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 using colour on career documents, it is essential to consider [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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? In what ways did I do this more efficiently, quicker, or better in other ways than anyone [...]
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, you will wonder how you can you get [...]
Writing a CV for the UK or Ireland If you are writing a CV for a position in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland, here are a few tips: Name and Contact Details: Clearly state your name, postal address, telephone number (either mobile/cell or landline), and email address at the top [...]
The functional CV uses the target job’s key skills as section headings.
The traditional reverse chronological CV lists your experience starting with your most recent job.
Your CV or resume may only get a 10-second glance during the initial screening stage – so make it count!