Need some help writing your LinkedIn profile?
Using networking tools in the right way can help you maximise your exposure when searching for a new role. Online communities such as LinkedIn and Ecademy are increasingly popular as a means for professionals to network, exchange information and ideas and promote their own skills and services. By using these online forums you can build a strong network of professional contacts; presenting new opportunities at each stage of your career. Read more...
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A career change that is out of this world?
Nothing baffles us! To show you how we could sell even the strangest of skill sets, we have created Lord Vader's CV / Darth Vader's CV. A great CV to look at, especially if you are a Star Wars fan! Read more...
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NEET: unemployment increasing, job opportunities reducing — how a good CV provides a NEET answer
The dramatic increase in the number of young people who are Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET) over the last year is focusing the attention of Government and other agencies on how to best deal with the plight of youth unemployment. If you fall into this category and are determined to keep your NEET phase to a minimum, Giraffe CVs can help you to get noticed by providing a first class CV which presents you and your skills in the best possible light.
In our experience, a lack of self confidence is the biggest single hurdle in securing employment when you are not in employment, training or work. Many of our customers no longer believe in their own abilities and find it hard to see what they can offer to an employer. It is easy to get bogged down in explaining away several months or even years out of school and the workplace, focusing on making excuses rather than drawing out the positive. Our CV writers will take time to consider the knowledge and skills you have and present it in a way that is appealing to a potential employer. Whether you’ve successfully completed a project at school, done some babysitting, helped your family members or completed a personal travel experience, you will have used a number of skills which may be relevant to your desired job. Our CV writers will understand and recognise what you have to offer and then sell it to your target employer. Check our School Leaver CV and Graduate CV pages for further information.
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New Year, New Job, New CV
The current recession has made many people unhappy with the way their career is going (or not going). So, it is no wonder that “Get a better job” is right up there in the top 10 of New Year’s resolutions. And yet, because of the recession, employers need to be extremely demanding of new candidates keen to join their team. Read more....
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Career break doesn’t have to leave your career broken
Finding a new job can seem like a daunting and even overwhelming prospect when you are currently out of work. Whether you have taken a short or extended career break, have recently been made redundant or have been unemployed for a while, a well written and presented CV is an essential tool to get you back to work. Read more...
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Recession proof your CV
Lis McGuire is a professional CV writer with Giraffe CVs, an online C.V. writing service for all levels from graduates to executives. Giraffe CVs offer professionally written CVs, cover letters and application forms to help candidates secure new roles. In this article she explains how to recession proof your CV.
In today’s job market, employers need to be extremely demanding of new candidates keen to join their team. Organisations, now more than ever, need to employ candidates who can bring instant and tangible results to the table, whether that is by increasing sales, driving down costs, building and retaining relationships, improving business efficiency or enhancing the quality of the organisation’s services or products. Read more....
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How to write a graduate CV?
Employers are looking for graduates with the potential to succeed within their organisation given the right training and opportunities to shine. In light of this, your graduate CV needs to highlight your potential to become a valued employee, using the solid foundation you have already achieved through academic achievements, key competencies and transferrable skills.
Recruiters are keen to understand what drives you to pursue your chosen career. By including details of how you have developed your interest through relevant work placements, research projects and general employment details, you can show recruiters what you have to offer and entice them to find out more.
It is important to show your passion and interest for the area you plan to work in. This can be illustrated through your elected degree modules, work placements, voluntary work and other interests. Demonstrate your motivation by detailing any key experience which has developed and used the skills which will be relevant to your desired job. Read more...
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CV News
Many of our clients are so pleased with the new CVs we produce for them that they automatically recommend us to friends, family and colleagues. In recognition of this kind gesture we have just introduced a referral scheme for all of our clients. If you have recently used our C.V. writing service and liked what we did for you, please recommend us to any friends, family or colleagues who might be interested in our services. 
