Have you ever been asked to write a letter of reference for a co-worker, employee or former employee? Generally, a letter of reference is used to help obtain employment, apply for higher education, or as a character reference for those seeking a government position. This is an important request, as a well-written letter can be...Read More

Before an employer agrees to an interview, they need to be convinced that you are a great candidate for the position. This is where your CV is an essential marketing tool as it demonstrates to an employer your skills, experience and writing ability. Make sure your spelling and grammar are impeccable.   You should be creative,...Read More

Business is competitive by nature; companies need to attract, engage and ultimately convert client interest. Your CV is no different. A CV is still the primary personal marketing tool in the job market. Whether you’re a graduate or a seasoned director, a well-written, targeted CV is vital to the job search process. Do remember though,...Read More

“You will never get a second chance to make a first impression” Essentially your CV is a document which records your work life. It’s your personal advert, your ‘Sales Document’ or ‘Marketing Flyer’ and therefore it’s vital that you make an immediate impression, any silly mistakes and you could ruin your chance of being selected...Read More

When it comes to writing your CV, you need to be hard on yourself. I hate to break it to you, but reading your CV is a chore for any employer and, given the slightest excuse they’ll gladly bin it and move on to the next one. They don’t even need to feel guilty about...Read More

Tara Daynes – HR and Employment Law Consultant and Trainer 1) Don’t make your CV a collection of previous job descriptions! Focus not just on what you’ve done, but also on how successfully you did it, so that your CV stands out from others with a similar career path – because having experience doesn’t always...Read More

We asked the experts about CV tips WATC have been working with leading recruiters, Harvey Nash in order to provide you with the best tips and ideas to get your CV to the top of the pile. Read on, take note and get that CV up to date. The Basics What is a CV? Not...Read More

We asked the experts about Head Hunting Getting on the radar To be on a headhunter’s radar, you need to be in the places that headhunters look. And headhunters, or more accurately their researchers (the highly skilled people whose job it is to identify potential candidates for the headhunter) look in a number of places:...Read More

We asked experts – tips from 20 top Hiring Managers. WATC asked 21 leading Hiring Managers from different sectors within the City to provide their views on CVs, interviews and a list of those all important do’s and dont’s to help you land that job. What do you look for when skimming a CV? Achievements,...Read More

Provide Evidence – Tell the truth. Work out what qualifications, experience, and skills are required for the job and think of what you have done that matches those attributes. Be specific, focused, and factual and give full explicit details and provide evidence for any claims you make. Writing Style Make sure the spelling is correct....Read More