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Top 5 Cover Letter Writing Tips

by CV TandT
08/08/201720/03/2025

When applying for any positions, a cover letter is as important as your CV. It is your chance to highlight those big achievements or key strengths before the employer even views your CV. It is the first impression and it should be a great one! Here are our Top 5 Cover Letter Writing Tips to help you get started:

Personalise Your Letter

Taking the time to research the company and / or the HR manager can make all the difference when applying for a position. The more personal you can make it the better impression you make.

Choosing the Correct CV Template

by CV TandT
08/08/201720/03/2025

A successful CV is one that grabs the employers’ attention, invites you to an interview and lands you the dream job. While there are many different templates that you can use, people routinely recycle the same template for every job that they apply for – and THAT can be a problem.

Usually, a CV Template is generic, but it is how you optimise these layouts to accurately capture your work experience and highlight your skills that makes all the difference.

Always Research the Industry

This is possibly the most important step to consider before tailoring your CV and choosing your CV Template. No matter what level of experience you have, it is vital that you research the company, its industry and analyse the job description.Read More »Choosing the Correct CV Template

15 Tips to Create the Perfect CV

by CV TandT
14/07/201720/03/2025

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Choosing the Correct CV Template

by CV TandT
24/05/201720/03/2025

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Soft and Hard Skills

by CV TandT
06/03/201711/08/2017

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How To Design Your CV

by CV TandT
06/03/201711/08/2017

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How To Design Your CV

by CV TandT
06/03/201720/03/2025

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.

How To Design Your CV

Personal Statement / Career Summary

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:

Structure and Optimise your CV

by CV TandT
23/02/201720/03/2025

When writing your CV, grammar is of particular importance. You have to make sure that the CV makes sense to employers and is not long-winded or difficult to read. This article will help you to develop your CV and ensure you choose the correct CV grammar tenses, sentence length and punctuation.

Grammar

English (Ireland) / English (UK) vs. English (US)

When writing your CV you need to remember who you are applying to and where you are. Note that the spelling is different for certain words e.g. colour vs. color or organisation vs. organization so be sure to check the content and change the language of the document. If applying to a local company, use the language of the country; if applying to a MNC find out where in the world the position is being advertised and edit accordingly.

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Structure and Optimise your CV

by CV TandT
23/02/201711/08/2017

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Galway’s No. 1 CV Writing Service

by CV TandT
17/02/201720/03/2025

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.