Monthly Archives: August 2010

How to make the most of a slim CV

Writing a CV is always a daunting experience. Selling yourself to potential employers is never easy, and if you don’t have a lot of experience in the world of work, the task of writing an effective CV can seem almost … Continue reading

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10 Job Interview No-No’s

Job interviews become even more important during bad economies. The condition of the economy, though, is not the only thing that has made job interviews more critically important lately. The fact is that few employers these days are handing out … Continue reading

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Medicine for a Spotty CV

There can be any number of reasons behind a gap in a CV. The challenge comes, of course, in making the explanation for it palatable to a potential employer. If gaps are a problem for you, you’ll want to apply … Continue reading

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Appraisals – an opportunity in disguise

Jane is a customer service rep for a mid sized software company. Her job is to make customers happy when there is some problem or issue that is causing concern. She has been with his company for just about a … Continue reading

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