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, …

How to write an international CV

Moving Overseas: How to Write an International CV

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 …

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Should You Work With A Professional CV Writing Company?

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 …

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Online Job Applications: Tips for A Successful Submission

If you’ve been in one job for a long time or risen the ranks internally, job hunting online can feel very daunting when you aren’t used to it. Completing an online job application could include any of the following: Sending your CV and Cover Letter Bespoke application forms Video answer submissions Aptitude tests for specific skills With so many potential …

Networking Tips: Online vs Face-to Face Events

Networking Tips for Success: Online vs. In-Person Events

If you’re: Looking for a new job Keen to meet like-minded professionals Interested in making connections in a new industry Then networking is key to success. Networking isn’t just for business owners and entrepreneurs – it can help everyone in their career journey. And for jobseekers, it is critical! According to HubSpot, 80% of job positions are filled through networking. …

Avoiding Age Discrimination Part 2 (v2)

Avoiding age discrimination on your CV – Part 2

Following on from our recent article regarding avoiding Age Discrimination on your CV  brought many follow up questions which highlights  how much of an issue this is. This article aims to address these questions.   Some of the areas many of you were concerned about were: Appearing dishonest Some of you felt that, by structuring your CV in the way advised, avoiding …

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New Year…….New Career?

In January, the number of people seeking a new work opportunity soars to 64% of the UK workforce (Telegraph 2019) and it is reported that many companies are now shaking off the aftermath of the political upheaval to focus on their growth plans. This means there will hopefully be plenty of job opportunities but also plenty of competition.  If you are considering your options …