Friday, June 5th, 2009 - How to Write a CV, cv template, how to make a cv, job application, job search, job seeking, legal, tutorial

Previous Employment photo credit: me and the sysop Andy asks: Can an employer trace previous employment? I’ve expanded my CV to cover a gap in employment. I have a job interview coming this week and would like to know if there is anyway I can be found out. In answer: Rule1 in writing a CV [...]

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Thursday, June 4th, 2009 - Job Advert, Professional CV, employment, rich & famous, tutorial

Interview Tips from The Apprentice Last night was annual The Apprentice UK episode where the five remaining candidates are interviewed by four of Sir Alan’s associates. As someone involved in the recruitment industry, I always love watching this particular episode. However, as this is the fifth series, you would have thought that the job applicants/reality [...]

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Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 - How to Write a CV, Personal Profile, Social Media, career management, employment, how to make a cv, social networking, tutorial

Visual CV photo credit: Valentin.Ottone David asks: Will CV’s and resumes be obsolete in 5 years? I don’t have a CV, and I will never have one again. 99% of my business comes via business connections and referrals, or via networks. Anyone who wants my history can look it up online via a simple Google [...]

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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009 - CV Tips, IT Jobs, job application, job application rejection, jobs board, tutorial

Jobs Online photo credit: Andrew Feinberg Jobs Board are great! Every morning, they send you a list of jobs, and having already uploaded your CV, you simply click to apply. If you can get yourself in front of a PC by 09:05, you can have applied for 20 Jobs Online by 09:10, and be doing [...]

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Monday, June 1st, 2009 - Jobs Abroad, Professional CV, career change, career management, career transition, cv help, professionalism, tutorial

Working Abroad photo credit: melloveschallah Jeremy asks: Does CIPD have recognition outside UK? Answer: Yes: in the EU; what you might want to call the former British commonwealth countries; plus the United States. Your degree will be a more transportable commodity overall, while your professional level qualifications may need local validation under local professional body [...]

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