How to Write an Effective Personal Statement

Whether you’re completing an application online, as a paper copy or writing a covering letter to support your CV/application – An effective personal statement can make all the difference.

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The Worst Lies to Tell on Your CV

Writing a CV can be tricky, with the competition for many jobs being at an all time high and the need to stand out crucial in securing an interview – it’s no surprise

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The 3 Types of Résumé Documents

No two people have the exact same background and experience; therefore no two résumés should be alike either. Nonetheless, there are typically three major types of résumé

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Top 10 Gold CV Tips: How to Make or Break It

The daily work life in HR departments flutters between workforce development and management, therefore recruitment and selection included. The most appropriate employers for the most

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How to Format Your Resume for Job Applications

A resume format for one job seeker may not be the best one for you. It often depends on your work history, job search and your experience and overall background. This is why it’s important

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Top 15 Adverbs to Use on Your CV and Cover Letter

The importance of using adverbs when writing a CV or cover letter is sometimes absent from our CV education. The language you use can make a big difference to the tone of your CV and adverbs

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The Most Common CV Myths and Facts

There are lots of myths and traps about writing a CV that many people fall into. The most popular myth is “Resumes must be a single page” however when we look at this infographic we see that

Top 10 Résumé Formatting Tips

Be consistent in your format. Choose a chronological, functional, combination or a targeted résumé format. Select the format that will best relate your experience to your job target. Don’t copy someone

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3 Key Things to Get Right When Writing Your CV

1 What’s in a CV? You’re ready to find that perfect, new job. Full of enthusiasm and high on expectation, you decide the best approach is to advertise yourself and let the jobs come to you. You start

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