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CVs don’t need to be bland and boring. Choosing a font different to the default setting can change the visual appeal and layout of the entire document. Some fonts are warm, some are sophisticated. Expressing yourself on the page through words and snazzy font styles.
While you may choose a font style that appeals to you, some may impact the margins, spacing and content layout, as they all have different properties. To help you in your choice, we’ve put together some fonts that we use in the CV writing process:
A major part of writing your CV is the overall design. To make an impact, it has to be consistent, not necessarily filled with graphical elements. You can add some colour, change the font, add company logos or little graphics in your personal details.
But, what is the best CV format? Here are 5 tips:
As your interview approaches, depending on your experience, you may start to feel anxious or unsure of your ability to do the job you recently applied for. To help you get started, we’ve put together 4 Interview Tips to lower those stress levels:
Remember that you have been asked to an interview based on the information present in your CV. Learn important employment dates, companies and job titles as well as your educational background. The most common question to break the ice is ‘Tell me about yourself’ or ‘Bring me through your CV’, so always prepare a 2 – 5 minute summary.
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Accept/Except
Accept – To receive something
Except – Means but or with exception to
Affect/Effect
Affect – Influence or Change
Effect – Result of something
And/Or
If you use this in you CV it will usually have three outcomes instead of two. For example: I will write my CV and/or a cover letter. This implies that you will either: write a CV, write a cover letter or write a CV and cover letter.
Assure/Ensure/Insure
Assure – To convince or guarantee something
Ensure – To make certain of something
Insure – To protect something against loss
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If you have ever wondered how to design your CV, you should know that there are some sections that are necessary and others that are not. You might read this and think: “Sure that seems pretty straight forward”, but simply having the headings is not enough. You need the content to match and THAT is how you impress employers.
This section is industry standard and MUST be included on your CV. While some employers might not require a career summary, it is always a good starting point to any CV. It is the first section of content, right after the personal details. This short summary should include industry buzzwords, eye-catching sentences and highlight your potential:
Did you know that CV Tips and Tricks provides exceptional professional cv writing services in Galway City and surrounding areas of Tuam, Ballinsloe, Loughrea, Oranmore and Connemara?
Founded in 2016, our services range from CVs, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles to Interview Preparation, Application Forms and CV Workshops. An Irish-based company, we understand what it is that you need to be asked to an interview and secure your dream job.
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