As you progress through your career and undertake more senior-level roles, one part of the job application process can still prove to be a challenge: Writing a succinct, engaging, and well-structured CV. At this stage in your career, your CV must reflect your strategic value, impact, and leadership capabilities to prove you are the right choice for an executive-level role. …
When people are in the process of writing their CVs and look back at their hospitality experience, they are often reminded of the long shifts, unsociable hours and difficult customer interactions. What they usually forget is the extensive transferable skillset, which was developed along the way, transferable skills which are high in demand across pretty much every industry! No matter …
Police professionals develop a wide range of transferable skills throughout their career, through training and daily duties; skills that are highly valuable in many other professions. Noted below is a small number of key transferable skills commonly gained in policing: Communication Skills • Clear verbal and written communication, including writing reports and interviewing • Conflict resolution and de-escalation; remaining calm …
Transitioning into an executive-level role is an exciting career milestone. But when writing a CV, many people struggle to balance the technical expertise they’ve built up over the years with the leadership abilities employers look for in senior positions. In this blog, we will explore how to balance technical and senior capabilities on a CV to show prospective employers you’re …
When applying for a senior or executive-level role, your CV needs to be strategically positioned. By now, you will have had several years of accomplishments and experience which can be challenging to distil into a two-page CV. At this level employers need to understand what you are capable of and your track record relevant to the role for which you …
The modern workplace continues to evolve – particularly in a post-Covid culture. Despite this, many job seekers feel like disclosing a career gap on their CV will harm their employment prospects. According to research carried out by Applied, a third of employees surveyed have taken a career break of six months or more – but over half admit they would …
The internet is full of advice on how to write a CV. As a result, there are a lot of conflicting tips about best practices and what information you should include on your CV. Our team of expert writers have years of experience creating CVs, so we can demystify the process and help you sort fact from fiction. Here are …
As we move into 2024, many people will take time to reflect on their goals. Whether you’re ready to transition into your first executive-level role or you already have senior-level experience and you want to make a change, it’s a good time to think about updating your CV before the January rush. When it’s time to write an executive-level 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 …
There are so many Professional CV writers out there – from solo freelancers to huge agencies – that it can be overwhelming to try and decide who to work with. Making the right decision for your individual needs helps ensure your job application documents reflect your experience and career aspirations. We touched on this in a previous blog about why …