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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

Spring Clean Your CV in Three Steps

It’s that time of year when you start spring cleaning around your house, but why not Spring Clean Your CV? It is always good practice to edit your CV as you go along, or every year to make it shine and stand-out. Luckily for you, we have three hidden secrets that will bring your CV back to life.

Get rid of out-of-date items

If you are a seasoned professional, there is no need for you to include entry-level positions or internships that you completed over 10 years ago.

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Never Fail with the STAR Technique

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

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.
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