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You are a bookcover with 3 keywords. Does your CV make the cut ?

So you’re browsing through the bookstore in search for a good book to spend your time on during your next holiday break. You’re going to spend a lot of time with it next to the pool so you want to find that gem, that pageturner. You already know that you’re mostly into modern fiction, possibly a police thriller. In Dutch or in English. Well that st...

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How to Bridge CV Gaps - Truthfully!

By Monster Contributor

You’ve got a good degree from a renowned third level institution, some solid experience and then some more good experience. But what about the 10 months off in between? CV gaps are becoming more common. Whether it’s due to redundancy, time taken off to retrain or to travel around the world, our work lives no longer follow a linear, uninterrupted p...

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CV Critique Checklist

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By Kim Isaacs, Monster CV Expert CVs normally get less than a 15-second glance at the first screening. If someone has asked you to review his CV and you want to help him ensure it gets read -- or want to know if your own is up to par -- be sure you can answer yes to the following questions: First Impression Does the CV look origin...

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Is It Smart to Dumb Down Your CV?

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By Kim Isaacs, Monster CV Expert If you’re an experienced worker, you might be considering dumbing down your CV to land an interview for a position for which you might seem overqualified. This strategy could include downplaying or omitting work experience, CV skills, degrees and other credentials. But is reworking your CV in this manner a wise...

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CV Presentation

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By Christine F. Della Monaca, Monster Staff Writer Writing a CV is like exercising: You may not look forward to it, but you feel better once it’s done. And like a good workout, a well-presented CV can help you keep your career in shape. But when writing a CV, what works and what doesn’t? We thought we’d turn to Monster members like you for ...

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What are the basic elements of a CV?

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Whether a potential employer asks to see your curriculum vitae, CV or resume, they're looking for one thing – a document that proves why you're the ideal candidate to invest their time and money in. Essentially it's a sales brochure, pinpointing the interesting USPs (unique selling points) that make you stand out from the crowd. There's no unive...

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Avoid the Top 10 CV Mistakes

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By Peter Vogt, Monster Senior Contributing Writer It's deceptively easy to make mistakes on your CV and exceptionally difficult to repair the damage once an employer gets it. So prevention is critical, especially if you've never written one before. Check out this CV guide to the most common pitfalls and how you can avoid them. 1. Typos and Gr...

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First-Time CV Concerns

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By Peter Vogt, Monster Senior Contributing Writer When you're a college student or recent graduate and trying to write a CV, especially your first one, you'll face questions you typically won't find addressed in the current blizzard of CV books. That doesn't mean your questions aren't valid; it simply means the CV experts often overlook them, ...

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How can I make my CV more effective?

By Monster Contributor

You've got the basic elements of your skills and experience down, now you need to fine-tune your CV to ensure it's got the ‘X-Factor' that will have employers queuing up for your services. Understanding your audience As your personal marketing campaign, your CV must make the reader believe you're a worthwhile product. Business people generally...

CV Tips

You are a bookcover with 3 keywords. Does your CV make the cut ?

How to Bridge CV Gaps - Truthfully!

CV Critique Checklist

Is It Smart to Dumb Down Your CV?

CV Presentation

What are the basic elements of a CV?

Avoid the Top 10 CV Mistakes

First-Time CV Concerns

How can I make my CV more effective?

You are a bookcover with 3 keywords. Does your CV make the cut ?

How to Bridge CV Gaps - Truthfully!

CV Critique Checklist

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