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Jul 7
6 min

Free CV Advice - A CV should be no more than 2 pages long... shouldn't it?

You may have seen advice that a CV should be 2 pages long. How important is the length of a CV and how can you adjust it if you need to?

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Free CV Advice – Tailor your CV; how to master the art

My CV Guide

Jun 2
5 min

Free CV Advice – Tailor your CV; how to master the art

Tailor your CV to every application. It is one of the most common pieces of Free CV Advice you will hear and for good reason.

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Free CV Advice - Do your research; What does that actually mean and how do you do it?

My CV Guide

May 26
7 min

Free CV Advice - Do your research; What does that actually mean and how do you do it?

A common CV writing tip you may well have heard is to do your research. What does that actually mean and how do you do it?

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Free CV Advice is great, but does it actually improve your CV?

My CV Guide

May 19
3 min

Free CV Advice is great, but does it actually improve your CV?

Free CV Advice has never been more available. However, a lot of the free CV advice you will see is limited in two crucial ways.

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My CV Guide

May 8
2 min

Review My CV: A Free CV Review offering from My CV Guide

At My CV Guide we are delighted to offer a once a month opportunity to have a FREE CV Review.

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My CV Guide

May 1
3 min

How to Write a CV: Other Information

The final in a series of short articles by My CV Guide on how to write a CV; this time focusing on Other Information.

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How to Write a CV: Education & Qualifications

My CV Guide

Apr 18
3 min

How to Write a CV: Education & Qualifications

The sixth in a series of short articles by My CV Guide on how to write a CV; this time focusing on Education and Qualifications.

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My CV Guide

Apr 14
4 min

How to Write a CV: Employment History

How to cover Employment History in a CV. The fifth article in a series providing CV writing advice, covering each section of a CV in turn.

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My CV Guide

Apr 11
3 min

How to write a CV: Personal Statement

The second in a series of articles providing tips on how to write a great CV, with the focus this time on writing a personal statement.

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My CV Guide

Mar 31
3 min

How to write a CV: Key Skills

Quick and easy advice for covering Key Skills within a CV. The fourth in a series of articles to help with writing each section of a CV.

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My CV Guide

Mar 26
3 min

How to write a CV: Key Achievements

Are you looking for help writing a CV? In the third of a series of articles, My CV Guide offers tips on how to cover key achievements.

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My CV Guide

Mar 20
2 min

How to write a CV: Contact Details

In a series of short articles, My CV Guide will offer quick and easy tips covering each section of a CV in turn. First up, Contact Details

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Which are the most important sections of a CV?

My CV Guide

Mar 18
5 min

Which are the most important sections of a CV?

Which sections of a CV do people feel are the most important and which do reviewers prioritise when deciding whether to select for interview

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How to write a good CV; the importance of readability

My CV Guide

Mar 13
6 min

How to write a good CV; the importance of readability

How our eye moves when reading re-affirms some key concepts to writing a really good CV; make the content easy to read and process quickly.

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CVs are read on screens. What can a CV writer learn from research-based UX?

My CV Guide

Mar 5
7 min

CVs are read on screens. What can a CV writer learn from research-based UX?

What can we learn from research-based user experience? How may this relate to how a CV is read on a screen and therefore be best written?

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How will someone review my CV? Scrutinisers, Skimmers and Jumpers

My CV Guide

Feb 25
4 min

How will someone review my CV? Scrutinisers, Skimmers and Jumpers

A CV is a means of communication. To understand how information is most efficiently passed and accessed from it is extremely valuable.

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How to write a military leaver CV; harnessing the power of assumptions

My CV Guide

Feb 13
5 min

How to write a military leaver CV; harnessing the power of assumptions

When leaving the military, how can you strengthen your CV to give yourself the best chance of securing your next job?

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Don't forget how valuable a CV is; 8 reminders why

My CV Guide

Jan 27
3 min

Don't forget how valuable a CV is; 8 reminders why

Don’t get distracted by the feeling that writing a CV is a hassle. Here are 8 reminders of their genuine value and why a CV is so important

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4 reasons to update your CV over New Year, whether you plan to use it or not.

My CV Guide

Dec 27, 2019
5 min

4 reasons to update your CV over New Year, whether you plan to use it or not.

Writing a CV over New Year can be a good idea regardless of your situation and immediate career plans. Here are four reasons why.

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Why is it hard to write a CV? 5 challenges and how to overcome them

My CV Guide

Oct 9, 2019
3 min

Why is it hard to write a CV? 5 challenges and how to overcome them

If you do not feel confident writing your CV, be assured that you are not alone. Here are five reasons you may be finding it difficult.

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Free CV Advice - A CV should be no more than 2 pages long... shouldn't it?

Free CV Advice – Tailor your CV; how to master the art

Free CV Advice - Do your research; What does that actually mean and how do you do it?

Free CV Advice is great, but does it actually improve your CV?

Review My CV: A Free CV Review offering from My CV Guide

How to Write a CV: Other Information

How to Write a CV: Education & Qualifications

How to Write a CV: Employment History

How to write a CV: Personal Statement

How to write a CV: Key Skills

How to write a CV: Key Achievements

How to write a CV: Contact Details

Which are the most important sections of a CV?

How to write a good CV; the importance of readability

CVs are read on screens. What can a CV writer learn from research-based UX?

How will someone review my CV? Scrutinisers, Skimmers and Jumpers

How to write a military leaver CV; harnessing the power of assumptions

Don't forget how valuable a CV is; 8 reminders why

4 reasons to update your CV over New Year, whether you plan to use it or not.

Why is it hard to write a CV? 5 challenges and how to overcome them

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