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Most recruiters or hiring managers have interviewed so many people that you can almost guess what their responses will be. Typically something filled with buzzwords and so rehearsed, they may as well be reading off of a teleprompter. This is why they often ask...

1. Using a Stylish Template Having a sleek and stylish CV layout is a sure fire way to help your CV stand out from the crowd. There are loads of websites with free templates and designs for you to transform your CV within minutes. I highly recommend using Canva:...

“ I will prepare and one day my chance will come” - Abraham Lincoln. 1. Be On Time "Time has a wonderful way of showing us what really matters" Arrive 10 minutes early for your interview. Make sure you’ve planned your travel arrangements ahead of time to ensure...

There are a variety of reasons why somebody may have a gap in their CV. Perhaps you’ve spent some time away from the workplace to raise a family, or you may have been studying, travelling, medical reasons, or just looking for the right role. Of course a large...

Continuing on from last weeks tips for welcoming a new employee. Read part one here: http://thedentalschool.org/how-to-welcome-a-new-employee-and-make-actually-them-feel-welcome-part-one/ Show them ‘their space’. Unless you are working from home, or in an office...

We’ve all started a new job, and had the nervous and excited moment of anticipation of starting on your first day. You always will remember whether or not the company went out of their way to make you feel welcome and included in the existing team. So here are some...

With the COVID-19 pandemic leaving so many without work or looking for new work, cover letters became a crucial part of any job application. It can set you apart from other applicants, and it’s your chance to tell the potential employer who you are, a brief...

“Having kids – the responsibility of rearing good, kind, ethical, responsible human beings – is the biggest job anyone can embark on.” – Maria Shriver There is no doubt that being a parent is the biggest, toughest but most rewarding job of all, and many take time...

A personal profile is your opportunity to make a good first impression with your CV. The aim is to create a piece of text that gives your future employer a snapshot of who you are and your experience. The key ingredients to a personal profile are: Personality (are...

This is a question, I get asked a lot, and the answer is in a word...no. Unless you are applying for an acting, modelling or similar position whereby a picture is asked for, I see no reason why you should have a photo on your CV. As a general rule of thumb, your...

Creating a CV or improving/updating an existing CV is often a task filled with dread for most. But fear not, we are here to give you some common CV mistakes and how to avoid them to ensure that your CV stands out. Too many personal details Leave out anything that...