How to seek out jobs in the hidden market
Q: I have scoured the internet for a job. Anything I see, I’m onto it. However, I am not getting […]
CV lingers on – but it’s not the full story
Hear ye, hear ye, the CV is still not dead. It’s a struggling business that somehow stays afloat despite long-running […]
Old courses can still be relevant on a CV
Q: I have done dozens of courses over the years. Now that I am refreshing my CV, should I take […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
HOW TO: Covering your work experience and education in your CV
Place emphasis on work and education experiences that are pertinent to the job in question. Skim over less relevant experiences […]