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October 2017
Five ways to get your CV noticed by employers
Make your CV brief, easy-to-read and packed with numbers to catch the attention of hiring managers and recruiters
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3 Oct 2017
Five ways to get your CV noticed by employers
September 2017
CV and cover letter examples
The perfect pitch: how to write a successful cover letter
Keep it short, do your research and tailor it to the job, say experts
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25 Sep 2017
The perfect pitch: how to write a successful cover letter
August 2017
How to make any job look impressive on your CV
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17 Aug 2017
How to make any job look impressive on your CV
How to turn a career break or sabbatical into job success – live chat
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13 Aug 2017
How to turn a career break or sabbatical into job success – live chat
July 2017
It's all about potential: how to write a CV with no work experience
Follow these tips to stand out among competing candidates – from research to volunteering – and make your CV shine
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13 Jul 2017
It's all about potential: how to write a CV with no work experience
June 2017
Five ways to get your CV and cover letter noticed
Are your job applications being ignored? Cut the cliches, sum yourself up and keep them brief, say the experts
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1 Jun 2017
Five ways to get your CV and cover letter noticed
May 2017
CV and cover letter clinic: ask the experts
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21 May 2017
CV and cover letter clinic: ask the experts
How to tailor your CV for interview success
Start with a flexible structure, showcase your talents and don’t cut too much to make the perfect CV
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3 May 2017
How to tailor your CV for interview success
April 2017
How to avoid the seven most common CV mistakes
CV tips: cut the cliches, don’t waffle and demonstrate the impact of your work to employers
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3 Apr 2017
How to avoid the seven most common CV mistakes
February 2017
Top 10 CV buzzwords – and how to avoid them
Everyone describes themselves as ‘passionate, enthusiastic and specialised’ on their CV – here’s how to convey the same thing without being cliched
Published:
9 Feb 2017
Top 10 CV buzzwords – and how to avoid them
December 2016
No interviews? Stop applying for jobs and speak to the hiring manager
With the majority of hires made internally, sometimes the best tactic is simply to get your CV in front of the right person
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21 Dec 2016
No interviews? Stop applying for jobs and speak to the hiring manager
November 2016
CV writing: job hunting tips for the festive season
If all you want for Christmas is a new job, use these tips to update your CV and make that wish a reality
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29 Nov 2016
CV writing: job hunting tips for the festive season
The five most common CV problems – and how to fix them
Do you have gaps in employment, or lack relevant experience? Here’s how to turn these issues into positives
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1 Nov 2016
The five most common CV problems – and how to fix them
October 2016
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'I've no idea if the lie or the truth got me hired': your job application fibs
From fabricated interview stories to forged degrees, here’s a collection of our readers’ biggest lies. Read more of their tall tales
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27 Oct 2016
'I've no idea if the lie or the truth got me hired': your job application fibs
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CV and cover letter examples for teachers
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19 Oct 2016
CV and cover letter examples for teachers
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What have you lied about to get a job? Share your stories
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3 Oct 2016
What have you lied about to get a job? Share your stories
August 2016
CV and job application spelling test – take our quiz
Spelling mistakes in job applications are more common than you think – take our tricky quiz to test your literacy skills
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19 Aug 2016
CV and job application spelling test – take our quiz
CV writing: use clear facts to highlight your value to employers
Put yourself in the hiring manager’s shoes and give context to your job roles in order to impress recruiters
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2 Aug 2016
CV writing: use clear facts to highlight your value to employers
June 2016
Arts graduates rejoice: 'there's a lot to be said for creativity'
A humanities degree should not limit your career. Make the most of your strengths and be proud of your accomplishment, advise the experts
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22 Jun 2016
Arts graduates rejoice: 'there's a lot to be said for creativity'
Graduate CV template: what to include in your first résumé
Most graduates get their first CVs wrong. From formatting to length, here’s how to write the perfect résumé for job success after university
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14 Jun 2016
Graduate CV template: what to include in your first résumé
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