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Everything you need to know about writing a creative CV

A guide to preparing a creative CV, including what you need to know and what to avoid.

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Six tips for upgrading your CV to beat the cost-of-living crisis

Upgrade your job by upgrading your CV - a better paid role will help you to fight back against the cost-of-living crisis.

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15.02.2023

Infographic - how to put education on your CV

A simple guide on how to show off your education on your CV.

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How to choose a LinkedIn profile picture

Make sure your LinkedIn profile picture is giving off the right vibes by checking out these guidelines!

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31.01.2023

How to write a management CV - with example!

Looking for a promotion? Find out how to take your career to the next level with this guide to writing a management CV.

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26.01.2023

What is the best CV layout? With example CV!

There's plenty to consider when you're looking for the best CV layout, so this article will help with some simple guidelines. There's also a best-practice example!

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26.01.2023

Should I include references on my CV?

Your job reference questions answered! Find out everything you need to know about putting references on your CV.

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26.01.2023

Infographic - How to present a career break on your CV

Returning to work after a career break? Find out how to frame positively that on your CV!

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13.01.2023

Can ChatGPT write a blog about supporting statements?

How well can ChatGPT write a blog post? I put it to the test with an article about supporting statements.

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11.01.2023

Tips for using LinkedIn UK

Some tips on how to make the most of LinkedIn UK to support your job search.

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30.12.2022

Help! I hate my job!

If your cries of "I hate my job" are louder than Big Ben's bongs this new year, take some proactive steps towards a new role with advice from CV Shed.

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14.12.2022

Infographic - How to make job applications easier for Future You

When the time comes to update your CV, you'll wish you had this information to hand. Start recording it now and Future You will thank you.

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07.12.2022

A month in the life of CV Shed - December 2022

It wouldn't be Christmas without the annual look back at what CV Shed has been getting up to!

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29.11.2022

How to tailor your CV to a job

The most successful CVs are written with a specific role in mind - find out how to tailor your CV to a job advert in this post.

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03.11.2022

Infographic - How to use figures on your CV

Add figures to your CV to increase its impact - this infographic will show you how!

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27.10.2022

Battle of the CVs: video CV versus traditional CV

Thinking about a video CV? This post explores the pros, cons and future of both traditional and video CVs - plus how to create them.

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14.10.2022

The 10 most common CV mistakes

Find out what NOT to do when you're writing your CV. This post explains the most common CV mistakes that you need to avoid!

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13.10.2022

Questions to ask before you choose a professional CV writer

Don't get scammed! Research your CV writer in advance, using these questions, to make sure that they can deliver what they say they will.

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05.10.2022

How to add language skills to your CV

Your knowledge of other languages might just help you to land your next job! This post explains how to show off your language skills on your CV.

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29.09.2022

How to write a customer service CV (with example)

Love working with customers? Find out how to write a customer service CV - including an example of a model CV.

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07.09.2022

Infographic - How to put achievements on your CV

This infographic summarises why you need to include achievements on your CV and the best way to do it.

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31.08.2022

How to write a great headline for your CV

How to add a punchy headline to your CV to immediately show recruiters what you can offer.

CV Shed

19.08.2022

How to list qualifications on a CV

Results season is upon us again! Show off your achievements with the CV Shed guide on how to present your academic qualifications on your CV.

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Case study: How Tracey navigated a major career change

How to write an executive CV

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A month in the life of CV Shed

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Help! I need a new job!

10 things I’ve learned about running a business from home

How to add communication skills to your CV

How to write a job application email

What is the best CV font?

Infographic - Adding skills to your CV

Everything you need to know about writing a CV

Everything you need to know about writing a creative CV

Six tips for upgrading your CV to beat the cost-of-living crisis

Infographic - how to put education on your CV

How to choose a LinkedIn profile picture

How to write a management CV - with example!

What is the best CV layout? With example CV!

Should I include references on my CV?

Infographic - How to present a career break on your CV

Can ChatGPT write a blog about supporting statements?

Tips for using LinkedIn UK

Help! I hate my job!

Infographic - How to make job applications easier for Future You

A month in the life of CV Shed - December 2022

How to tailor your CV to a job

Infographic - How to use figures on your CV

Battle of the CVs: video CV versus traditional CV

The 10 most common CV mistakes

Questions to ask before you choose a professional CV writer

How to add language skills to your CV

How to write a customer service CV (with example)

Infographic - How to put achievements on your CV

How to write a great headline for your CV

How to list qualifications on a CV

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