Posts under ‘CVs’

The idea of working on creating console and online games is the pinnacle of professional (and personal) achievement for many gamers. Not only do you get a great job – you get to pour your passion into your work. But for every job opening, there are thousands of applications. How do you get YOUR resume [...]

I first started working right at the end of an era. Those who preceded me still believed in, and possibly had, jobs for life. But I had the fortune to hit the workforce in the middle of a recession – and found it quite a challenge to find work.
Eventually I landed a job but soon [...]

Some time ago I wrote that Blogs are the New CVs … but in true social media form, new and innovative approaches have, perhaps, rendered this a little simplistic. After all, the same ideas can be applied to Facebook Fan Pages, YouTube channels and so on.
But what are the best examples?
Marek Wolski, a young marketer [...]

There is one important thing to remember about CVs – it won’t get you a job – it just opens doors.
Many people spend a vast amount of time writing up their CVs. They fill out each section with detail after detail – from their first job through to their last. But, in my view, a [...]

There is no doubt that one of the most difficult aspects of interviewing for a new job is answering the tough questions. And while we KNOW that they are coming, it is still a challenge to deal with it one-on-one.
So what can you do?
1. Ask yourself the tough questions. Begin by asking yourself the tough [...]

Normally when you apply for a job you spend some time updating your resume to reflect the job description given. You also work to finesse a cover letter that links your experience and qualifications into a compelling story that will prompt the recruiter to call you in for an interview.
But in the world of social [...]