I have been working for slightly over eight years. In my last job, my contract changed and I was forced to handle tasks that were not under my profession. This forced me to sue the company and it became a…
When I started working as a career advisor, how I had written my CV is what got me the job. My placement because of this made my friends and even other people I didn’t know, request assistance in writing their…
“Hi. I need help figuring out some things. I graduated in September 2019 and so far have not been able to land any job. I ensure I apply for at least ten jobs every morning. I have networked with people…
“I sent my CV to a professional CV writer for a CV review, and she told me that it had a lot of problems, and I need a professional to write my CV. Should I use their CV writing service…
Have you ever thought of lying on your CV? Did you add a technical skill that the job you were applying for needed thinking that perhaps after you got the job you could learn that skill? Or did you add…
With interviewers spending less and less time looking at your CV, a customized CV is something you should aim to do. This is because, it is what determines whether you are seen as qualified for the job opportunity, or not….
When you are writing your CV, all you are thinking about is getting a job once you send it out. You want to market your skills, experience and qualifications in the best way possible. That way, you will ensure that…
Have you been writing your CV and applying for jobs using it, only for you to get no response from a potential employer? Could it be that your CV is letting you down? The good news is, all is not…
What makes a potential employer choose another candidate’s CV over yours? What makes their CV stand out more than yours? Truth is, when an employer is going through your CV, they often times match it against the other applicants. Ultimately,…
“I have come across articles telling me how to write my CV and what words I should include to make it stand out. But are there any words I should avoid using?” As a job applicant, your CV is your…
Is your CV getting you interview calls? The objective of writing a CV is to land your dream job. However, you may find you have a solid CV, yet you’re not getting any interview calls. Does that mean employers are…
“What can I say in 60 seconds? Can I say anything that will make an impact? How then can an employer reject my CV in a minute or less? Help me understand this.” Mike wrote this email (in part) to…
2020 was a defining year for the business world, which experienced a huge change. What was appealing in the job market before the pandemic hit may no longer be today. Skills that were relevant then, are now a second priority….
With the new year, comes new year’s resolutions. 2020 was a tough year for many job seekers and professionals alike. You may have lost your job, been on unpaid leave, and may have sen tout your CV for numerous job…
Got gaps in employment? You’re probably terrified, and rightly so. This year, many professionals have lost their jobs and have found it difficult trying to find jobs in the current job market. Explaining employment gaps on your CV can therefore be…
Have you just seen the job of your dreams and need to apply for it? Before you can hit send on your application, you need to ensure your CV has the desired effect. Even if you’re rightly qualified for a…
On average, employers spend a minute scanning through your CV. Partially, this is because of the number of applications received on any single job opportunity. Your CV, therefore, needs to be a cut above the rest. You need to avoid…
Are you writing a CV and have no idea how to make it stand out? A career objective is one of the sections that your CV should have in order to wow your potential employer. Your career objective acts as…
Writing a CV is a complicated and often frustrating process. Every detail counts, and there is no shortage of conflicting information on what employers actually want to see, like an objective statement and your hard and soft skills, among others….
Do you tailor your CV to every job? Once you commit to applying for numerous jobs, it can sometimes become very time-consuming and tiresome. As a job seeker, have you found yourself applying for jobs using the same CV without really going…