Cutting through the verbiage of wordy job specs
Inspired/deflated by one particularly wordy job specification I recently had to prise open with a crowbar for a client, I […]
How to get to the heart of job spec
Q: The job spec goes on for miles – 840 words and 22 bullet points. I don’t even know where […]
Forbidding form the only option
Q: I’m about to get stuck into a huge application form for a job in a local authority. I feel like just sending […]
It’s what you learned, not just what you did
Q: I’ve never had a CV before – and I’m 37. Every job I’ve got over the past 20 years […]
Teachers – Have a look at our school
Some teachers, including school leaders, often enquire where they can find that one document that is the ‘fountain of knowledge’, […]
Could you be a Career Coach for teachers?
Do you feel you could work with teachers in the following areas: Writing and editing application forms, CVs, cover letters […]
11 steps to build a winning CV
In this video series, Career Coach Liam Horan breaks down the process of CV writing into 11 easily-achievable steps. A […]
HOW TO: Final tips on writing your CV
Before editing the CV or turning up to the job interview, know the company inside out. Check out the company […]
HOW TO: Including referees on your CV
Depending on the job, you may not need to include referee contact details. Do give the referee the heads up […]
HOW TO: Depicting hobbies and interests on your CV
The impact of this section depends on how you use it. Think selling, not listing. You can tailor this section […]