Posts Tagged ‘CV tips’
Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Your CV Personal Profile is essential
Your Personal Profile on your CV is essential in today’s jobs market - you cannot submit your CV for a job without one.
When a potential employer receives an average of 50 CV’s today for 1 job, your Personal Profile can be the determining factor as to whether he/she will look at your CV in more detail, or not.
Employers use them as a guide to you!
Your Personal Profile is your one chance to highlight yourself and point out why you should be seriously considered for the job.
Your Personal Profile is your introduction to you - your chance to sell yourself, your chance to shine and stand out from the crowd.
Without one, the CV has no introduction and simply becomes a black and white list of your life.
Your Personal Profile should be one paragraph, approx 5 sentences outlining where you have come from and where you are going.
It can be used to sell yourself to a particular job and altered accordingly.
It can be used to rule out the competition.
It can be used to highlight your biggest achievements or used as a Sales ‘brag list’
These days, you cannot afford to have a CV without a Personal Profile at the top of it which takes minutes to draft but can alter your career path
A CV without a Personal Profile is like buying a new computer with no instructions!
So remember, you must have a Personal Profile on the top of your CV - do not send your CV anywhere without one.
Tags: applying for a job, Brag list, Curriculum Vitae, CV, CV advice, CV guidelines, CV Personal Profile, CV prep, CV preparation, CV Profile, CV tips, employers, job applications, job seekers, job tips, jobs advice, jobs in Ireland, Personal Profile, Sales brag list, sales jobs
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Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
CV is your first impression
First impressions last and it is rare you get the second chance to get it right.
In this day and age, CV slip ups are simply not allowed.
There is no excuse for a careless or poorly presented Curriculum Vitae - (CV)
If you are serious about your next job, you must be serious about your CV.
Your CV can make the difference between you getting an interview or not.
One of the most common errors we are seeing on CV’s are spelling mistakes - simple spelling mistakes.
This gives the impression of a job seeker who is rushed, careless and does not have good attention to detail.
Your CV should be your show piece - it is your one document of your life and experience of utmost importance when changing or seeking a new job.
Your CV is a direct reflection of you
I say nowadays as we are in an age of very advanced technology, there is software available to do your CV for you - there is a basic spell check - grammar check and a multitude of sources of reference on the internet to perfect your CV - therefore there is absolutely NO excuse for spelling mistakes on a CV.
We have one here within our website specific to CV guidelines and layout -
http://www.jackiebrownmedical.ie/advice/resources.php?url=advice
Those who take care, time and pride in their CV, recognising it’s significance will be the ones who are called for interview - your CV is a future employers or a Recruitment Agents first impression of you, so remember -
FIRST IMPRESSIONS LAST
Tags: Curriculum Vitae, CV, CV advice, CV grammar, CV guidelines, CV Layout, CV presentation, CV spelling, CV tips, first impressions, First impressions last, jobs seekers
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Monday, June 14th, 2010
Check!
Are you applying for jobs on the internet? Make sure you track your CV and know exactly where you send it. It is good CV management to know who you have applied to so you do not duplicate your applications.
Take a look at our advice section on ”A Guide to Using Recruitment Agencies”.
The best advice we can give you is to start a checklist on each and every company and agency you send your CV to. Recruitment Agencies should always tell you where they would like to send your CV and leave the decision with you. From here you can goto your checklist and see if you have already submitted your details to that same company.
We have a special excel spreadsheet you can download to make sure you don’t forget who you send you CV to.
If you are using multiple agencies or applying to multiple positions around the country then this document is a must!
Tags: advice centre, Applying for jobs, CV tips, Guide to using Recruitment Agencies, job applications, Jobs, recruitment, Recruitment Agencies, sending out your CV, track your CV, tracking your CV, where has my CV gone
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Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
Be the Best
When reviewing or re-doing your CV, stop and rethink it. You need to think of your CV as your representative on first look! Put your best foot forward with your CV.
- Do not tweek your CV to the job, rather include the relevant details in each position you have held and that should speak for itself.
- Pur your jobs in chronological order and not in terms of relevancy to the job you are applying for. i.e. in date order not your Nursing jobs first then your Medical Sales jobs.
It is easier to read a CV when put in chronological order. If your CV has all the relevant duties worked per job, then it will speak for itself and your best foot will be put forward to potential employers.
So rethink when revising your CV - simply make sure all the details are up to date and it will speak for itself!
Tags: Advice, applying for a job, Applying for jobs, chronological order, cirriculum vitae, CV, CV advice, CV tips, do not tweek your CV, job, Medical, Medical Jobs, medical sales, Medical Sales Jobs, Nurse, Nursing jobs, redoing CV, relevant details on your CV, rep, representative, reviewing your CV, rodo your CV, sending your CV, tweek your CV
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Friday, May 7th, 2010
Nail it!
When coming to the end of your interview, it is vital that you come out of there knowing exactly where you stand. Nail that interview!
- See it as closing a sale
- What happens now?
- Where do I stand?
- Will there be a second interview?
- Will you call me or do I call you?
- When will I hear feedback?
“Close the sale” to put it in Salesman terms!
There is nothing worse than walking out of an interview, getting into your car and thinking “what now?”. Instead of being unsure as to whether you impressed your interviewer, or whether you gave them all the information they needed to hear, simply ask them at the end of the interview.
Believe it or not, it is seen as assertive!
Nail that Interview!
Tags: close the sale, closing the sale, CV tips, feedback, Interview, interview feedback, interview information, interview techniques, Interview Tips, job interview techniques, job interviews, Jobs, nail it, nail that interview, nail the interview
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Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
Start from Scratch
No CV? Why not try downloading our CV layout and start there?
http://www.jackiebrownmedical.ie/advice/cvlayout.php?url=cvlayout
In this day and age it is the most essential tool for the working person! No CV is a no-no. Your CV should have a permanent place on your desk top where it can scream at you to update!
With sites like Linkedin and connections being made through social networks, it really is essential that you have a CV drawn up.
If you have no CV don’t worry, sort it with our layout!
Tags: connections, CV, CV Layout, CV on your desktop, CV tips, CVs for jobs, essential tool, Jobs, Layout, update, update your CV, working person
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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
Good morning.
I thought I would highlight how looking for a new job, can in fact be an enjoyable task.
As we all know, our health is our most valuable asset and one which is very often taken for granted.
Looking for a job causes great stress levels which slowly build up in our nervous system turning us into the human equivalent of a pressure cooker. But when we do some physical exercise, all that stored up energy suddenly finds a channel through which it can operate. So when you finish, not only do you have that feel-good physical factor, but also an enhanced sense of mental clarity.
Feeling good about yourself and having clarity of thought are a MUST when looking for a new job.
Shaking off lethargy and sluggishness is a real challenge when looking for a new job. The feeling of disappointment and not being able to accomplish anything during the day will be common and there will be the temptation of throwing in the towel and putting your head under the covers. DON’T
We all know that deep inside us there is boundless inner potential waiting to be fulfilled. One way to tap into this potential is through sports. Not only does this give you a sense of joy and fulfilment but it releases endorphins into the blood and gives you the ‘feel good factor’.
It is imprtant to feel good when looking for a new job.
Make exercise part of your day and this will shake off any negative feelings around your situation and give you the confidence to do all you can in finding that new job.
And of course, you will be a lot fitter to take on the challenge.
Tags: contract of employment, CV guidelines, CV Layout, CV preparation, CV tips, First job interview, interview guidelines, Interview preparation, Interview Tips, job offer, job search, jobboards, jobseekers, looking for work, new job opportunities, Redundancy, Second job interview
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Monday, May 25th, 2009
Jobseekers, wake up and smell the coffee. It is about time YOU took control of your CV.
Here are a few tips:
1. When you apply on-line for a job, take the name of the contact person down and follow up with a call.
2. Do NOT allow a Recruitment Agency send in your CV to a company without your full knowledge and full consent.
3. Do NOT apply for the same job twice. If you are not sure if it is the same job as it is worded differently in the ad, ring the agency to find out.
4. Be active NOT pro-active. If you see a job you are interested in, but are not sure if you are suitable, phone the agency to find out. Do not waste time applying for jobs that are not suitable for you.
5. Keep in touch with the agency/agencies that you are dealing with on a regular basis. Do not expect them to call you as they are dealing with dozens of jobseekers a day. By phoning the agency, you are showing that you are vigilant and you are also reminding the agency that you are available
By using the above tips, you are TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR CV.
By doing so, you are making sure that you are being represented in the marketplace in the most professional way.
Tags: Applying for jobs, CV follow up, CV guidelines, CV Layout, CV preparation, CV tips, Interview advice, Interview preparation, Interviews, job application, job applications, jobboards, jobseekers, Recruitment Agencies, recruitment agency, Represented by an agency
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