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- How to maximise your interview scoresInterviewers use an interview scoring sheet (sometimes referred to as scorecard or matrix) to grade and compare candidates after interviews. You can dramatically improve your interview scores by delivering answers which exceed the recruiters expectations. This article explains how recruiters score your interview answers, and how you can influence these scores. How do recruiters score… Read more: How to maximise your interview scores
- What is a skills based CV, and a chronological CV? Which style should I use?It can be difficult to know whether to write a skills-based CV or a chronological CV. This article explains the differences between the two formats to help you to decide which CV style to use. What is a skills based CV? A skills-based or functional CV emphasises your transferable skills rather than your work experience.… Read more: What is a skills based CV, and a chronological CV? Which style should I use?
- How can I reduce the length of my CV?Reducing the length of your CV Writing concisely Ensuring your CV is relevant Summarising your experience
- How long should my CV be?One of the most common CV writing questions people ask is how long should my CV be? Writing your CV is a balancing act between writing enough to interest the recruiter and writing a CV which is too long with irrelevant information. This blog post outlines how your CV length depends on your experience and… Read more: How long should my CV be?
- What to expect and how to succeed in the recruitment processMany people wonder what to expect once they have applied for a new role. Whilst each company has their own recruitment process, this article outlines a typical recruitment process, so can anticipate how long it can take from applying for a new job to job offer. Shortlisting candidates Once you have applied for a role,… Read more: What to expect and how to succeed in the recruitment process