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jackthomas
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 Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 4:20 am Post subject: TIPS |
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including the kind of information that matches the type and level of job that you plan to apply for in such a way that recruiters find you interesting as a candidate
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selecting where to place your emphasis: it could be knowledge and education (recent graduate, for example); it could be results; it could be intangibles such as changing organisational culture – this depends on what stage you are in life and what type of professional roles you have
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prioritising your information so that what is most important catches attention first, so that you do not look naïve enough to focus on trivia and so that the detail is left for them to ask at your interview
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including enough evidence of what you have to offer to appear convincing and professional, without boring people to death or sounding like a job definition
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stretching yourself in terms of the way you write and the words you use: the CV has its own grammar that need not use sentences and paragraphs but if you think of a recruitment consultant writing a very concise report about you - then you will not go far wrong
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choosing an attractive style, which means simplicity: avoid boxes, graphics, templates in your WP programme, photos (unless you are a performer) and get your fonts right (Tahoma and Verdana are the best when you email your CV to recruiters and you can use 9.5 point size to give yourself space)
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testing and checking your new document: try your CV out on friends and partners and have at least one person proof-read it; there is no room for error and spell-checkers do not find every mistake; switch off your grammar checker because it does not apply to CVs at all |
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Nathan-land-that-job
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You need to tailor your CV in a way that demonstrates how your skill set can aid that employer.
Its not enough saying I have three years experience in Joe Bloggs.
You need to say somehing along the lines of due to my three years experience in ....... I am well known with in the industry and have a good reputation, because of this I have a lot of contacts that will be willing work with me and I can start to improve sales within in a short time of me joining.
Alot of the time taking your explanation hat little further can make your answr far more effective, its a bit like when you written exams at school the more you can expand yoour point the more marks you'll get.
I cover all of these things plus much more on my website:
www.land-that-job.com |
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Claire001
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Hi Jack Harry
There are so many resources online that can assist you dependant on your circumstances, for a start there are many Job sites in the UK to choose from including Monster, Totaljobs, and Reed all of which offer support and advice with CV's.
I have also found a book online called 'Brilliant CV' that offers CV writing support but also about cover letters and making job applications, I found it useful when constructing my own CV. |
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Julia2009
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| Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 7:02 am Post subject: Re: TIPS |
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yes
many thanks for this comment
| jackthomas wrote: | including the kind of information that matches the type and level of job that you plan to apply for in such a way that recruiters find you interesting as a candidate
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selecting where to place your emphasis: it could be knowledge and education (recent graduate, for example); it could be results; it could be intangibles such as changing organisational culture – this depends on what stage you are in life and what type of professional roles you have
*
prioritising your information so that what is most important catches attention first, so that you do not look naïve enough to focus on trivia and so that the detail is left for them to ask at your interview
*
including enough evidence of what you have to offer to appear convincing and professional, without boring people to death or sounding like a job definition
*
stretching yourself in terms of the way you write and the words you use: the CV has its own grammar that need not use sentences and paragraphs but if you think of a recruitment consultant writing a very concise report about you - then you will not go far wrong
*
choosing an attractive style, which means simplicity: avoid boxes, graphics, templates in your WP programme, photos (unless you are a performer) and get your fonts right (Tahoma and Verdana are the best when you email your CV to recruiters and you can use 9.5 point size to give yourself space)
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testing and checking your new document: try your CV out on friends and partners and have at least one person proof-read it; there is no room for error and spell-checkers do not find every mistake; switch off your grammar checker because it does not apply to CVs at all |
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