4 February 2012 | 01274 408 222 | info@cvandinterviewadvisors.co.uk
News & Articles
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The self employed - the new discrimination scandal!
Having set up and run various businesses and operated as the Managing Director of The CV & Interview Advisors for several years; the self-employed, entrepreneur and business owner community is very dear to my heart.
David Cameron talks about SMEs as being the engine room of the economy; employed folk stand back in admiration of their friends who have set up their own businesses; and I ... Read more >> -
What do other CV Writing companies do?
Last week we were approached by a very talented chap (lets call him Dave) who had engaged the services of one of our competitors and was rather underwhelmed by the results. We are huge advocates for driving professional standards across our industry and therefore I thought I would share his experiences with the outside world.
Firstly, it should be said that at all times, the CV Writer ... Read more >> -
Applications for The Apprentice Series 8 – How to produce a winning application
The Apprentice seems to be losing none of its popularity and the entries for the next series are due in by midnight on Sunday 3rd July.
Matt Craven, Managing Director of The CV & Interview Advisors gives his advice on how to produce a winning application.
Q1) Why should you be Lord Sugar's business partner?
Think of this section of the applications form as your b... Read more >> -
What do CV Writing Companies really do?
By Matt Craven, Managing Director of The CV & Interview Advisors
I remember leaving university back in the early 90s and approaching a local secretarial services firm to type my CV so that I could post it out to all the employers that were surely desperate to hire my good self into their business. I also remember thinking at the time that £40 seemed really expensive.
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Preparing Yourself for Career Transition - life after being in the Forces
Transitioning from a career within the Forces to the Civilian world can be a daunting task however Forces personnel are very much in demand and with the right job hunting strategy, lucrative and fulfilling careers are very much achievable.
The challenges:
1. Round pegs for round holes. Too many careers advisors will tell you to write a Personal Profile that focuses on transfe... Read more >> -
Five absolute ‘musts’ for marketing yourself as a Contractor or Interim Manager
1) Make sure your LinkedIn profile has been given the same care and attention as a corporate website. It is effectively your website to promote your micro-business and is a critical piece of marketing collateral which is viewed by 85% of Recruiters / Hiring Managers before a hiring decision is made.
2) Shift your thinking about CVs. Most people are still using the same style that they had whe... Read more >> -
Top 10 LinkedIn Tips
LinkedIn is fast becoming an essential business tool for both job seeking and social media marketing. James Potter, The LinkedIn Man has kindly shared some of his expertise with us.
Connections:
Only connect to those you know, like, trust or need – disconnect others. Your network reflects you, enables you, and others can use it as a way of measuring your choices in connections, n... Read more >> -
The Apprentice 2010 - how to use sales techniques in an interview
Its compelling viewing and certainly one of my guilty pleasures, however each week I do sit there and cringe when Sir Alan (or is it Lord Sugar) asks the candidates in the board room why he should spare them a public firing. Invariably, the response is some kind of bumbled diatribe which amounts to “well I haven’t shown it yet but I am brilliant - honest”. The responses are always unsubstant... Read more >>
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CV Writing Company Literally Giving Cash Away – Read Here!
Sounds like another load of marketing blurb doesn’t it but read on because this is a genuine offer that anyone (other than a recluse living in the Outer Hebrides) can benefit from.
CV writing companies have one key marketing challenge, which is to make as many job seekers as possible aware of their services.
Thousands of pounds are spent on developing partnerships with jo... Read more >> -
The Cost of CV Writing Services
If you have been looking around for a CV writing service you will have noticed that prices vary considerably and may be wondering why. The CV & Interview Advisors (that’s us) were one of the early entrants into the world of CV writing and have been around for many years. We consider ourselves an authority on our industry and all things related to job hunting and would like to shed some light on ... Read more >>
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