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CV Writing Tips
How can I make my CV more effective?
You've got the basic elements of your skills and experience down, now you need to to ensure your CV has got the X-Factor.
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What are the basic elements of a CV?
Essentially, your CV is a sales brochure, pinpointing the interesting things that make you stand out from the crowd
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CV Critique Checklist
Will managers read this CV? Whether you're evaluating a friend's or your own, make sure you can answer yes to these questions
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Sample CV for a Marketing Communications Manager
Looking to market yourself for a marketing communications manager position? Check out this sample CV for guidance
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Sample CV for a Database Administrator
Let the expert’s sample CV for a database administrator help you code your own CV for success in the IT field
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Sample CV for a Temporary Admin Assistant
In this role, you get an unusual array of professional experience. Here's how one CV highlights that breadth of accomplishment.
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Cover Letter Writing Tips
Should you always send a Cover Letter?
Do you always have to submit a cover letter, or can you skip it? We checked in with a panel of career experts to find out
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What needs to be included in a cover letter?
Whether posting or emailing your application, your cover letter is the first chance you get to impress a prospective employer
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Cover Letter Don'ts
Don't miss your chance to grab the hiring manager's attention. Learn from this list of 10 common missteps to avoid
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Sample Cover Letter for an Office Manager
Searching for a job as an office manager? This sample cover letter will help you manage to convince employers of your skills
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Sample Cover Letter for an Unemployed Job Seeker
Your cover letter can address your unemployment situation while still playing up your experience and accomplishments. Get some ideas from this sample
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Sample Cover Letter for a Software Engineer
If writing a good cover letter seems harder than hammering out lines of code, here's a prototype to go by.
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