Sunday, November 8th, 2009 - CV Tips, cv help, job application

Employment: How to spot a liar?

Sam, an unemployed job seekers, asks: Have you ever got a job because you lied on your CV?
In answer:
A supplemental question to you Sam: and when do you think you will get sacked/without notice, and possible sued/sent to jail?
Lying in your CV is not illegal, its when you are asked [...]

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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

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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 or making any [...]

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Monday, May 11th, 2009 - CV format, How to Write a CV, cv help, how to make a cv, job search, tutorial

Skills-based CV

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Andrew asks: I’m currently writing my CV for a summer job. I have experience with working in an off-license and I currently work in Ikea, but from what I’ve heard, I should be writing a skills-based CV. I’ve already got:

Communication
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Languages
Excellent communication skills
Dealing with customers queries and requirements
Handling money [...]

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Friday, March 27th, 2009 - CV Tips, How to Write a CV, cv help, cv writing, how to make a cv, job application, tutorial

CV Writing

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You have seen a job you want to apply for, and now need a CV, and think that you ought to write your own. The question is: can you afford to write your own CV? Shall we find out……..

The average person in the UK earns 24,000.

So that’s 52weeks – 4weeks for [...]

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