Tips and Tricks

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:

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.
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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.
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Why Hire A Professional CV Writer?

by CV TandT
25/10/201720/03/2025

Did you know that a CV is more than a piece of paper? It is a marketing tool designed to promote your skills, experience and achievements; making YOU the best candidate for the job.

Benefits Of A Professional CV Writer

Due to the experience and ability of many CV writers, there is a sense of objectivity that they can bring when developing your new CV. They have the ability to:

15 Tips to Create the Perfect CV

by CV TandT
09/08/201720/03/2025

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:

Choosing the Correct CV Template

by CV TandT
08/08/201720/03/2025

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

15 Tips to Create the Perfect CV

by CV TandT
14/07/201720/03/2025

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Choosing the Correct CV Template

by CV TandT
24/05/201720/03/2025

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CV Grammar Tenses - Professional CV Writing Service Ireland

Structure and Optimise your CV

by CV TandT
23/02/201720/03/2025

When writing your CV, grammar is of particular importance. You have to make sure that the CV makes sense to employers and is not long-winded or difficult to read. This article will help you to develop your CV and ensure you choose the correct CV grammar tenses, sentence length and punctuation.

Grammar

English (Ireland) / English (UK) vs. English (US)

When writing your CV you need to remember who you are applying to and where you are. Note that the spelling is different for certain words e.g. colour vs. color or organisation vs. organization so be sure to check the content and change the language of the document. If applying to a local company, use the language of the country; if applying to a MNC find out where in the world the position is being advertised and edit accordingly.