Competition can be fierce when you are applying for a job. Wouldn’t you just want to be able to simply tell them why you are the best candidate for this job, instead of sending a CV and cover letter and having to wait for the...
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...
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,...
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 English CV is consuming time that you rather would have spent on preparing your cover...
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...
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 to a company and hope for the best. Applying marketing will give you more insight...
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 these 5 common mistakes before your start getting creative. The design is inappropriate for the...