CV Writing

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:

New Service Announcement!!

by CV TandT
24/11/202224/11/2022

We are pleased to announce the re-launch of our Proofreading, Editing and Formatting service.

This is aimed primarily toward those who are:

Third-Level students writing their thesis / dissertation
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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:

Fail to Prepare… Prepare to Fail

by CV TandT
15/08/202215/08/2022

As your interview approaches, depending on your experience, you may start to feel anxious or unsure of your ability to do the job you recently applied for. To help you get started, we’ve put together 4 Interview Tips to lower those stress levels:

Know your CV

Remember that you have been asked to an interview based on the information present in your CV. Learn important employment dates, companies and job titles as well as your educational background. The most common question to break the ice is ‘Tell me about yourself’ or ‘Bring me through your CV’, so always prepare a 2 – 5 minute summary.
Read More »Fail to Prepare… Prepare to Fail

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)

Soft and Hard Skills

by CV TandT
23/05/202220/03/2025

When writing your CV it is important to have a mixture of Soft and Hard skills. By combining the two sets of skills together in your CV, you are showcasing your personal and professional capabilities in the workplace.

Soft and Hard Skills

Hard skills are usually achieved through IQ potential which can be you can improved on through studying, sitting exams or gaining a degree/certification. Soft skills are achieved from EQ or Emotional Intelligence and are a part of you. They are developed depending on the people that you work for and the culture that you are in.