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Add Some Creativity with Additional Sections (CV Writing Guide)

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.

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Tell a Story with your Experience (CV Writing Guide)

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.

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

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)

Dust off the Cobwebs and Brush up your Skills (CV Writing Guide)

CVs are constantly changing and so should your skills. As you gain more experience, you learn more about yourself or about your professional ability. To make sure that your CV stands out, include keywords that will add some pizzazz and SHOW the value you can bring.

Why are skills important?

Every CV should always have your Profile and Skills at the top of the first page. Why? Well, both work hand-in-hand with one another as you’re emphasising your strengths, competencies and abilities in a short, but concise, section.

The tricky part is to make sure you have a mix of Soft and Hard skills as you also want to bring forward your personality throughout the CV.

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How to Write a Concise Professional Profile (CV Writing Guide)

In the first step of the CV Writing guide, we will whos you how to write a clear and concise Professional Profile that will help you stand out from everyone else. 

What is a Professional Profile?

Also known as a Summary, this is a short paragraph which acts like a mini cover letter at the very top of the CV or résumé. It provides a quick synopsis of your professional background and helps to focus the direction of the CV when writing. A profile should:Read More »How to Write a Concise Professional Profile (CV Writing Guide)

Optimise your LinkedIn Profile - CV Tips and Tricks

Step 1: Improve your Summary- Stand Out from the Crowd

The first, and possibly, most important part of your LinkedIn profile is the summary. Similarly to your CV, this acts as a cover letter which showcases your skills and abilities. It is your opportunity to be personable and approachable – the language a little warmer than what’s present in the CV. Don’t be afraid to boast about your achievements, include contact information or promote yourself with punch language.

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Optimise your LinkedIn Profile - CV Tips and Tricks

Step 2: Showcase Your Experience

When employers search online, they want to know more about who you are and what you can bring to their company. It is the difference between them inviting you to connect to have a chat and overlooking your achievements for someone else.

Keep it Personable

The key difference between LinkedIn and your CV is the language used when describing your experiences. Read More »Step 2: Showcase Your Experience

Optimise your LinkedIn Profile - CV Tips and Tricks

Step 3: Don’t Forget the Rest!

A LinkedIn profile is never complete until you’ve included additional information that will significantly increase your visibility online.

Update your Education & Certifications

This is your opportunity to include your 3rd level education. These would include Diplomas, Degrees, Master Degrees and PhDs. Note that if you have any qualifications i.e. Child Protection, First Aid etc. then you include these under the ‘Certifications’ section of the profile.Read More »Step 3: Don’t Forget the Rest!