With millions of students applying to universities each year, standing out has become harder than ever. Unfortunately, many students are not literate in writing the one ticket used for acceptance into these colleges: an online resume. There is no high school curriculum that teaches students how to translate their abilities into a resume. In an…
In the UK alone employers receive an average of 60 applicants for everyadvertisement of a low-skilled job and around 20-30 applicants for every high-skilledjob – and this reinforces why your CV should stand above the rest for thehighest chance of success. Most applicants to these jobs are actually qualified, in fact, the CIPD (chartered institute…
When applying for jobs nowadays, we all hear one-word time and again; experience, experience, experience. It’s the reason students fresh out of uni are struggling to secure jobs. It may also be the reason you’re stuck in a career you don’t love. If the advice is anything to go by, it’s impossible to break into…
Most of us take time off from work at some point in our careers. Maybe you took a year out to travel or to spend more time with your family. Or maybe you quit your most recent job because it wasn’t for you. This is perfectly acceptable, but unexplained employment gaps in your CV can…
There comes a time in many of our lives where we fancy a career change. That makes sense given how much our tastes and desires alter over the years. It’d be madness to assume that a field which interested you when you were eighteen is still going to have your attention at 40+. Sadly, many…
Your resume is your chance to make a first impression on a potential employer so you want to ensure that it makes a positive impression. Since resumes are so crucial, many services exist offering resume templates, such as https://www.livecareer.com/resume-templates. You do not want to choose just any template, however. Instead, make sure that the resume…
Writing a good CV can be a daunting task. Many employers often scan a CV for a few seconds and then decide whether to hire or not hire a certain job hunter. I know that this is harsh. Luckily, this article will give you tips that will increase your chances of grabbing the attention of…
Your resume is your first impression–if it’s good, you may just get that interview or follow up phone call. And if it’s bad, your resume may just end up in the trash bin. Although resumes are incredibly important to landing a job, many people don’t know the ins-and-outs of creating a truly professional and impressive…
There are many things that an employee looks for in a resume. You can find worthwhile guides to help you achieve this through our site, and they should help you through every stage of the process. However, there could also be another, hidden attitude to take towards your CV which could benefit you immensely. We’ll…
An impressive and flawless resume or a cover letter is an added advantage for a job seeker. You have an edge to land the job beating the competition with your perfect resume. Even if the resume is simple, if it is flawless without any typos or grammatical errors and various other common writing errors, you…
When you apply for a job so do hundreds of other people. You may have spent hours creating your CV but it isn’t going to get more than a minute’s attention from a recruiter. If the first glance at our CV fails to impress, you’re not going to even get a chance to state your…
Has the job market ever been quite as competitive as it is right now? We don’t think so! There seem to be hundreds of job seekers out there and hardly any jobs. It has never been more difficult to bag the job of your dreams, so you need to make sure that you are pulling…