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Why I keep a 37-page version of my CV

I have a 37-page version of my CV, and it’s the most boring document in the world.

Why “boring”? Well, my CV hasn’t reached 37 pages because I’m impressive. I’m not. Instead, my CV has reached 37 pages because I put everything on it – and oh boy, do I mean everything.

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How To Write A Good CV

Your CV and cover letter will be the first thing that the prospective employers will see about you. Follow this short 3-part guide on how to write a CV and cover letter to make sure it’s not the last.

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What Happens Next?

What happens next? Everything is in state of flux and uncertainty. Nothing’s what we’re used to. Our routines haven’t just been broken; they’ve been shattered into a thousand different pieces and no-one seems to know how to put them back together again… yet.

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Following a successful series of career advice webinars the team at jobs.ac.uk hosted a CV Advice webinar. Listen to our panellists as they discuss CV advice and tips for how to effectively write a CV for different job types.

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Preparing to Change Jobs? Make sure your CV is ready too!

‘Be prepared’ is a good motto for life in general and is certainly relevant to our employment situation and prospects. One day you might feel settled in a job, seeing a good career trajectory ahead, whether employed or self-employed. Then the next day sudden change occurs, taking all that away…>

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ATS systems and your CV: 5 things you need to know

An applicant tracking system (ATS) is the gatekeeping software that employers and recruiters often use to help them shortlist candidates. It has other purposes, but this ability to organise and rank applications means you, as a candidate, need to know how it works. Armed with this information, you can then…>

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The Key To The Perfect CV

Writing a customised, relevant, and highly specific CV gives you the edge as a candidate. It tells the employer you’re serious and makes it easier for them to see how and why you’d be a great fit for the role. This is how to keep your target employer in mind while you’re writing the perfect CV.

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Marketing Yourself as a Postgraduate

Many people choose to do a postgraduate qualification for various reasons which can include to enter or progress within a career and furthering knowledge in a specific area.

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Is Your CV Too Long? 6 Effective Fixes

Even if your CV is full of qualifications, important skills and enviable job experience, it’s important to keep it brief. CVs should stick to a maximum of two A4 pages…

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How to Add Achievements to your CV

Academic jobs are incredibly specialist and in high demand. Job seekers and recent PhD graduates can dramatically improve their current CV and credentials by shining a big, bright light on their major achievements. 

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