What is a CV?  /  CV Writing Secrets  What is a CV? / CV Writing Secrets

Focuses on initial impressions, presentation, content, layout and attention to detail, etc.

Following Sound CV Advice  Sound CV Advice

Highlights an important CV checklist, avoiding negative aspects and overcoming difficulties, etc.

Choice Of CV - Five different types  Choice of CV

There are 5 main types of CV - Chronological, Performance, Functional, Targeted & Creative CVs.

CV Sections / Headings  CV Sections / CV Structure

Advice on CV content as well as customising a CV using headings, sub-headings and layout, etc.

Avoiding Reasons For Rejection  CVs - Reasons For Rejection

Getting the basics right, ensuring the relevance of information and maintaining a correct balance, etc.

CV Covering Letter Advice  CV Covering Letters

Adding value to job applications to bring out key points relevant to a CV and job application.

                                                                                                             

Candidate Selection / Evidence Of Suitability  Suitability Of Candidates

Find out what employers really look for and how they match candidates to job selection criteria.

Job Interview Preparation  Job Interview Preparation

Effective research, knowing your CV & how to structure interview answers can make all the difference.

Main Job Interview Questions  Main Job Interview Questions

Highlighting the top interview questions asked, possible answers and approaches, etc.

Behavioural Interviews / Techniques  Behavioural Interviews

Some useful advice on behavioural / competency-based job interviews.  Approaches & techniques, etc.

Other Job Interview Questions  Other Job Interview Questions

A list of other job interview questions, including scenario-based behavioural interview questions.

Questions To Ask At Interview  Questions To Ask At Job Interview

A comprehensive list of questions to ask at First and Second Interviews.  Simple advice 
when negotiating an offer of employment.  Asking effective and well-targeted questions will
impress recruiters at interview.

Job Interviews - 'On-The-Day'  Job Interviews - 'On-the-day'

Making the most of a 'hard-earned' interview.  Sound advice on preparing for the 'big-day', how to make a good impression, modify body language and learning from experiences.

                                                                                                            

Interview Assessments  Job Interview Assessments

Useful advice on Aptitude Tests, Personality Questionnaires and presentations.

Salary Negotiation Advice  Salary Negotiation Tips

Salary negotiation - get paid what you are worth!  Setting objectives, defining negotiation strategies, knowing your market value and how to get the most out of the salary negotiation process.

Job Hunting Strategies - 10 Ways To Win A Job Interview  Job Hunting Strategies

Comprehensive guidance and strategies for winning a job interview for all regardless of career path.

                                                                                                            

Winning CV Article - Job Hunting Strategies

10 WAYS TO WIN A JOB INTERVIEW

Seeking long-term employment requires a more considered and strategic approach to job hunting.  Winning CV gives comprehensive advice on how to define your own personal job hunting strategy. 


Overview of the main components.

1)  Research your career options

- Make a good start:  Effective research to be successful at achieving ultimate career aims.

2)  Setting career objectives & planning - think ahead!

- Important to plan ahead:  Set realistic ambitions and define an overall career plan for success.

3)  Broaden your job search

- Maximise your chances:  Utilising job hunting resources to maximise job search opportunities.

4)  Follow sound advice - consider everything!

- Get the full picture!:  A 'two-way' process - researching employers to find those with a 'best fit'.

5)  Create an effective CV & covering letter - beat the competition!

- Differentiate yourself from others:  Effective CVs create good impressions to win interview invites.

6)  Carefully targeting employers & roles with your CV

- Be selective!:  Looking at how to target employers effectively by understanding the job description.

7)  Job interview preparation & interview techniques

- Preparation is key to success:  Working on interview techniques and 'getting the basics right'.

8)  Create the right image - dress to impress!

- Set yourself up for the 'big day':  Demonstrating an aura of confidence and professionalism.

9)  Be confident, relax & go for it!   

- Don't waste your big chance!:  Dealing with interviews 'on the day' & winning a successful outcome.

10)  Learn from your experiences 

- Useful for the future!:  Constructive feedback can help improve future interview performance.


                                               

           

Beat the competition! - Make sure your CV stands out from the crowd & win at interview!