Candidate Advice - February 2024
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Posted on Thursday, February 1, 2024 by Admin — No comments
Writing a CV can be a difficult and stressful task, particularly if you’re having to write it from scratch. There’s not a ‘one size fits all’ solution to writing your CV, it depends on your situation and what you’re looking for next. However, we’ve put together some basic points of how to best write your CV if you’re not sure where to start. 1. Personal details Are your personal details correct ...
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Posted on Thursday, February 1, 2024 by Admin — No comments
The personal statement is usually found at the top of a CV, so it’s the first thing that a prospective hirer will see when they read through your CV. If your personal statement isn’t up to scratch, or isn’t there at all, it might be the difference between a recruiter reading your CV or rejecting it. What is a personal statement? The purpose of a personal statement is to sell yourself to the ...
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Posted on Thursday, February 1, 2024 by Admin — No comments
Behind every good CV is a good cover letter. Quite often employers won’t ask for a cover letter, but you should see it as an essential part of your job application. The cover letter gives you a chance to sell your skills and experiences to recruiters in much more detail than you can on a CV. A cover letter is not a continuation of your CV, it’s a tool to say why you want this role and why you ...