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5 Ways to Shorten a Lengthy CV

Wondering what’s the ideal CV lenght? By Craig from Jobulo CV writing is a little bit of a dark art- there is a fine balance between a great CV and one that gets ignored. CV length is a big factor in that mix. Our studies have shown that most employers spend just 30...
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How to Write a Personal Statement on a CV

Perfect your CV with these tips! By Hayley from Jobulo Most employers will look at a CV for around 20 seconds before deciding whether to read on or not. So if you are currently applying for jobs and sending your CV out, that doesn’t leave you with much time to...
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5 Reasons Your CV Design is Important

Because employers do judge a book by its cover! By Hayley from Jobulo When writing a CV and applying for a job, many candidates spend a lot of time concentrating on the content and key skills listed on their CV. And whilst this is crucial, there is another aspect of CV...
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Facebook CV

How to make your own Facebook CV Why to have a Facebook account? The majority of us will answer something like: “to let all my friends know how amazing I am doing”, “to find out what my ex is doing”, “to be constantly updated with bull****”, or “because I don’t...
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5 Great Ways to Improve Your Cover Letter

Because every job application needs a cover letter! By Hayley from Jobulo Cover letters are a great addition to a CV and in many cases can increase your chances of securing a job interview. When a recruiter or employer advertises a vacancy, they want to receive applications from candidates that have...
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Top 5 Reasons Hobbies Are Important on a CV

Inject a bit of character into your job application! By Hayley from Jobulo There are a lot of sections that make up a CV. A good CV has a strong personal statement, career objective, a list of key skills, a mix of work experience and reliable references. But one section that...
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Power Words You Should Be Using on Your CV

Give your CV that extra va va voom! By Hayley from Jobulo When applying for jobs, making a good first impression is crucial to your chances of securing a job interview. And your CV is the first thing an employer will see before deciding whether to shortlist your application, so it...
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5 CV Mistakes You Should Avoid

Bag that job interview! By Hayley from Jobulo CV writing can be tough. Not only do you have to demonstrate your key skills and expertise, but you have to do it against some stiff competition! Most employers receive hundreds, sometimes thousands, of applications for every job role they advertise. Last year...
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How to Create a Social CV

Tips for Creating a social CV Online By Joshua Neil It doesn’t need to be said that it’s hard to get a job at the moment- even with the best job-hunting techniques out there, it can be a struggle. Whether you’ve been working for thirty years or just starting out,...
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Before a Job Interview

The first 90 seconds of the job interview… Did you know that 1/3 of the employers know from the first 90 seconds of the job interview if they will hire you or not? It sounds weird but according to a recent research by the guys at Come Recommended it is absolutely true....
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