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Why Having Multiple CVs Can Boost Your Job Search Success

by CV TandT
07/07/202507/07/2025

In today’s highly competitive job market, standing out with a strong, tailored CV or résumé is more important than ever. One of the most effective strategies to boost your chances of success is to create multiple CVs, each targeted to the specific role, industry, or career path you’re pursuing.

The One-Size-Fits-All CV is a Myth

There’s no such thing as the perfect CV that works for every job. Employers are looking for candidates who meet specific job requirements and can demonstrate how their skills and experience align with the role.

Using a generic CV for every application risks:

You can dilute your achievements which can reduce the impact of your contributions
Your CV can become overloaded with non value-adding information
You might leave out key strengths employers want to see

What is the Best CV Font for your CV?

by CV TandT
24/10/202220/03/2025

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:

Achieve the Best CV Format in 5 Easy Steps

by CV TandT
17/10/202220/03/2025

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:

Common Words Used Incorrectly On Your CV

by CV TandT
27/08/202120/03/2025

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

Choosing the Correct CV Template

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

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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.

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Professional Development – CV Writing Service

by CV TandT
06/12/201611/08/2017

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