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If you have been job hunting for a while then you may find yourself having to refresh your resume writing every so often. Revisiting your resume to make amendments can be very rewarding and could increase your chances of finding employment. If you have been looking for a job for months and aren’t sure whether you need to rewrite your resume, then check out these three reasons why it could be a good idea.

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The Christmas period is over and it’s the start of a new year. As well as spring cleaning your kitchen cupboards, you may want to freshen up your resume ready for the New Year. Lots of employers have new opportunities available after Christmas and so if you are looking for a new job this could be the perfect time to update your resume and send it out. Here are a few tips on how to freshen up your resume writing.

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If you are writing a resume and finding it a tad boring to read, check out the tips below on how you can make your resume more creative.

Resume Advice and Tips


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There are a number of job roles out there for both introverts and extroverts. If you are an introvert you are probably finding the thought of job hunting very worrying. It can involve networking with people you don’t know, spending time in large groups and not being able to work as independently as you may like. But follow these simple steps to help you maximise your chances of securing a job interview.

CV Tips


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When you are writing a resume you need to include all of your relevant work experience. So what order do you detail these in and what do you include? We’ve listed some ideas below.

 

Interview Tips


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Often job vacancies are advertised internally before being opened up to the general public. And if you are working in a company that has an internal vacancy then this can mean that you have exclusive access to a job before anyone else.  But just because you work at the company, it doesn’t mean you’re going to be given the job.

 

Looking For a Job


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Recruitment companies can be really great for your resume. They often work on job vacancies that are not made public, have various industry contacts and have lots of experience in how to search for a job. So working with one and sending them your resume template can be a great way of marketing your resume and networking. Here are some ideas of where to find recruiters… Resume Tips


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If you are designing your resume and preparing to send it off to an employer then you have probably come across resume templates.

Resume templates can give you an insight into industry specific resumes and can help you to decide important resume decisions like design and content. So how can they help with a job interview?

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When you are writing a resume and applying for a job, you’ll obviously be thinking about your own application and why you want the job. But to really impress during the application process you should put yourself in the employer’s shoes and try to answer some of the questions they might have. CV Tips


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Gaining a top level job takes a long time and a lot of hard work. But if you are lacking in confidence then your chance of progression can be limited. So what can you do to improve your chances of a promotion? Career Progression


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