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CV writing advice artcles

Below is a collection of CV writing help and advice articles, a must read for those wanting to set their CV / Resume apart from the crowd. Use the articles below as a reference point when creating your CV / Resume.

Common CV writing mistakes to avoid

CV's with spelling mistakes do not give potential employers a good first impression. You should always proof read your CV and let friends and family also read through. Careless mistakes will almos...read more

Why do I need a CV / Resume?

Contrary to popular belief, a CV / resume isn’t a summary of your past experiences, but rather a document that is a work in progress, listing your goals and accomplishments as they develop. Ther...read more

What is a CV / Resume?

There is very little difference between a "Curriculum Vitae (CV)" and a "Resume". Both represent a candidate identifying their skills, experience and accomplishments. Its is said by some that a r...read more

Power Words To Boost Your CV / Resume

A secret unknown to many when writing their CV, is the usage of Power Words. Power words add that extra special oomph to your CV. In other words Power Words are what create a REAL IMPACT Pow...read more

Writing A Successful CV / Resume

It is said that you only have 30 seconds to impress a potential employer with your Curriculum Vitae (CV). To give yourself the best chance of securing an interview, you need to make sure your CV w...read more

CV Problem Areas

Some of you will come across problem areas when writing your CV, and knowing how to handle these problems on your CV could be the decider of you getting or not getting your foot in the interview do...read more

The Resignation Letter

Writing a resignation letter is a key career tool. Get it wrong and you could leave with bad feelings – you never know when your paths may cross again. It must be laid out as a standard business le...read more

CV / Resume Checkpoints

Competition for employment is tough. On average 200+ applications are made for each job advertisement, so your CV really needs to stand out from the rest. Your Curriculum Vitae will usually receive a...read more

The Cover Letter

Your covering letter opens the doorway for your CV. It points out to the potential employer, information showing that you have the qualities the job calls for and what it takes to be good at it. The c...read more

Writing your CV Profile!

A profile is also known as a personal statement and is one of the most important aspects of a cv / resume. A profile is a short paragraph about yourself, which you should use to sell yourself, stati...read more