https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/article/20140626010712-52594-how-to-write-a-human-voiced-resume
A different style of CV writing that concentrated on telling the story of what you did for the people you worked for and what difference you made. Has an interesting example at the end.
It is built to tackle the problem of on-line recruitment portals that are very common in the US (hence the use of resume in the title!)
Something that job seekers should be aware of (from the eCops mailing) is that people are being targeted to become “Parcel Mules” as part of a reshipping scam, which results in them handling stolen goods and losing out financially. Victims are predominantly recruited through job advertisements and dating websites. They are persuaded to have items…
The Government has launched a website to bring together the skills training they offer with the advice and guidance they offer.
Recent research on UK CVs from Good Houskeeping Short article with some interesting facts. Includes: Top 10 most over-used CV phrases that are likely to put employers off Top 10 CV hates by UK employers Source: 10 phrases employers hate to see on CVs – Good Housekeeping
The Cambridge News are running another job fair on Wednesday 21st January 2015 in the Cambridge Corn Exchange. The fair attracted 2,800 visitors last year, who were able to meet businesses from across the region and take part in workshops. There will be more than 30 exhibitors from a wide range of business sectors More…
Source: Are you ready for the Cambridge Jobs Fair? | Cambridge News The Cambridge Jobs Fair is open from 10am until 2pm at the Guildhall, Cambridge on Wednesday, 20 May 2015. The Jobs Fair is part of a national network of recruitment events that lets candidates and companies meet face to face. If you’re looking…
How to get that dream job or course this year – FutureLearn. Here is the link to the next free on-line course about applications and CVs which starts on Feb 9th