CV Centre


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Writing a good CV is the first step to getting a great new job. Your CV is essentially an advertisement of yourself for potential employers. It may be a chore to do, but so is settling for a mediocre job. Master the art of selling yourself. Follow our advice and you will be soon on the way to bagging your dream job.
First steps to achieving perfection

  • Guide to the perfect CV
  • How to use power words
  • CV secrets from a recruitment expert
  • How to successfully apply online
  • Inside knowledge from over 1000 employers

    CV masterclass

    Use these fabulous CV templates compiled by Meera Dattani, with careers expert and author Judi James, for tips on how to manipulate your CV so that it efficiently showcases your greatest attributes.

  • Chronological CV: for moving from one job to another
  • Functional CV: for returning to work after a break

    Problems and solutions

  • Could leaving a job too soon hurt my CV?
  • Help! I fudged the dates on my CV
  • Can my boss refuse me a reference?
  • Got a question? Ask the expert

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