PageGroup surveyed 2,000 members of the public and 480 recruiters, and compared their opinions to find out what’s important on a CV. Use this interactive chart to see which aspects of your CV matter more than you think and which aren’t worth worrying about. (Click on the image) Click image to open interactive version (via … Continue reading
Don’t lessen the impact of the content of your CV by not paying attention to the basic rules – here’s a reminder: No more than two pages. Less is more – make sure it is not text dense, and allow plenty of white space around the text to make it easy to read. Use bullet … Continue reading
Due to the high stakes at play many choose to copy other people’s CVs or use web-based examples to get them started. A recent survey by Marketing Minds found that 69% of respondents find it difficult to communicate in the written form and 25% of those questioned had paid for a professional to write their … Continue reading
Many of the resumes that cross my desk are white pieces of paper that list education, experiences, and skills. Since they’re typically from traditionally-minded people who prefer not to call attention to themselves, I don’t expect anything else. Some people who are more expressive also include links to websites, where they post videos or slide … Continue reading