If you’re applying for work in New Zealand, you need a suitable CV.

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.

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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

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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.

The modern job market is a complex, highly competitive landscape. As a job seeker, you invest a significant amount of time and effort...

Before your CV ever reaches the discerning eyes of hiring managers, it must first navigate its way through the formidable ATS gatekeeper. The Applicant Tracking System, or ATS, acts as this gatekeeper, serving as the initial filter in the hiring process. It's a powerful, automated tool used by countless companies to manage the overwhelming influx of job applications.

If your CV resembles a magazine layout, scrapbook page or advertisement banner, it will not pass the scanners. It may look great but it will not perform the way you want it to.

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...

our CV should be written, NOT designed! It's not a magazine page or scrapbook layout - it should be plain and simple, in black and white, with no frills or weird fonts.

Don't do silly things like this - your CV must be plain and simple, black and white with no nonsense like different sized letters. Let your skills and experience shine without gimmicks.

I've been an international CV writer for 15 years and have my finger on the pulse of what is required from international recruiters. If you're not sure about your CV, send it to me for a FREE appraisal.

Before you start job hunting overseas - make sure your CV is suitable! IF YOUR CV (OR RÉSUMÉ) CONTAINS ANY OF THESE ERRORS - IT NEEDS TO...

Some good news! 1st job application with my new Resume, 2 interviews later and I've secured a job in New Zealand! I really want to thank you, for all your help and support with updating and streamlining my South African Resume. Without your help and assistance this never would've happened.

It's CRUCIAL to optimise your CV for the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), also called the CV Scanner. These articles explain more: ...

The software scans your CV for certain information and ignores other types of information. I see a lot of CVs that are never going to pass the ATS, which is why I ALWAYS recommend a rewrite.

Many people think that once they’ve embarked on a specific career path, they are stuck with that line of work until they retire one day. While it’s virtually never too late to make a change, you will need the right help to ensure that you secure the best possible position in any new industry – and this will come in the form of a professionally written CV.