Resume Writing

Level up your CV: Combating ageism in today’s job market

Level up your CV: Combating ageism in today's job market Ageism, the unfair treatment of individuals based on their age, can be a significant barrier in the job search and workplace. While certain practices are legally prohibited, unconscious bias can still creep in, affecting individuals of all ages. The fight against ageism in the workplace [...]

By |2024-02-28T15:22:18+00:00February 28th, 2024|ATS, CV Formats, CV Writing Tips, Job Hunting, Resume Writing|Comments Off on Level up your CV: Combating ageism in today’s job market

STAR Method for CV Writing

The STAR method is a CV writing technique that can help you highlight your skills and experience in a clear, concise, and persuasive way. STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result. SITUATION: Talk about the situation or challenge you came across. It could be a particular project, a solved issue, or an accomplished goal. [...]

By |2023-08-21T20:04:37+00:00August 21st, 2023|CV Writing Tips, Resume Writing|Comments Off on STAR Method for CV Writing

Using AI to write a CV

To improve your job search, use AI-powered tools like Wordtune to rephrase job descriptions and ChatGPT to generate relevant achievements. Use the STAR method to structure your statements and tools like Resume.io to create a professional CV. For industry-specific language, try Textio. Use Grammarly or ProWritingAid to proofread and Jobscan to optimise for ATS scanners. [...]

By |2023-07-31T23:19:30+00:00July 12th, 2023|CV Writing Tips, Resume Writing|Comments Off on Using AI to write a CV

Career Coaching Questions

Questions of the Week from Career Directors International: Is a Job Objective really necessary on a CV? Coach's Answer: There are several types of generic job objectives that are simply a waste of precious review time. However, providing key direction to a reviewer about why the CV has been presented (beyond the fact that the [...]

By |2017-01-28T15:04:46+00:00April 14th, 2015|Career Development, CV Writing Tips, Interview Advice, Resume Writing|Comments Off on Career Coaching Questions

Writing a CV for a Graduate Job

Graduating in the years during or just after a recession can be tough. The job market is very competitive and the recent graduate is competing against people with several years of relevant experience and glowing recommendations from bosses who did not want to lose them. Although recent graduates may not have a lot of relevant [...]

By |2017-01-28T15:04:48+00:00January 5th, 2015|CV Writing Tips, Resume Writing|Comments Off on Writing a CV for a Graduate Job

How to Create a Perfect Resume

How to develop the best possible resume Resume writing should be taken seriously by anyone who is in dire need of a good job. According to professional resume writing experts at SolidEssay.com, a good resume normally wins the interest of any employer while a bad one attracts lots of criticism. So how do you develop [...]

By |2017-01-28T15:04:51+00:00August 9th, 2013|CV Writing Tips, Resume Writing|Comments Off on How to Create a Perfect Resume
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