we sat down to write the perfect CV, only to find we have nothing special to…
How to Write a Great Cover Letter, With Examples
Cover letters are important. Many hiring managers will not accept your application unless it’s accompanied with a cover letter. For this reason it is important…
Pandemic Leads to the Highest UK Unemployment for Over 50s Since the 1980s
According to a new study by Resolution Foundation the pandemic has created a “U-shaped” employment crisis. The over 50s and the under 25s are financially…
The 10 Commandments of CV Writing
CV writing can be confusing at times – we know this because we set up this site to help people like you. However, if you…
5 Tips to Ensure Your CV/Resume Is Error-Free
When it comes to CV or resume writing, presentation is everything. CVs and resumes with spelling, grammar and other errors can be looked down on,…
Is It Good to Use a CV Building Site?
There are a lot of questions around CV/resume writing and many people often receive confusing answers. By the way, the same document is referred to…
Is Your Social Media Sabotaging Your Job Search?
We’re all on social media, and guess what? Recruiters and hiring managers are aware of this. So, to go beyond what we present to them…
How to List Skills on a CV/Resume
Before we go into the structure of listing skills on a CV/resume, we need to understand the different types of skills you can list. There…
What Are Some of the Dos and Don’ts When Writing a CV?
There are things one should and shouldn’t do when writing a CV. It’s important to know the dos and don’ts when writing your first CV…