01 Mar 6 Things recruiters look for on your CV in the first 7 seconds
Recruiters often get lots of CV’s to read for each vacancy. The first thing they do is to make a quick first selection. This first selection onlytakes them about 7...
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19 Dec 4 Questions To Help You Choose The Right CV Template
Which CV template should I choose? This is a question we get quite often here at GoSumo. Unfortunately there is no simple answer to this question. There are a couple...
17 Dec 5 Little Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Job Application
Applying for a job can be stressful. Especially when you spot a job advertisement just before the deadline. You just want to send your cover letter and CV as soon...
11 Feb 5 Tips on how to write an English CV
Writing an English CV can be a daunting task if you’re not a native English speaker. We tend to postpone it until the last moment. By then setting up your...
27 Jan The difference between a CV and a Resume
What is the difference between a Resume and a Curriculum Vitae (CV)? When should I use a Resume and when is it better to use a CV? The two documents...
15 Jan 20 Motivational Quotes For Job Seekers
Searching and applying for a new job is hard work and sometimes discouraging or frustrating. It can be a challenge to stay motivated and keep going. Here are some great...
20 Dec 5 Gift ideas for job seekers
Looking for a motivational gift for a job seeking friend or relative? Here are 5 gift ideas that can give your friend that extra bit of confidence and improve their...
18 Dec 4 Ways to use marketing to improve your job hunt.
Taking the marketing approach on your job hunt will improve your presentation and increase your chances of success. There is more to a job application than just sending your information...
03 Nov Getting creative on your cv lay-out? Avoid these 5 common mistakes
You want to get your cv noticed and stand out from cvs of other candidates? Giving your cv a creative make-over could help you accomplish that. But pay attention to...
15 Oct 10 Ways to improve your cv
10 Ways to improve your cv. Your cv is the first impression you make, it's the first thing a recruiter will look at after receiving your job application. Your cv...