I have recently become a Twitterer. A Tweeter? A Twit? Basically, I've signed up to Twitter. I resisted for as long as I could but the time had come and social pressure meant I couldn't hold out any longer. And...Read More
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Spring clean your CV
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Spring. The smattering of snowdrops sprouting in my local park tells me the season of change is just around the corner. So, as the long dark days of commuting in the cold come to an end, what better time to...Read More
5 new ways to market your CV
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As a career counsellor, I'm often telling jobseekers that relying solely on agencies to tout their CVs is a mistake. Although it is certainly one way of marketing your credentials, it's just as important to create your own personal action plan. So,...Read More
With hundreds of graduates fighting for every vacancy, a stand-out CV is often the only thing to open the door leading to a dream job.Discount chain Aldi is rated one of the top graduate recruiters - it was the only...Read More
Should I lie on my CV?
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I regularly receive different copies of CVs from the same candidate. Candidate X, who shall remain anonymous, changed their title from Sales Person to Sales Manager: a completely different job requiring a completely different set of skills. I actually have three different versions...Read More
CV achievements: show how you can shine
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Your CV should always include achievements as they reveal much about your ambition and your potential value to a company. The most impactful achievements will tell a recruiter what you did and what the result was. When you...Read More
The next big thing in online recruitment - miss this and you'll miss out
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I am currently trialling a piece of technology that is set to become the next big thing in sourcing candidates for roles. The technology is effectively a CV aggregator that works in parallel with the online job ads you're all...Read More
A really interesting survey was released this week which showed that knowledge of a second language came second only to IT in a list of desirable skills for job candidates.A poll of 500 employers by the National Centre for Languages...Read More
Don't become a social pariah!
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All of us here on the totaljobs blog have talked about the importance of utilising social media to get seen by possible employers. Undoubtedly most of us use social media in our day-to-day lives whether it's updating your profile on...Read More
My fellow Career Doctor bloggers Rebecca and David have posted previously about making the most of your skills and being clear on your CV.Your CV is the place to talk up your skills and experience and really sell yourself to...Read More
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