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Why Having Multiple CVs Can Boost Your Job Search Success

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

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Powerful Action Verbs for your CV in Ireland

If you’ve downloaded our latest FREE CV Writing eBook, you may have come across the term ‘action-orientated language’. What exactly does that mean and how can it help you stand out in the job market?

Action-orientated language is how you communicate your experience in a way that shows employers the results of your contributions. One of the most effective ways to do this is by carefully choosing the action verbs in your CV. They can make or break how your skills are perceived.

Why Action Verbs Matter in Your CV

The verbs you use in your CV influence how recruiters understand your role, responsibilities and impact. Simple changes in wording can completely transform the tone and clarity of your achievements.Read More »Powerful Action Verbs for your CV in Ireland

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ATS: What Is It Exactly?

ATS. It’s the latest buzzword making the rounds across the recruitment industry. While it’s a useful tool used to filter candidates before selection, many don’t understand how it works or what it’s used for.

What does it mean?

ATS stands for Applicant Tracking System and it’s commonly used by recruiters to filter a large pool of candidates for specific jobs.

How does it work?

Simply put, ATS is a programme used to compare a CV against set criteria i.e. experience level, industry knowledge, location etc. Your CV receives a ‘score’ or a rank based on how well it aligns with the job description and, based on the minimum threshold set by recruiters, will determine if it will continue through the selection process. Recruiters may include ‘knock out’ questions i.e. eligibility to work in the country, language proficiency etc. which will immediately dismiss your CV.

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CV Writing Dos and Don’ts

Are you sitting at your computer, ready to write or update your CV but are unsure what to include or how it should look? A CV is a marketing tool, promoting YOU and your ACHIEVEMENTS. It should accurately highlight your professional background, without overloading the reader. This can often be a difficult task, so we have put together some Dos and Don’ts to help add VALUE to your CV.

Before you start…

Remember that your CV is something that you should be confident in talking about in an interview. It is important that the information you share is accurate.

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CV Writing Tips Fonts

What is the Best CV Font for your CV?

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:

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15 Tips to Create the Perfect CV

You found the ideal job and are preparing a CV to send to the employer. But, you realise that it isn’t as attractive as you thought it could be. If you fail to market yourself, you won’t be successful in grabbing that interview. Although a tedious task, you should always set aside some time to really plan out your CV, making it look professional and eye-catching to employers. That 2 hours spent on your CV could make our break your career.To get started, here are 15 Tips to help you create the PERFECT CV:

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Choosing the Correct CV Template

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