by Debra Mills | Sep 1, 2023 | CV Formats, CV Writing Tips
Guide to Using Colour on CVs and Career Documents Hiring managers don’t see candidates in terms of black and white. Not anymore, anyway. To make your CV stand out to human readers and highlight achievements, it is important to incorporate colour into the design. When...
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 | Jul 12, 2023 | CV Writing Tips, Resume Writing
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...
by Debra Mills | Jul 1, 2015 | CV Writing Tips
Although not every duty/responsibility can be transformed into an achievement, it can be helpful to ask yourself the following questions: How can I elaborate on how well I performed this duty/responsibility by adding action verbs, adverbs, adjectives, or statistics?...
by Debra Mills | Jan 5, 2015 | Career Development, CV Writing Tips
What to put in your CV when starting your career Whether you are looking for an accounting job or one in the service industry, you will notice that employers are often looking for people with relevant experience. If you are a career starter who is without experience,...
