by Debra Mills | Mar 7, 2024 | Career Development, Job Hunting, LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a powerful tool for job searching and applying for jobs, offering various functionalities beyond just posting your resume. Here’s how you can leverage it effectively using LinkedIn job search basics: Optimise your profile: Headline: Craft a clear and...
by Debra Mills | Aug 21, 2023 | CV Writing Tips, Resume 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...
by Debra Mills | Aug 17, 2013 | CV Writing Tips
Two types of CVs or resumes are sent to employers — those that tell what you are and those that tell who you are. CVs that tell what you are highlight irrelevant and unnecessary details. Expect those to be tossed into an employer’s rubbish bin. Documents that...
by Debra Mills | Mar 5, 2013 | CV Writing Tips
Imagine that you’re the person tasked with dredging through the slush pile of CVs (curricula vitae). How many seconds will you spend looking at each one? What will grab your attention? Beyond the CV A single sheet of paper highlighting your career history will...
by Debra Mills | Dec 29, 2009 | CV Formats
The functional CV uses the target job’s key skills as section headings. Pros … Gaps in employment are less obvious. No continual repetition of skills. Skills, capabilities, and accomplishments are emphasised and prioritised according to importance rather than...
