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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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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

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How To Design Your CV

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:

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