Monthly Archives: September 2006

Resignation letters and examples

Resigning from your job is never easy – no matter how much you want to leave! Using a resignation letter will help to ensure you leave on good terms…after all, you may need your current employer as a future reference.

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Transferable skills

Transferable skills are skills you’ve gained throughout your academic / professional experience which can be ‘transfered’ to any other position. Example of transferable skills include: communication, presentation and management.

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References / Referees

References are requested by recruiters to obtain comments from people regarding your suitability for the position you’ve applied for.

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Functional / Chronological

We often refer to ‘functional CVs’ or ‘chronological CVs’ and many people ask what these mean.

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Curriculum Vitae

Translated, means ‘the course of one’s life’. Curriculum Vitae is commonly abbreviated as CV or C.V. in upper and lowercase and is a method of showcasing your academic and employment background. In the US, CVs, (or Curriculum Viates), are known … Continue reading

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