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Building
The Perfect CV
It’s important you make a good first impression with a potential employer, and your CV is often your first point of contact. Your CV needs to have a good mix of giving the right message, looking good and absolutely having no mistakes. Employers and Recruitment companies receive hundreds of CVs every day, and they don’t have a lot of time, so have to decide quickly what CVs make the cut.
According to The Ladders study, your CV has only six seconds to impress. So make sure it has a logical layout where the information is clear; name, current job, previous job, and start and end dates are the main points of interest.
Tailor Your CV
Employers can spot a general and unfocused job application from a mile away, and they are far too common. Tailor your CV to sell your most relevant skills to the particular role you are applying for. Consider what skills the employer might be looking for, and highlight your most relevant experience.
Don’t Make Mistakes
You want to look professional, so you should present a tidy, mistake-free CV. Be thorough and double-check your CV before you send it. It’s also a good idea to ask somebody to check it for you, so ask somebody whose English is good and you’re confident in their attention to detail.
Make It Easy To Read
Don’t clutter your CV with too much, irrelevant information. Use shorter paragraphs that are straight to the point – use bullet points if you want. Bullet points and lists can make your CV much easier to read and easy for employers to scan for key points.
Nervous about your upcoming interview? Nerves are a good thing! Feeling nervous before a performance or an event is your body's way of helping you do your best.
But if you need a bit more reassurance on what will be expected of you, we've put together a few helpful tips to get you started.
Interviews
Everything You Need to Know
Here are some helpful tips before you get into the nitty-gritty of preparing for your interview and ultimately landing the job! You got this. Let's take it one step at a time, together.
Research
Look at the organisation's website, social media, and sites such as LinkedIn. Make sure you understand who they are and what they do. It's always great to read through their About Us page on their website.
Know Your CV
The interviewer will expect you to answer questions about anything that is written on your CV. Be prepared for any questions they may ask!
Prepare Questions
The interview is a two-way process, think of some questions you want to ask the company too. this will prove to them your interest in their company and the role your applying for.
Congrats! You got the Interview... now what?
Pre Interview
The Interviewer
Find out who you will meet and get their full name and job title. LinkedIn is a great tool for finding out more information about interviewers.
Job description
Think about how your experience would benefit the company and be prepared to give examples.
Location
Ensure you know where the interview is being held, how you get there, and how long it will take to get there (including traffic).
First Impressions
Your outfit
Making a good first impression can have a big impact. Dress in professional, smart clothing.
Get there early
Timing is essential; better to arrive there 5 to 10 minutes early than to turn up late & give off a bad first impression.
And now for 'The Main Event'
The Interview
Smile
Remember to smile and maintain good eye contact and positive body language throughout.
Be positive
Under no circumstances should you criticise your current/previous employer.
Post-Interview
Follow up
It’s important to follow up on your interview with an email of thanks and to stress your interest in the role.
Ask for feedback
Regardless of how it went, understanding your own performance in the interview can help you break down what made you stand out or better prepare you for the next one.
Submit CV
If you're looking for a new permanent or temporary role, submit your CV to us now! One of our consultants will be in touch with more information on the roles we have available. If you're preparing for an interview, we can help with that too! Get in touch.