Self-employment figures have been growing over the last number of years. Self-employed people now make up 13% of the total workforce in the UK. There are lots of reasons why you might have decided to take the plunge and become self-employed. Running your own business allows you to work flexibly in a way that fits your family commitments. You have …
Decided to move overseas? Congratulations – you are embarking on an amazing adventure! You could be relocating for a variety of reasons, but one thing is certain: you need to get a job in your new home. And your CV needs to be prepped based on the requirements of the country you are applying in. For example, if you are …
As you progress through your career and take on increasing levels of responsibility, you might start looking for a new challenge. A popular path is searching for a Non-Executive Director – or NED – role. This kind of position has more differences from traditional Executive roles than meets the eye. As a result, your application needs to be approached very …
Looking for a new job is exciting – but it can be stressful too. If you’re applying for positions and aren’t getting responses, are getting rejected before interview, or you’re struggling to fit applications into your busy lifestyle: a Professional CV Writing service could help. With so many CV Writing companies out there, it can be hard to understand which …
Whether you’re: Finishing your degree Looking for a summer internship Seeking a part-time job It can be hard to know what to put into your student CV. You might not know how to showcase your skills to put your best foot forward. There are a few mistakes that we see students and graduates make all the time in their CVs. …
Your professional profile is the section that should sit at the top of your CV underneath your contact details. This is your elevator pitch and your chance to showcase your skills and expertise which are relevant to the role and should grab the attention of the reader and encourage them to read the remainder of your CV. It is therefore …
According to Statista, as from June 2021 there are now 4.2million self-employed people in the UK, with more and more people now working as a consultant on various contracts or as a freelancer. This has many benefits with people now realising how much they value flexibility and the opportunity to work for themselves. For those seasoned consultants, you probably have …
Are you one of the many professionals that know you are ready for the next step in your career, but have not yet managed to make that elusive move? It may be the opportunity has not presented itself or any time it does you miss out for some reason: “you don’t have the experience” or “other candidates have done the role before” or “it is …
Many employers had to make their staff redundant during COVID-19 and unfortunately, across some industries this has now resulted in redundancy. This has been the case for many in aviation, travel, and the entertainment industry to name but a few. So how do you explain this in your CV and how do you tailor your CV towards new roles? If you …
With the job market being more and more competitive at the moment it is vital that your CV or application has a competitive edge. Therefore, showcasing your key achievements will allow you to stand out from the competition while also demonstrating to the recruiter the contribution you have made throughout your career. I have summarised how best to include these …