Category Archives: CV Writing

I was recently interviewed for an article on CV writers and CV writing services.  I was asked half a dozen questions.  Here are those questions along with my answers: – Why would someone choose to use a CV writing service? … Continue reading →

There’s always a lot of debate about the Interests & Activities section.  Should you or shouldn’t you include one on your CV? As with many other aspects of your CV, there are reasons for and reasons against. First let’s look … Continue reading →

If you can include an Achievements section then it can really make an instant and dramatic difference to the power of your CV, enabling you to distinguish yourself from other candidates.  This is no time for false modesty.  This is … Continue reading →

A large percentage of people seem to think it’s permissible to tell a few small porkies when writing their CV.  Many think it’s acceptable because “everyone else does it”.  But I would always strongly caution anyone against telling anything but … Continue reading →

I have seen many thousands of CVs, covering pretty much every possible kind of job, and the difference in them is vast. However, the same common mistakes crop up time and time again. Too many jobseekers miss out on their … Continue reading →