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Get ahead of the pack by preparing confident responses to these questions in advance
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Guardian Jobs advice on how to write a CV
17/12/2015
A step-by-step guide on how to perfect each section of your CV -
How to master body language in an interview
17/12/2015
Exude confidence, contain your nerves and demonstrate positivity with these tips -
You might be moving on but it's important to remain professional to the end. Leave your employer with a positive impression and step down in style.
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Don't ruin your career in 140 characters: social media job hunting tips
04/06/2015
Don’t swear, steer clear of posting anything too political and show your personality to create a good online profile
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Showing self-awareness and rehearsing stories which show your skills can help you stand out in an interview
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Career advisers told me to hide my disability on applications, but being open and turning it into a strength helped me get a graduate job
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Make it memorable: use psychology to help your job applications stand out
20/05/2015
Learn as much as you can about the company and use your contacts to create a stand-out application
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Could squeezing your buttocks or reciting a nursery rhyme help you beat interview nerves? Here are some more unusual ways to keep calm under pressure
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If you're struggling to write a CV, here are some examples to help you stand out whether you're a graduate, career changer, freelancer or ladder climber
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Knowing how online CV databases work and recruiters search them for candidates could help you land a dream role.
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How to create an infographic CV
09/05/2011
In order to stand out when he applied for work experience in journalism, Jonathan Frost created an infographic CV. Here, he explains how it's done. -
Don't limit your opportunities. Savvy candidates are building their visibility and presenting résumés to recruiters via the internet
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Tips for the telephone interview
11/04/2011
To impress over the line, you need to be as enthusiastic and prepared as you would be face-to-face. Helen Menhenett reveals how it's done. -
When it comes to job interviews, practice makes perfect. Find out how role playing can make you sound more confident and professional
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How to tell your career stories
18/02/2011
Research confirms the importance of narrative in job applications and interviews. Learn how to tell career stories to increase your chances of landing a job -
CV expert Steve Szita advises job seekers what they should and shouldn't say when they meet their own Lord Sugar at interview
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Writing a data analyst CV
11/09/2020
With the amount of data being created and stored growing exponentially, the opportunities for data analysts and data scientists to manage, analyse and interpret this across all sectors of the economy are immense. With competition for jobs growing, the need for a CV that helps set you apart is vit... -
Writing a digital marketing CV
10/09/2020
It pays dividends to tailor your digital marketing CV for each application. More time on fewer applications is better than a scattergun approach of using one generic CV to apply for every role.