Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) is most often the first impression you make with your job application. The CV is the first document a recruiter will look at after receiving your job application. Your CV is not only your first impression, it is the first chance...
Each year in December we normally see a lot of articles that sum up the best of the past year and predict the trends for the coming year. It is obvious that this year it is a bit different. We are still in the middle...
A lot of senior job seekers feel frustrated to enter the job market in search for a new job. They ask: “why do I have to go through all of this trouble to get a new job?” “I’ve have already proven to be an excellent...
Most people don’t like job interviews. A job interview can make you like you are being interrogated. Fortunately you can prepare yourself for a job interview. Most recruiters ask the same type of questions during a job interview. Which is understandable because the reason for...
The information that you share when you apply for a job is not limited to your CV and cover Letter. Most recruiters check for online presence and social media to get a better overall image of candidates. With all this information available within just a...
When your career is just getting started, writing a CV can be discouraging. It feels like you have nothing to put on your CV yet. You just finished your education, did an internship and maybe some part-time jobs that do not seem very relevant for...
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 seconds. Needless to say it is crucial for your job application to pass this first...
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 as possible. In a hurry a small mistake is easily made. Which is a shame,...
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 both present an overview of professional experience and academic qualifications. The differences are not always clear. Particularly when you...
Do you have a friend or relative that you want to surprise with a gift that will help him or her with finding the next step of their career? Or perhaps a gift that will inspire and motivate them to persist their job hunt? Here...