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By Debbie Holden 28 May 2020 6 min read

Four reasons your CV is being ignored

You ve read the job description you feel like you could do the job with ease or that it is the perfect next challenge for you But time after time you re not seeing the response you expected What is it...

By Debbie Holden 08 Apr 2020 7 min read

Recruiters are still searching: upload your CV now

You might be in a position now where you are stuck at home With not alot to do your thoughts may be fixated on the life you currently have and the life you want to have post pandemic This might includ...

By Debbie Holden 23 Jan 2020 5 min read

How salesy should your automotive CV be?

Knowing how hard to sell yourself in your CV is an age old challenge Matt Craven Personal Branding Expert and Founder of The CV Interview Advisors tackles this subject from an automotive sector perspe...

By Debbie Holden 02 Dec 2019 0 min read

20 top CV tips for 2020

January is a busy time in recruitment With the new year many workers take a moment to consider whether or not it s time for a new move in their career In fact at the end of we ran a survey to find out...

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By Debbie Holden 07 Oct 2019 6 min read

Why you don’t need to add references to your CV

For years people have been including references unnecessarily to their CV taking up vital space and wasting time worrying about who to ask to be a reference or checking that their contact details are...

By Debbie Holden 23 Aug 2019 7 min read

The typical structure for a cover letter

An important element of any successful job application is the quality of the CV and the accompanying cover letter Writing a cover letter is an area that some applicants really struggle with as they re...

By Debbie Holden 01 Jul 2019 7 min read

How to write a mechanic CV with no experience

If you re looking for a mechanic job but don t have any experience in the industry don t fret Whilst many recruiters will be looking for people with experience others will be open to taking on someone...

By Debbie Holden 10 Jun 2019 6 min read

How to write a cover letter for a mechanic

If you re a quality mechanic searching for a new job you ll need to impress with a job-winning cover letter if you want to make it to an interview Working as a mechanic is a role that comes with many...

By Debbie Holden 03 Jun 2019 7 min read

How to impress with your car sales cover letter

If you re applying for a brand new job in car sales you ll need to be able to sell yourself on paper before you get the opportunity to do it in person Part of your application will involve writing a c...

By Debbie Holden 28 May 2019 6 min read

How to write a CV for a vehicle technician apprenticeship

Looking to become a vehicle technician Great choice there s simply no better way to learn the ropes The first part of the process is to write a clear concise and well-written CV and cover letter which...

By Debbie Holden 06 May 2019 5 min read

I’m a vehicle technician – what should my CV look like?

As a vehicle technician you probably feel more comfortable with your head under a car bonnet than trying to put together a CV However with so many applicants for jobs right now it is really important...

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