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Highlight Your Education, Qualifications and Training (CV Writing Guide)

How you represent this section on your CV has evolved. If you are an experienced professional, you may place this section at the end of the CV; but, if you are upskilling or looking to branch into a new industry, place it on the first page ABOVE your experience.

Are you a Graduate?

If you have completed third level education within the last 2 years, bring forward this academic experience by emphasising modules or projects completed. SHOW that you have the knowledge to make you stand out.Read More »Highlight Your Education, Qualifications and Training (CV Writing Guide)

Dust off the Cobwebs and Brush up your Skills (CV Writing Guide)

CVs are constantly changing and so should your skills. As you gain more experience, you learn more about yourself or about your professional ability. To make sure that your CV stands out, include keywords that will add some pizzazz and SHOW the value you can bring.

Why are skills important?

Every CV should always have your Profile and Skills at the top of the first page. Why? Well, both work hand-in-hand with one another as you’re emphasising your strengths, competencies and abilities in a short, but concise, section.

The tricky part is to make sure you have a mix of Soft and Hard skills as you also want to bring forward your personality throughout the CV.

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soft and hard skills

Soft and Hard Skills

When writing your CV it is important to have a mixture of Soft and Hard skills. By combining the two sets of skills together in your CV, you are showcasing your personal and professional capabilities in the workplace.

Soft and Hard Skills

Hard skills are usually achieved through IQ potential which can be you can improved on through studying, sitting exams or gaining a degree/certification. Soft skills are achieved from EQ or Emotional Intelligence and are a part of you. They are developed depending on the people that you work for and the culture that you are in.

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How to Write a Concise Professional Profile (CV Writing Guide)

In the first step of the CV Writing guide, we will whos you how to write a clear and concise Professional Profile that will help you stand out from everyone else. 

What is a Professional Profile?

Also known as a Summary, this is a short paragraph which acts like a mini cover letter at the very top of the CV or résumé. It provides a quick synopsis of your professional background and helps to focus the direction of the CV when writing. A profile should:Read More »How to Write a Concise Professional Profile (CV Writing Guide)

Never Fail with the STAR Technique

Do you struggle with interviews? Not sure how to answer the competency questions? Master the STAR Technique and you will really shine!

Competency questions make up a significant part of most interviews and they are designed to assess the level of experience you have against the job you are interviewing for. These questions can be asked in many different ways and normally relate to the job in some way, shape or form. Thankfully, there is a tried and tested technique you can use to overcome these situations:Read More »Never Fail with the STAR Technique

7 Tips to Achieve Online Success

If you missed our last article, Promote Yourself Online in 5 Easy Steps, don’t worry! We have prepared 7 new ways to achieve online success through the power of LinkedIn. It is important to keep your profile updated to grow your professional brand, develop your reputation and ultimately, be headhunted by a prospective employer.

1. Follow the LinkedIn Suggestions

When starting out, LinkedIn offers you some advice on strengthening your profile. This might include uploading a photo, making your profile public and customising your LinkedIn URL. You should also include a Headline that focuses your profile and shows employers what you are looking for.
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Common Words Used Incorrectly On Your CV

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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Optimise your LinkedIn Profile - CV Tips and Tricks

Step 1: Improve your Summary- Stand Out from the Crowd

The first, and possibly, most important part of your LinkedIn profile is the summary. Similarly to your CV, this acts as a cover letter which showcases your skills and abilities. It is your opportunity to be personable and approachable – the language a little warmer than what’s present in the CV. Don’t be afraid to boast about your achievements, include contact information or promote yourself with punch language.

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Optimise your LinkedIn Profile - CV Tips and Tricks

Step 2: Showcase Your Experience

When employers search online, they want to know more about who you are and what you can bring to their company. It is the difference between them inviting you to connect to have a chat and overlooking your achievements for someone else.

Keep it Personable

The key difference between LinkedIn and your CV is the language used when describing your experiences. Read More »Step 2: Showcase Your Experience

Optimise your LinkedIn Profile - CV Tips and Tricks

Step 3: Don’t Forget the Rest!

A LinkedIn profile is never complete until you’ve included additional information that will significantly increase your visibility online.

Update your Education & Certifications

This is your opportunity to include your 3rd level education. These would include Diplomas, Degrees, Master Degrees and PhDs. Note that if you have any qualifications i.e. Child Protection, First Aid etc. then you include these under the ‘Certifications’ section of the profile.Read More »Step 3: Don’t Forget the Rest!