What is the purpose of a cover letter? Whilst your CV offers a brief professional summary of your skills, experience and achievements, and is commonly used by recruiters to initially assess your suitability for a role, a cover letter has a slightly different focus and purpose. The aim of a…>
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How to shape your first CV
If you are a recent graduate looking to secure your first graduate role, producing a stand-out CV is essential. Despite employers using a range of methods later in the recruitment process, CVs are still fairly common practice as part of their initial application process. With this in mind, we’ve identified…>
Can skills outweigh qualifications?
Latest recruitment trends indicate a heavy shift towards skills-based hiring. What could this mean for those with academic or professional qualifications but limited work experience? You may have completed university courses and worked hard to receive your degree(s). However, you may be concerned about current recruitment methods focusing on skills…>
10 MORE things not to do on your CV
What NOT to do on your CV is just as important as what to include. Read our expert tips and make sure that your CV opens doors.
CV Tips – 10 questions answered
Looking for CV tips? Have you felt confused about what to include and how to make it look professional? See our latest article…
Free infographic CV template
What is an infographic CV? An infographic CV is a type of visual CV that can be used in the creative industry or may be requested as part of your application for a creative position such as a web developer or graphic designer. You can create a dynamic visual representation…>
Free CV template for your first graduate job
The job market can be fiercely competitive for those applying for their first graduate job. You may have studied hard for years and achieved some excellent grades throughout your academic studies.
What You Should Include in a Personal Statement
Many job application forms include a large space for candidates to write something about themselves that will convince employers to hire them. This can be quite daunting: what should you include in a personal statement and, more importantly, what should you NOT include? What is a personal statement? In this…>
How to include your PhD experience on a CV
There is life after a PhD, and you will need to transition from being a research student to either a post-doctoral academic role or to a job in industry. See how to include your PhD experience on your CV.
What to include in a CV for a web developer role
Universities and academic institutions need web developers who can create engaging websites and maintain them. In the following article, I have highlighted some guidance on how to create a successful CV if you are applying for a web developer role within the Higher Education sector.