An overly gaudy or decorative presentation can be more detrimental than beneficial. A visually cluttered CV can easily scare off potential employers who are looking for clarity and professionalism.

There's no point in adding colour, borders, decorations and frilly fonts to try to improve your CV, if the content contains grammar mistakes and spelling errors! That would be like putting a lawnmower engine inside a classic Ferrari.

In the same way a Chanel dress avoids frills and embellishments, a well written CV (also called a résumé) should avoid visual distractions and focus solely on the substance. It’s your skills, experience and suitability for the job that need to shine, not your sparkly borders!

A CV (also called a résumé) needs to be plain, simple and easy to read with no colours, images, borders, frills or other decorations. Your photo doesn't belong on your CV, it goes on your LinkedIn profile!

When it comes to CV or résumé writing, AI is producing the exact opposite of what is required by the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). In this video, I explain some of the reasons AI could be sabotaging your job applications.

As the festive season approaches, thoughts of Christmas shopping fill the air. Stores are buzzing with people in search of the perfect...

I’m Roz Fisher, an International CV and Résumé Specialist with more than 15 years of experience helping job seekers like you land their dream roles.

I’m Roz Fisher, an international CV and Résumé Specialist with more than 15 years of experience. Over these years, I’ve helped thousands of clients make a change from submitting endless job applications with no results, to receiving multiple job offers after a professional CV rewrite.

A few days ago, I recorded some short 'Behind the Scenes' videos for my website, to promote my business in a new way. I'm looking forward to sharing the videos soon!

Conducting research before the interview gives you a chance to show how keen you are through your knowledge of the company – and this may be something you are asked at the interview. 

This might be big news to some people, but I suffer from diagnosed anxiety and PTSD and was medicated for several years until I learned better coping techniques. Talking to strangers scares me – I get anxious and say stupid things and then everything goes downhill from there.

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If you are considering migrating to Australia for work, it is crucial to understand the requirement of a positive skills assessment. This assessment is mandatory for numerous occupations as recognition of your qualifications and skills. In this blog, we will explore which occupations necessitate an Australian positive skills assessment, how to obtain it and estimated time taken to complete the process.

Have you been applying for job after job with no interviews? It can really start to wear you down and eventually you begin to believe you are unemployable. But what if it's only your CV that's the problem?

More than 70% of employers will use social media to screen potential job candidates, with up to 60% of them deciding not to hire a specific candidate because of content they’ve accessed on one or more of their online profiles.

If you’ve been lacking the motivation you once had for doing your job, it may be a sign that you’ve stagnated in your current position, especially if you’ve been fulfilling the same role for a number of years. Feeling ‘stuck’ in this way could be due to not learning any new skills recently or even something more significant such as a change in workplace management or policies. While it may not always be possible to get a new job right away, you can implement these strategies

LinkedIn is a powerhouse for job seekers. It's where opportunities unfold, connections are forged, and careers flourish. Whether you are actively job hunting or fortifying your professional presence, a thoughtfully crafted LinkedIn profile is your key to success.

Job seekers face a unique challenge: not only must their CVs (or résumés) impress human hiring managers, but they must also pass through...

Tailoring your CV involves customising it for a specific job opening by highlighting the skills, experiences, and qualifications that are most relevant to that role. It's about aligning your CV with the job description and demonstrating how your background is a perfect fit.

If you’ve been applying for suitable jobs and not having any luck, your CV is letting you down! IF YOUR CV (OR RÉSUMÉ) CONTAINS ANY OF...