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. [...]
FORMATTING All CV information should be in the main body of the Word document because of the way applicant tracking systems (ATS) process documents during the selection phase of recruitment. The software may not parse the information correctly if the text is placed within tables, frames, the header, or the footer. KEYWORDS Study relevant job advertisements [...]
Job hunting is never fun, especially in times such as this. You may be able to find a job in London, but if you live in one of the UK's smaller towns then finding anything better than waiting tables or bar work can be a complete nightmare. Recruitment companies have seen applications almost treble in the [...]
German-style CV If you are writing an English CV for a position in Germany / Deutschland, here are a few tips: Include a cover sheet with your name, address, telephone number, and email address on the top right side and your place of birth, date of birth, nationality, and marital status on the bottom right [...]
When you cannot use attachments or formatted documents, copy and paste the relevant sections of your Pro-CV PLAIN TEXT.txt file or your own .txt file (without line breaks) into your EMAIL ‘compose’ box. If a job description asks you to include a plain text CV in the body of an email, make sure your email [...]
Looking for the perfect gift for you or someone else? Resumes that Pop! hit the bookshelves of major US booksellers and is available on-line at Amazon in the UK The book's author, Pat Criscito, says that the perfect resume is the one that fits the personality of its owner - but where do you start to [...]
1. CVs are more important than ever in today's competitive job market. What are the best ways for job seekers, particularly project managers, to grab the attention of HR/recruiters? HR managers and recruiters desperately want to find the right candidate as quickly as possible. You will grab their attention the moment they can find the [...]