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How To Write Your CV
Download our free CV template from our webinar to get started. Then use the tips below to get your CV in professional shape. The Top
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Cover Letters
Here is a quick synopsis of the dos and don’ts of cover letters: Do: Adopt a bespoke approach to each employer; Clearly state what you
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The Purpose of Your CV
The purpose of the CV is to get a meeting. Forget the CV and just get the meeting. The “North Star” concept is: “Meet Your
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The CV of The Future
When you send an email with your CV attached talking about your experience and then requesting a meeting to discuss your profile in more detail,
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The Four CV Formats
Although there are a number of CV types and templates, I will only cover four of the more common ones: The MBA CV This CV
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My Favorite CV of All Time
My favorite “CV” of all time was created by a chief marketing officer who was very focused on a particular industry and had identified 25
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How To Write A Cover Letter
Below is an actual cover letter I received, which beautifully highlights some of the definite don’t-dos: Firstly, never send a cover letter with a general
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How A Professional Executive Search Consultant Reads A CV
A professional search consultant will look at the subconscious story that your CV or resume is telling. Here are five markers that they will look