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Paul Drury, Content Specialist - HR Writer
With a decade’s experience of writing about job search and recruitment topics, Paul understands the power of words to influence mindsets and alter destinies. His previous recruitment career taught him that the seeds of a successful job search are sown long before you come to writing your resume. Dad of two great teenage kids and husband to a long-suffering writing widow.
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Published in CV Help

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Customer service skills to add to your CV
The 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?
Customer service skills to add to your CV
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11 min read

Published in CV Help

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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.
Should you Include a Photo on Your CV?
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9 min read

Published in Cover Letter

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How to address 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 CV Help

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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

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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

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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 Job Interview

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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 Answer “Why Do You Want to Work Here?”
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10 min read

Published in Cover Letter

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How to write an email cover letter
Writing 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?
How to write an email cover letter
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9 min read

Published in Job Interview

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Using the STAR Interview Technique – With Examples
Most 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.
Using the STAR Interview Technique – With Examples
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10 min read

Published in CV Help

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36 Examples of soft skills for your CV
Soft 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.
36 Examples of soft skills for your CV
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12 min read
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