CV and Job Hunting Advice
Welcome to the CV and Job Hunting advice section. We have a range of articles to help you create a great CV and get that dream job you've always been after. We know how hard it can be to get your CV mastered and impress at the interview so we have created free articles giving you helpful tips and tricks.
Selling yourself
Advertising is a massive business all over the world! Companies spend trillions of pounds a year marketing their products so that you want to buy them. Applying for a new job is no different..
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Adding personal details to your CV
Personal details are standard on all CV's. However, it's not essential to list all personal details to provide the employer with the information they need. There are several customs in different countries that require the personal details section to be customized differently..
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Highlighting your achievements
People generally find that listing their achievement is one of the hardest parts of their CV to complete. Nobody wants to think about themselves as arrogant or better than anyone else, but when writing your CV you have got to be! Remember that your CV is up against other peoples..
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Presenting your career history
When an employer reads your career history they are looking for the following - where have you worked and in what roles. How long have you worked there. What did you achieve there. What responsibilities did you have. What skills..
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Qualifications and training on your CV
Try and list the training courses you have been on in an order that relates to the job role, with the most suitable first. If you have attended a large number of training courses then try and list the most advanced..
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Detailing your hobbies and interests
Hobbies and interests is your number section to tell the employer a little bit more about you as a person. Remember the employer isn't looking to employ a robot, they want someone they can work together with and who can face fresh challenges every day..
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Adding references to your CV - Where, Why
References are commonly added to CV's but they are completely optional. Some people may find that they give them a distinct advantage, others are probably using up valuable space. The list below details the pros and cons of adding references to your CV..
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Common reasons for CV rejection
It's vital that your CV is attractive and to the point. To highlight this even more, consider that an employer could receive well over 100 applicants for a single job. Now imagine that each CV was 4 pages long. That's 400 pages the employer must read to get through them all..
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CV styles and layouts - chronological, functional, targeted
There are three main styles to use for a CV. Each one is suited depending on the type of role you are applying for and also what you have done to date. A good trick is to have several versions of your CV, each one using a different style..
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Whats the best CV length
It's a common misconception that CV length is the most important in creating a perfect CV. However, the length of the CV needs to be tailored appropriately based on the content and also the demand for the job role you are applying for..
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Creating a covering letter when applying for a job
So what should you include with a covering letter? Well a covering letter is your chance to expand on points in your CV that are appropriate to the job role you are applying for. Unlike the CV, the covering letter doesn't need to list everything you have done. Instead it's a chance to focus the readers attention early on..
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Common mistakes when creating a CV
It's easy to make mistakes when creating your own CV, we've all been there and done it at some point. A great way to avoid making mistakes is to make your own review process. This involves regularly reviewing your CV for spelling and grammar mistakes. Even better is to get a friend or family member to check your CV for you..
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Why am I not getting interviews
People are faced with rejection every day of the week, what counts is how we handle that rejection. Applying for job adverts is not different. Just because you haven't got any interview requests yet, it's not the time to give up..
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How to understand job adverts
Sadly most job adverts are completely vague and not descriptive. Worse still they are usually written by HR who know little or nothing about the skills and experience required for the job. They are just going off of the advice given by the team looking to recruit a new member of staff. This makes it even more important to read into a job advert and decipher that the employer is actually looking for..
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Applying to unadvertised jobs - magazines, papers, word of mouth
Many people forget that job adverts are the only way they can apply for jobs. The internet has helped kill off the traditional process of applying to companies directly. However, you can have great success by applying to companies directly. Before you rush out and apply to every company under the sun..
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Applying for temporary work
Temporary work is a common solution to a company's needs. They can employ and lay off staff without the need to train and recruit them through a lengthy process. Employers can also get in as many 'bodies' as they need under the present work load. There is also no burden of insurance contributions or pension schemes..
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Registering your CV online with job boards
With the age of the internet there are literally thousands of job sites where you can upload your CV and apply online. They're very easy to use and with thousands of jobs listed you'd be wise to give them a try..
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Where to find free CV templates? Downloads for Office Word
Using the right CV template can make a big difference in the success of your job applications. In this article, we explore how to download free CV templates for use in Microsoft Office Word (2007, 2010 or later). We also take a look at the best templates on offer and what makes a good choice.
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Using job agencies to find jobs
Job agencies are great if you are looking for someone to take the burden of applying for jobs off your shoulders. It can be a stressful and time consuming process so whats the harm in using a little help? We have compiled a list of some of the reasons not to use a job agency, however we still believe agencies are the best way to successful employment..
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Interview tips and tricks
An interview can be a nerve racking process but at the same time it's a necessary process for both you and the employer. It's a chance for them to see the person being the CV and for you to learn more about the job role and the company..
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Covering letter examples
Several covering letter examples for you to use in your own CV..
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Common interview questions
Below we have included several of the most common interview questions to help you prepare for your actual interview..
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