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CV Writing Dos and Don’ts

by CV TandT
13/02/202320/03/2025

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.

Interviews: Remember the STAR Technique

by CV TandT
24/01/202320/03/2025

Are you preparing for an upcoming interview and find it difficult to express your experiences in a story format? The most effective way to answer questions that ask – ‘Tell me about a time when…’, ‘Demonstrate your skill in…’ or ‘Have you ever…’ – is to use the STAR Technique:

Impress Employers with these Interview Tips

by CV TandT
30/11/202220/03/2025

You’ve been asked to an interview and you start to panic. ‘I need to prepare!’ you say to yourself as you scan through your CV, hoping that you can find examples that put you in the best light. You look in your wardrobe to find a suitable outfit, write notes to help you remember your answers. What’s next?

Interviews can be stressful for some people and there are a few things that you can do to help calm your nerves, while also impressing your prospective employer:

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:

Add Some Creativity with Additional Sections (CV Writing Guide)

by CV TandT
21/07/202220/03/2025

If you’ve come this far, you’re nearly there! By now you would have revised your Profile, refined your Skills, uplifted your Experience and updated your Education. But, what else can you include?

Voluntary Experience

Never underestimate the power of giving back to your community, organisation or university on a voluntary basis. There are skills learned that you can transfer to any work environment, while also highlighting some passion projects or interests you may have away from your professional life. This will add significant value and credibility to YOU, as a person.

Tell a Story with your Experience (CV Writing Guide)

by CV TandT
04/07/202220/03/2025

What is a CV without your experience? This is your chance to SHOW readers your accomplishments, contributions, skills and achievements. This can be a very difficult section to get right, so we have put together some pointers to help you:

Focus on what’s important

Your CV is a marketing tool, so it is important to include what YOU feel will add value to you with your next career move. This can include new skills gained, relevant experience and major milestones achieved. Anything quantifiable can be included too as this adds more credibility behind your abilities as a professional.

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

by CV TandT
01/06/202220/03/2025

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)

Never Fail with the STAR Technique

by CV TandT
07/03/202208/03/2022

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

by CV TandT
14/02/202215/02/2022

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.
Read More »7 Tips to Achieve Online Success