CV Considerations...
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Are You Ready for a Career Move?
Are You Ready for a Career Move?
Is it really time to find a new employer?
Though a part of you might ache to leave your current position, making a career move...
Difficulty Thinking of References
Quick - think of the names of three friends. Easy, right?
It's ironic, then, that when many people are asked to think of three job references, their minds go...
Gaps in Employment
Have a gap in your employment background? Whether it's one hole of a few months or several holes spanning years, you can't change your history; however, you can...
Hobbies and Interests On a CV
Most CVs will have a section in which candidates can state their hobbies and interests away from the workplace. Opinions between employment recruiters are divided as...
How Often Should You Update Your CV?
It's a question asked by many working adults: How often do I need to update my CV? Though there's no perfect, cut-and-dry answer, there are some definite con...
'Job Jumping' Background
The term job jumper is usually reserved for those persons who have had many positions at several different companies in a very short amount of time.
If you have...
Overcoming 'Lack of Education'
You hear it all the time: Bill Gates dropped out of school, or Albert Einstein was a terrible student…
Though those statements might be true, Gates and Einstein...
Overcoming 'Lack of Experience'
You know you can do the job. You are itching to get an interview. You'd love to send a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to the prospective employer. But there is a...
Overcoming 'No Degree'
There are many reasons that a job seeker might be without a degree. He or she could be entering the job force right out of secondary school. The applicant might...
Recession Proof Your CV: Top Tips
With thousands of people losing their jobs, and a protracted period of economic uncertainty ahead of us, many employees are looking for ways to make sure that their...
Resume versus Curriculum Vitae
Quick - what is the difference between a résumé and a curriculum vitae (CV)? Depending on where you live and what your occupation is, your answer will vary from...
The Age Factor and Your CV
Your age can definitely be a factor in how you organise and format your résumé or curriculum vitae (CV). Many interviewers or potential clients will label you too...
What If You Hav a Criminal Record?
You may have a criminal record, but that doesn't mean you can never find employment again. However, you'll need to be very selective and savvy when it comes to...
What To Do If You've Been Sacked?
It happened. You were fired… let go… sacked. After the shock of the experience has died down, the realisation hits you that finding a new job might not be so easy....
