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How to Highlight Experience on a CV

When you are applying for jobs, one of the most important things you can do is highlight your experience on your CV. This might feel very uncomfortable – it’s hard to look at your career objectively and talk about all of the things you have achieved. We completely understand – and we’re here to help! By following a few key …

Support for Employers when making staff redundant

The market has been ever changing at the moment and this has presented many challenges for organisations responding to this. You might now be in a position where your organisation has had to unfortunately make roles redundant. The important thing to convey to staff is it’s the role that is being made redundant and it’s not personal. Although there will …

How to Prepare a Presentation for a Job Interview

When you get past an initial job interview, you may be asked to deliver a presentation to progress further in the application process. The type, length, and topic of the presentation will vary depending on the role you are applying for. However, all interviewers will want to see a candidate who can demonstrate their expertise and ideas in a confident, …

Should You Use AI to Write Your CV?

Over the last few months, there has been talk in the media about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Specifically, there has been a lot of buzz around tools like ChatGPT, which can quickly generate content based on the prompts that you give it. As a result, some jobseekers are starting to use AI to create their application documents – in particular, CVs …

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How To Write A Cover Letter That Grabs Attention

There are a lot of elements you need to think about when undertaking a job search. It’s not enough to just send a CV. The majority of recruiters will also expect a Cover Letter. A Cover Letter is designed to complement your CV and is your opportunity to expand on your experience and achievements. An attention-grabbing Cover Letter needs to …

The CV Guru - Tips for An Effective Job Search in 2023

Tips for an Effective Job Search in 2023

A successful job hunt takes time. And sometimes, that is the thing you have the least of – especially when you’re balancing your current employment alongside other responsibilities. It is possible to balance a job hunt with everything else you need to do, we promise! In this blog, we will break down our expert tips for an effective job search …

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How to Optimise Your LinkedIn Profile for Success

As of the end of 2022, there are over 800 million people with profiles on LinkedIn. Officially the largest professional platform in the world, an optimised LinkedIn profile is essential for job seekers. If you’re new to LinkedIn, or it’s been a few years since you updated your profile, you might not be sure where to start. In this blog, …