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Five Top Trends for Executive Resumes

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A great interview-generating executive resume is all about differentiating yourself from others competing for the same jobs. With constantly changing trends in strategic resume writing, new ways to accomplish this differentiation are always coming forward. If you take advantage of the latest trends before they mainstream, you are much more likely to stand out, make [...]


Guide to Job Interview Preparation

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The biggest mistake in interviewing is not being fully prepared. It behooves job-seekers to use every conceivable means possible to prepare for the interview and to allow ample time to fully prepare. Understand that interviewing is a skill; as with all skills, preparation and practice enhance the quality of that skill. Preparation can make the [...]


How to Apply Yourself: Tips on Writing CVs and Application Forms – and preparing for interview

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   The perfect CV          

          Many employers still use the CV as a form of initial screening for advertised jobs. They are also a useful tool when making a speculative application.
What is the purpose of a CV? Some people seem to view it as an exercise in self-aggrandisement; others produce a turgid list of activities reaching back [...]


Your Guide to Resume Writing

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This guide on resume writing covers the following topics
1. What is a resume?
2. How to prepare an effective resume?
3. Resume Checkup
4. Sample Resume
5. Using your online degrees
 

 
 What is a resume?
Resumes are what people use to get jobs, right?
Wrong!


How to Write a Cover Letter

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“A cover letter allows you to personalize your resume when it is mailed to prospective employers in response to advertisements or to inquire about possible interviews.”
The letter’s main purpose is to advertise your strengths and assets in a way that would interest employers in interviewing you. It is also useful in that it can save [...]


Choose the best CV format

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There are two common types of resume:

1.Chronological – (jobs listed by time period)
2.Skills-based – (jobs listed by type of work.) Following is an overview of information to include on each type of resume:


CV Writing Do’s and Don’t’s

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CV Do’s:
 
Be explicit when stating facts, employer should have no questions.
Use bullet points to make your CV more concise and easier to scan.
Include ALL of your contact details – name, address, home and mobile telephone number and email address (you’d be surprised how many people forget!)
Set out the information under clear headings.
Keep it truthful, concise [...]


How to write a winning CV

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Is your CV a “yes”, “no”, or a “maybe”?The manager recruiting for the position you’ve applied for will be faced with an enormous pile of CVs, which they will put into 3 piles; “yes” – interview, “no” – reject, and “maybe” – come back to later if the “yes” pile fails to deliver.
For your CV [...]





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ISLAMABAD: Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Timothy George on Thursday launched a new phase of the ‘AusAID Pakistan’ scholarships programme.
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