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Hints and Tips

Applying for a job

Please search via the "Search our vacancies" options and once your search has given you your desired match, click on "job details". If this specific vacancy matches your critiria, please click on "apply for this job".

Once you have applied online, one of our consultants will personally call you to discuss the position with you and explain how we are able to move forward in your next career move.

You can also apply online without searching for a specific vacancy via the "Register with us" which will enable you attach your CV so that one of our consultants can call you and discuss your requirements and the next career move.

Download our CV template (PDF 150Kb)

Writing Your CV...Do's

• Use standard typefaces such as Arial, 11 or 12 points.
• Check and re-check spelling do not rely on spell checker.
• Ensure your personal details are printed by all printers - not in the header/footer.
• Dates and employment should be easily found and consistent.
• Lead with achievements, use active verbs and positive language.
• Follow up all claims with proven examples, be quantitative as well as qualitative.
• Use email addresses where referees are abroad.
• Include awards or recognition received for work well done, together with professional memberships and relevant training.
• Keep your CV honest, factual and to two pages.
• Ensure every line sells you at your best.
• Prioritise relevant content.
• Take ownership and use words such as Determined, Implemented, Created, Devised, Coordinated and Conceived.
• Focus on what you have to offer the employer rather than listing what you have done.
• Seek feedback if you are not achieving any interviews and if you feel your CV is not reflecting you at your best seek external advice.

Writing Your CV...Dont's

• Date your CV
• Put your irrelevant personal details first i.e. date of birth and nationality.
• Mention salaries
• Dates and employment should be easily found and consistent.
• It is not necessary to put reason for leaving.
• Include negative or irrelevant information.
• Lie
• Use Reverse Chronological format if you have many gaps between employments.
• Put education first if its 10 years out of date.
• List every employer if your have been working since the seventies.
• Allocate the same space to all positions, prioritise the content.
• Quote unsubstantiated superlatives.
• Modify your CV for every application unless you have a foolproof method of remembering to whom you sent which edition.