Regardless of where the CV is stored, use of the “right words” (those used in a search through the database for people meeting a job’s requirements) in that CV determine whether or not the CV is selected to appear in the search results. Those right words are typically called “keywords” and appearing in the search … Continue reading »
A general rule for CV’s/resumes or LinkedIn profiles, it’s more effective to write in “short substantive soundbites” instead of long sentences or paragraphs. A LinkedIn profile can be significantly longer than a resume, however, it’s still important to use short substantive soundbites! So… what does that mean, and what does it look like? Here are some … Continue reading »
Long gone are the days where recruiters/employers review all CV submissions manually. And even if there are still a few who are doing that, their eyes are quickly scanning over your CV for keywords that align with their view of the position. The majority of today’s recruiters/employers rely on scanning technology to go through the enormous … Continue reading »
Anyone who’s serious about landing the job they’re applying for wants their CV to stand out for all the best reasons. So, the first thing to expect when reading a CV is that this is the applicant giving it their best shot – or it should be. Sometimes that enthusiasm to catch your eye may … Continue reading »
What do Recruitment Agencies do? Recruitment Agencies are engaged by companies to find them suitable candidates. They may specialise in particular occupations or sectors or cover a specific geographical location. While many of the national recruitment organisations have high street branches, increasingly agencies conduct their operations via the internet using either their own website or … Continue reading »
CV Templates There are 3 main styles of resumes: Chronological Resume: A chronological CV starts by listing your work history, with the most recent position listed first. Employers typically prefer this type of resume because it’s easy to see what jobs you have held and when you have worked at them. Functional Resume: A functional resume focuses on your skills … Continue reading »
CV Tips for Experienced Candidates While professionals ages 50 and over may have more knowledge and experience in the workplace, that has not helped them come out of the unemployment market any faster. In fact, statistics reveal that older workers remain unemployed longer than those who are younger. There are various reasons why an older worker faces … Continue reading »
CV Keywords Long gone are the days where employers review all CV submissions manually. And even if there are still a few who are doing that, their eyes are quickly scanning over your CV for keywords that align with their view of the position. A majority of today’s employers rely on scanning technology to go … Continue reading »
CV Keywords As you all know when you apply to a job, your CV goes into a huge database, were the recruiter then searches based on skills and job titles. The problem is of course sometimes it is hard to know what words they will search on, and without these words in your resume someplace, … Continue reading »
1. There Are No Specifics (“Think Like Google”) Be specific about your background and skills. If you’re a programmer, you should say “Python” and “Ruby” instead of just “open-source tools.” If you’re in finance, you should mention “Quickbooks” and “Great Plains Software” instead of “accounting software.” If you’ve got e-commerce in your background, mention whether it was “Business … Continue reading »
You’ve found the ideal job vacancy. Now you need the ‘how to’ guide to write your professional CV. Most people are aware of the standard professional CV build: employment history, qualifications, contact details – but which key ingredients impress employers and win a place on their interview shortlist? “Before you start to write your professional … Continue reading »
For those of us who live in cold weather climates, turning the calendar page to April is a glorious moment. Although it’s still cold outside, you know that spring really is on the way. If you’re like me, that first whiff of warm air also gives you the decluttering bug. That’s right — it’s spring … Continue reading »
