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Your CV layout can either make or break your chances of landing your dream job. With countless applications competing against yours it is essential to make yours is the one that stands out. In this article, we'll go through creative CV layout ideas and...
How to write a CV in South Africa in 2020? This is a very common question, and understandably so, considering where we live. In South Africa! It is also actually quite a good question, the reason being that different counties have different cultures and...
As some of you might already know, I offer a CV revamping/writing service. I try to limit the number of CV’s that I will revamp in a month as this is more of a side service that I offer and can be quite time-consuming....
This is a short post today. But still, an extremely valuable one. Just like last week's post on the best advice by 5 of South Africas top recruiters the advice in today's’ article does not come from me. The advice in the article today...
Should you send a job interview thank you letter after an interview? The answer to this question is almost always yes. In this article, we will take a look at how to write a great thank you letter to send after an interview, discuss...
"How long should my CV be?" This is a common question that job seekers preparing a CV will ask themselves. You may even have wondered if the length of your CV matters at all. Well, the answer is yes, your CV length is actually...
We all know that preparing a great looking CV is absolutely vital when searching for a new job. So many people drag their feet during this phase of the job search, simply because the thought of preparing a new CV can be quite daunting. Why...
Writing a cover letter to accompany your CV when applying for a job is a must. But so many people get stuck trying to write a cover letter, even experienced writers. I have broken down the process of writing your cover letter into sections....
Have you downloaded your FREE CV template yet? If not you will find a link to the download page in this article. We will also discuss some super tips to keep in mind when editing your CV template. ...
If you have been searching for a job for quite some time now you are probably asking yourself "Why can't I find a job?" The truth is there is probably a very simple reason that you are not managing to find a job, and...
An objective statement is a paragraph describing your goals and ambitions for employment. It can be as simple as stating your desired job title or it can be slightly more detailed giving an idea about where you come from and where you see yourself...
Applying to job vacancies is not just a hit and miss exercise. If you are just randomly applying to jobs then you might be doing it wrong! Check out my top 6 reasons NOT to apply for a position....
1) Make sure you are an obvious fit for the position. 2) Remember your CV is not set in stone. 3) Be polished and presentable but do not be Boring. 4) Send a Thank you after the interview. 5) What can you do, not what do you get! 6)...
There are certain questions that seem to pop up over and over again in interview situations. These questions should be easy to answer to the prepared candidate, unfortunately all too often the combination of being under-prepared and the stress of the situation can make...
Did you know the average employer only spends about 10 seconds reading a CV before deciding if is worthwhile to carry on. If you can not make an impact in those first 10 seconds your CV will end up in the trash. Your CV...
