Most people will go through a career change at some point during their lives, with the average professional switching jobs five to seven times throughout their working years. This could be the result ...

IMAGINE MEETING a stranger at a party. What makes for a successful encounter? Lesson one is to heed the wisdom of a shampoo commercial from the 1980s: you never get a second chance to make a first ...

While there can be a huge difference between applying for jobs in different sectors, the application usually always starts with the same thing – a CV. Your CV is the very first thing a recruiter or ...

This is a story about a software developer called Greg Smith, a high-flying programmer specialising in artificial intelligence - arguably at the peak of his career. He went to a top university, ...

Did you know CVs without a cover letter, or with irrelevant and outdated details, are often discarded within the first 10 to 20 seconds? alerts Pradeep Pramanik, CEO, Fasttrack Consultants. Kindly ...

Whilst job applications have evolved over the years to bring you new ways of showcasing your skills and experiences, what’s clear is that CVs remain one of – if not the – most important parts of your ...

The nature of postdoc contracts means that the clock is always ticking towards the next position. No wonder, then, that in my line of work I see a huge number of CVs. A concern raised frequently is: ...

We have put together a guide to writing the perfect French CV. (Photo by SCOTT OLSON / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) If you want to work in France you will probably need a French ...

If you have been looking for advice on crafting the perfect CV, it’s likely you will have seen numerous articles warning you about the perils of ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) and why it’s ...

A good CV can make the difference between getting your dream job and missing out on it (Picture: Getty) While it’s always a good idea to keep your CV updated and the best it can be, perfecting your CV ...