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Paul Drury
The Truth About Lying on Your CV, RevealedWhat’s your professional worth? If that question ties your stomach up in knots, you could be prone to feeling like your CV simply isn’t good enough. But is it ever OK to lie on your CV? Let’s dive into the ins and outs of lying on your CV.
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Paul Drury
How Far Back Should a CV Go?How far back your CV goes is part of how you tell the hiring manager about the sort of professional you are. But what is the rule of thumb? What are the exceptions? What are your other options? Read on to find out the answer to all of the above.
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Paul Drury
Understanding Garden Leave: A Complete GuideGarden leave sounds like an idyllic proposition for an employee after a fraught last few months in the role. But that is not always the case. And how does it benefit an employer? In which circumstances is garden leave most useful for them?
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Paul Drury
15 Top Jobs for Teens — and How to Apply for ThemSince the dawn of the paper round, teenagers have been entering the workforce well before they have finished their secondary school education. What are some of the most popular jobs for teens?
How to end a cover letterThe end of any message needs to reinforce its content and leave an emphatic impression. The end of a cover letter is no different. Go and get that interview invite.
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Paul Drury
How to share computer skills on your CVComputer skills are becoming critical in more professions in our technology-focused world. Here is how you can go about including them on your CV.
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Paul Drury
Problem-solving skills – and how to include them on your CVProblem-solving skills lie at the heart of many a successful career, but how can you include them on a CV? It is a complex issue that is worth careful thought.
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Paul Drury
Customer service skills to add to your CVThe success of a company lives and dies with its approach to customer service. How can you describe your customer service skills on your CV? What stories will you tell?
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Paul Drury
Should you include a photo on your CV?Including a photo on a CV is not usually something that an applicant considers for long. It is either customary in your country, or it isn’t. However, if you are moving internationally, you may think about whether you wish to fit in with the locals who may include a photo.
How to address a cover letterOf 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.
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Paul Drury
10 Interpersonal skills for your CVWhen 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.
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Paul Drury
15+ Time management skills & techniques to mention at interviewMaking 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.
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Paul 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.
How to answer “Why do you want to work here?”So, they asked the question: Why do you want to work here? Take a deep breath. Now, it is time to explain it in a way that impresses your interviewer.
How to write an email cover letterWriting appropriate emails is vital for effective job search communication. Sending an email cover letter is required in most job search processes, so how does a candidate make the most of the opportunity to sell themselves?
Using the STAR Interview Technique – With ExamplesMost answers to behavioural questions during competency interviews tend to be long and rambling. The STAR interview technique helps a candidate to focus on the details that matter most to a potential employer.
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36 Examples of soft skills for your CVSoft skills are the behavioural fuel of your career stories; but sharing them on your CV is no simple matter. We explore how to include them.
How to write a cover letter with no experience (with examples)If you’re struggling to write a cover letter with no experience to show, never fear! This blog will help you create a compelling argument for your employment no matter your background.
20 questions to ask at the end of an interviewAs the interview comes to a close, you may feel that you have told a worthy career story, but there is one last challenge to negotiate: the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the interview. Here are 20 of the best questions to ask.
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Paul Drury
How to apply for a job when you’re over 50 and avoid age discriminationResearch shows that older job seekers often face age discrimination. What can you do to prevent ageist bias? And are there regulations to offer older employees a level playing field? We will also show you how to successfully apply as an over-50 and how to create a convincing CV.