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How do
I write a good Curriculum Vitae?
A well-presented CV is vital in your search for a new job. It will not get you the job, but a good CV makes the difference between getting.... Read more...
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Recruiters Top
CV Tips
The following are some helpful tips specifically from recruiters when you are writing your CV. Recruiter Tip 1: When emailing your CV.... Read more...
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Top 10 CV Tips
The following are 10 Top Tips brought to you by TipTopJob for help when you are writing your CV. Keep it Simple. A CV, your first and.... Read more... |
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Recruiter Top Tips
When writing your CV always remember the following 4 points :- Tip 1: It must stand out from the rest of the pack - it is an advert.... Read more... |
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The 7 deadly sins to writing a CV
A good CV is the fine line between getting an interview and your application
ending up in the bin so here we have outlined the 7 most commonly made
mistakes found on CVs....
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Funny
CV Faux Pas
Here are some silly, if not pretty funny common mistakes that have been made on CV's. Do not forget to make sure you do not make any of the following errors.... Read more... |
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Why update your CV on TipTopJob.com
It is extremely important that you update your CV regularly, especially if you are changing jobs. Even if you feel like you have spent hours.... Read more...
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CV Content
A lot of people focus on their presentation when they write their CV. However, CV content is arguably far more important. Not only that, but.... Read more... |
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CV Length
A lot of people focus on their presentation when they write their CV. However, CV content is arguably far more important. Not only that, but.... Read more... |
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Grabbing Attention with Your CV
Employers receive many CVs and most HR executives do not have the time or resources to look through each CV meticulously before making a shortlist. In fact.... Read more... |
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First Impressions
Most CVs start with a profile section and a lot of people have great difficulty with this section. This isn't so surprising because you need to get the balance right; and.... Read more... |
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Selling Your Skills
Your CV is essentially a sales document. And just as companies sell their products in advertisements to persuade consumers to buy, job seekers should.... Read more... |
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CV Do's & Don’ts
DO:- - Ensure your CV is presentable and easy to read with clearly defined sections
- Use bullet points
- Check spelling and grammar.... Read more... |
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CV Rules & Myths
Some people will tell you in no uncertain terms that CVs should be written a certain way. Strangely enough, if you listen to other people they will tell you equally.... Read more... |
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Minor Details
You should pay attention to every single aspect of your CV, not just the big things. Indeed, something as simple as an incorrect e-mail address could cost.... Read more... |
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CV Targeting
You should write your CV with a fixed target in mind. Fundamentally, this should be the target job - and you would think this is common sense. However, a surprising.... Read more... |
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CV Direction
Most people don't even consider CV direction, but it's actually very important. A lot of people have CVs which send out mixed messages.... Read more... |
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CV X Factors
If your CV is well written and free of grammatical errors, this is all well and good, but you are still not guaranteed a job interview.
One thing you should consider.... Read more... |
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Improving Your Odds
These days, competition for jobs is fierce. Not only that, but usually the better the job, the stronger the competition.
You may not be aware that.... Read more... |
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Avoiding Mistakes
A lot of people make mistakes when creating their CV. The only trouble is the vast majority don't even realise this!
Mistakes can be many and varied.... Read more... |
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CV Definition
The abbreviation “CV” is short for “curriculum vitae”, meaning “course of life”. Most people's definition for curriculum vitae / CV is commonly.... Read more... |
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The Importance of Your CV
Most people spend a great part of their lives working. Not only that, but in addition to actually working they also spend time travelling to and from work, and also applying.... Read more... |
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CV Sections
Getting the format right is far easier said than done. For it to be effective, your CV has to be the right length, well-balanced, presentable and enticing to read.... Read more... |
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Personal Profiles
Probably the hardest section of a CV to get right is the profile. This isn't so surprising because you only have a very limited space to make a good powerful opening, and sell.... Read more... |
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Work Experience
Most people try to include achievements in their work experience section. The only trouble is that this is easier said than done and a lot of people do not write achievements.... Read more... |
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Putting a CV together for ex-military personnel
One of the most daunting experiences for you right now is making the transition from military to civilian life. Not only will it seem like an uphill battle.... Read more... |
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CV and Cover Letter Templates
Download one of our CV or Cover Letter templates in a Word Document to help you get started with putting something together when applying for a new job.... Read more... |
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Ten things to think about when writing your CV
Writing a CV that will sell you to a potential employer can seem like an
overwhelming task – summarising your entire life on two pages, whilst
blowing your own trumpet but.... Read more... |
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Which CV layout is suitable for you
It’s a big enough decision to start thinking about putting together a CV. It could be the first time you’ve ever had to create such a document, or it might be years since you’ve had to apply for a job, so where do you start?.... Read more... |
