CV and Cover Letter Advice

  • Engineers have a mixture of professional, essential and transferable skills. Putting these skills across in a CV can be difficult.
  • Recruiters have to read dozens of CV's at a time. It's a tedious job, so it's only natural that most of them skim CV's for important details. But what do they look for?
  • Your CV is the first thing an employer will see and read about you, so you want to make it as engaging and relatable as possible. This article will talk you through what an infographic CV is and why you should consider one.
  • Writing a CV could be seen as an art. Which is why you need to be making sure your CVs are tailored for the sector you want to work in and we’re going to tell you how.
  • We discuss exactly why and how you can be utilising the job descriptions in job postings.
  • When online job applications pop up unexpectedly, it may cause you to have second thoughts, especially if application forms make you feel nervous. This article will help you feel confident with online application forms.
  • Starting or re-writing your CV can be daunting at the best of times, especially when it's new to you. We'll discuss how you can write and maximise your first CV.
  • There can be a stigma around career gaps, but life is more than just work and your other priorities need to be addressed when looking for a new role. We discuss how to do this in this article.
  • No one likes rejection but it’s an important part of life and the job seeking process. Learn how to handle rejection from employers and make sure you use these experiences in a positive way.
  • Have you been thinking about looking further afield for your next role? Maybe across the country or in a whole new one altogether?
  • People skills give you the tools to effectively communicate with your colleagues and teams at work. Effective communication is one of the many keys to success and this article will help guide you through this.
  • Everyone tells a lie or two at some point in their career but be careful what you say, as it may just stay with you.
  • If you’re struggling with your job search or find it hard to keep a routine, why not try some of these suggestions?
  • Your CV is the first piece of communication between you and a potential employer. So, should you include jobs you have been made redundant or let go from on your CV?
  • This month we have written five different articles for you to enjoy, from ice breaker questions to quiet quitting. Keep reading for a full October round-up!
  • CVs have changed drastically over the years and now, more than ever, it’s important to make sure you are getting the most from your CV. So how can you do this?
  • When writing a personal statement for your first job it can feel very daunting on the first try. This article talks about the importance of one for an application and how to write one as a graduate.
  • When job seeking, there can be this pressure to find a job as quick as possible. However, rushing through your applications isn’t always the best way to tackle a job search. So, what is the right way to apply for multiple jobs at once?
  • When job seeking you should think about what you want from a role and why you are job seeking. So why should you be selective about the jobs you apply for?
  • The use of pronouns is becoming more of a common practice, and you may have noticed this on social media platforms, like LinkedIn. simply including pronouns in your documents can help someone and yourself more than you may know.