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How to Write an Excellent CV With No Experience
How to write an excellent cv with no experience

by Susan ShorSusan Shor

Everyone has a first job. Obviously. But how did they manage to get that first job without experience? It may be daunting to try to fill out a CV when you don’t have a work history. This blog will help you fill in the blanks.
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Published in Cover Letter

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to adress a cover letter
Of all the tasks during a job search, addressing a cover letter correctly may not seem to be the most taxing. While this is true, take care. If you get it wrong, there will be consequences.
How to Address a Cover Letter
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8 min read

Published in Career

by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

Revealed: the 10 best jobs websites to help you land your next dream role
Ready to make your next career move? If you’re spruced up your CV and want to get going, you need to use the best jobs websites. Here’s our ultimate list.
Revealed: the 10 best jobs websites to help you land your next dream role
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15 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

How to write a professional follow-up email after an interview with examples
The interview is over and the waiting game has begun. To boost your chances of success, you need to write an engaging follow-up email after your interview. Read our step-by-step guide on how to get this just right.
How to write a professional follow-up email after an interview with examples
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10 min read

Published in CV Help

by Karl KahlerKarl Kahler

CV summary examples and writing tips
Keeping the hiring manager hooked is the great challenge of any CV. The summary is the best place to keep them intrigued. These writing tips and CV summary examples will have your potential employer truly engaged.
CV summary examples and writing tips
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13 min read

Published in CV Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

25 hobbies and interests for your cv
When it comes to the content of your CV, hobbies and interests will never be a top priority. It is, however, a worthwhile consideration whether they should feature. In certain circumstances they can add some personality to an application.
25 hobbies and interests for your cv
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14 min read

Published in CV Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

10 Interpersonal skills for your CV
When you read a CV and consider whether to hire someone, you would hope to get a sense of how they get things done with others. A CV is not only a factual document — it can also shine a light on your interpersonal skills.
10 Interpersonal Skills for Your CV
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12 min read

Published in CV Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

15+ Time management skills & techniques to mention at interview
Making the most of the time that we have on this earth is one of the most basic human desires. Your productivity is also important to your employer. In this blog, we explore how to showcase your time management skills in an interview.
15+ Time management skills & techniques to mention at interview
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14 min read

Published in CV Help

by Emily StokerEmily Stoker

What are hard skills? 40+ examples that employers want
Hard skills can elevate your CV and land you more interviews. So, which should you include in your next application? Let’s take a look at 40+ examples in this guide.
What are hard skills? 40+ examples that employers want
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17 min read

Published in CV Help

by Paul DruryPaul Drury

The top leadership skills examples for your CV
What sort of a leader does your future employer need? Do you have the leadership skills to make the required impact? How do you help others on their career journey? Take a look at our leadership skills examples here.
The top leadership skills examples for your CV
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10 min read

Published in CV Help

by Debbie BrideDebbie Bride

What are conceptual skills and why are they important?
Even if hiring managers don’t ask about your conceptual skills, at least in so many words, being prepared with examples is advisable. Being shortlisted for that interview could hinge on how well your conceptual skills come across in your CV and cover letter.
What are conceptual skills and why are they important?
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14 min read

Published in CV Help

by Emily StokerEmily Stoker

Key strengths on your CV: Top 5 examples
If you want to get ahead in your career, showing off your strengths on your CV is the way to go. Read our quick guide to help you get started with this task.
Key strengths on your CV: Top 5 examples
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12 min read
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