How to give your CV a contemporary feel
Q. I haven’t written a CV in 32 years, would you believe, for the simple reason that I haven’t needed […]
Hidden CV jewels
Q: Any unlikely piece of information I should have on my CV? (CD). A: This is an excellent question. Many […]
Getting ready for life after college
Q: I’m in college. I’ll graduate next year and need to start thinking about life after college – what should […]
Choose your referee carefully to maximise job chances
Q: I am down to the final three for a job and I think I might be about to get […]
My CV – how long should it be?
Q: I haven’t had a CV in years – not since I left school in 1989, and there’s been a […]
Sprucing up your CV after 20 years
Q: I’m updating my CV for the first time in 20 years – for my last three jobs, I was […]
How to make the most of second college chance
Q: I started a college degree, but I was young and foolish, and the course didn’t suit me. I lumbered […]
Good work experience can go a long way
Q: I have over 20 years’ work experience in an office administration and management role, but no formal qualifications. An […]
Cover letter still has a role to play – even by email
Q: What is a cover letter? Why would I need one – is it not just an old-fashioned idea at this […]
Key points when tweaking your CV for different scenarios
Q: I am an undergraduate looking for a job. I need to write a CV now. However, I intend to […]