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Applying for a job involves three steps: Develop a résumé Prepare a cover letter Research the company and the job Step 1) Develop a résumé A  Definition of résumé  or curriculum vitae (c.v.) is an important tool when you look for a job. A résumé tells an employer who you are, what you have done in the past, what your qualifications are, and why you want the job. Résumés may include information like contact information, job goal, education, work experience, and references.  Step 2) Prepare a cover letter A  Definition of cover letter  is your introduction to a potential employer. A cover letter should be concise, well-written and tailored to a company and job. This may mean that you prepare a different résumé and cover letter for each job. Step 3) Research the company and the job Learning about the  Definition of company  and the  Definition of job  can help you write your résumé, cover letter and prepare you for an intervi...

Writing a good CV can be one of the toughest challenges of job hunting. Most employers spend just a few seconds scanning each CV before sticking it in the 'Yes' or 'No' pile. Harsh.  But never fear! We've compiled our Top 10 hints on how to show the world 'this is me!' and get that all-important interview.  1. Keep it real! Usually a CV should be no more than two pages – and that's two pages of A4 paper! Employers spend, on average, just 8 seconds looking at any one CV, and a surefire way of landing yourself on the no pile is to send them your entire life story. Keep it punchy, to the point, and save those niggly little details for the interview. If you want examples then check out our free CV templates 2. Tailor it We've all done it. Whizzed the same CV out to lots of employers to save time... Stop! Take the time to change your CV for each role that you apply for. Research the company and use the job advert to ...

This part of your CV is an excellent way for you to make yourself standout above other similarly qualified candidates. Although, it’s not always a straightforward question about where to put your education in your CV and what to put. However, with our helpful tips we can give you a little bit of guidance to ensure your CV lands you the job. Where to place your education The first question that will often come up with regards to your education and your CV, is where to put it. As we mentioned before, when writing your CV your  work experience should come first. This is especially true if you have five or more years of work experience that relates to the job role Ordering – highest level first If you have more than one education qualification you’ll need to decide on how to order it. A general rule of thumb you can follow is to  place your highest level of education first , then work your way backwards. So if your highest level is a master’s you would put you...