At PurpleCV, we understand how to write a CV that will show you off and maximise your chances of securing the job you want.
We pride ourselves on our in-depth knowledge of CV writing, job seeking and interviews. We’d love to share some of our expertise with you – have a read through our blog articles:
Wondering how to write a supporting statement and just what makes one different from a cover letter? The purpose of a supporting statement, like a cover letter, is to be a summary of your CV, an explanation of how your experience and skills apply to the role you are applying[...]
Read more...Creating a CV can quickly become a frustrating task, especially if you are an individual with extensive experience or with... Read more...
Unsure how to write a cover letter for an internship? We’ve got you covered. It can be tricky knowing how... Read more...
Wondering how to write a speculative cover letter? A speculative CV with an accompanying cover letter is a way of... Read more...
Wondering how to conduct a video interview with minimal fuss? COVID-19 has created a unique set of challenges when it... Read more...
Thinking about whether to write references on your CV? While it used to be the norm to include references, it’s... Read more...
PurpleCV are delighted to be part of this initiative run by Engineers in Business Fellowship challenging university students to develop... Read more...
When it comes to planning your CV the format seems simple enough, some personal information, a little bit about your... Read more...
Brexit and jobs: what’s going to happen? If you’re currently seeking a job post-Brexit, you likely have many questions about... Read more...
What are skills and why do I need them? Wondering how to choose skills for your CV? In simple terms,... Read more...
"Should you pay someone to write your CV?". It's a question many people ask when weighing up the pros and... Read more...
Wondering how to write a stand-out retail CV? CVs for retail positions differ from those for office-based roles, as your... Read more...
If you’re thinking of leaving your job, you might have a few questions about what a notice period is, what... Read more...
Sabbatical leave, otherwise known as ‘taking a sabbatical’, is essentially an extended break from work. You’re still formally employed by... Read more...
If you’ve spent any time looking for jobs, you’ll probably have encountered the advice that you should tailor your CV... Read more...
Lying on your CV can be tempting; manipulating a figure here, extending an employment date there, who’s going to pick... Read more...
Job hunting can be tough at the best of times, but job hunting during coronavirus brings an added layer of... Read more...
The UK economy has taken a large hit from the devastating consequences of COVID, so much so that we’re officially... Read more...
Wondering how to tell if an interview went well? Waiting to hear whether you’ve got the job can be a... Read more...
Gaps in a CV have a bit of a bad rep. It’s a commonly-held belief that employers will see them... Read more...
So you’ve made it through your job interview- that means that the hard part is over, you’ve done all you... Read more...
Wondering how to ask for a pay rise? Money can be an awkward topic for us Brits, with many of... Read more...
Considering alternatives to further study but not sure why you should apply for an apprenticeship? We’ve got eleven great reasons... Read more...
Ok, so you want to know how to get an internship abroad? Perhaps you're a student or recent graduate looking... Read more...
Social media sites have soared in popularity over the last decade, with platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn proving... Read more...
Congratulations! You’ve nailed the CV, impressed at interview, and are about to begin your new job. Amazing, right? Yes –... Read more...
“Should I quit my job?”. It’s a question we’ve all had to ask ourselves at multiple points in our career.... Read more...
One of the first questions our CV writing experts will consider on assessing your needs is what type of CV... Read more...
LinkedIn can be an invaluable tool for making professional connections and searching for jobs. Research by Jobvite showed that 87%... Read more...
Wordsmith wannabes, listen up! 2019’s newest additions to the Oxford English Dictionary have been announced and we've got a test... Read more...
Your CV is your ticket to your next job interview - but only if you get it right! To help... Read more...
You’ve been trawling jobs boards and LinkedIn – and the job description sounds perfect. You’ve managed to avoid these common CV... Read more...
So it's time to write a resignation letter. Whether you have a new job offer or simply wish to leave... Read more...
Any application process can prompt nervousness or anxiety, but competency based interviews - and in particular competency based interview questions... Read more...
Any type of interview can be nerve-wracking, but Skype interviews come with their own set of challenges. If you’re not... Read more...
The prospect of networking can be daunting for anyone, not least for introverts. Walking into a room full of strangers... Read more...
Preparing for an interview presentation can be a daunting prospect. On the one hand, it’s a great chance to showcase... Read more...
Your CV has impressed and so you’ve been invited to an assessment centre — now you’ll be frantically hunting the... Read more...
A CV is the best way to showcase your talents and skills – but how can you make yours stand... Read more...
Job interviews can be daunting, but there are many things you can do to help calm interview nerves. Most of... Read more...
Why should I use LinkedIn to find a job? According to recent reports, there are now more than 500 million users... Read more...
You might be perfect for a job, but if you don't optimise your CV for an applicant tracking system, it... Read more...
Looking for some top telephone interview tips? For some, telephone interviews may be a welcome respite from the pressure of... Read more...
You might have a long employment history and lots of transferable skills to discuss but your CV should only be... Read more...
Internships are a great way to start a career and are becoming a more common route into paid employment in... Read more...
Your CV is the key to job application success - but only if you get it right. As well as... Read more...
Getting back into work after long term unemployment can be seem like a daunting task. Whether you took time out... Read more...
Wondering how to ace an interview? Whilst there are no surefire solutions, there are things you can do to ingratiate... Read more...
Getting a job offer is great, and it’s all too easy to get caught up in the excitement and accept... Read more...
Have you ever felt overworked and underpaid? Well, judging by this infographic, you are not alone. Across both the 12... Read more...
Spring is just around the corner, so what better time to refresh your CV? Sometimes all it takes are a... Read more...
Your CV has one aim: to get you an interview. When deciding what to put in a CV, you should... Read more...
The new year is a great time to look for a new job. If you’re one of the many January job... Read more...
Writing a CV for temporary jobs is just as important as it is for permanent roles. A targeted, tailored CV... Read more...
Seen your dream job advertised but don’t have any relevant experience? Fear not - we’ve put together a guide to... Read more...
Job boards are great places to search and apply for jobs online - these sites host thousands of roles on... Read more...
Your CV is your ticket to your next job interview - but only if you get it right! When looking... Read more...
It’s World Mental Health Day on 10th October, and the theme this year is mental health in the workplace. To... Read more...
As anyone who’s ever searched for a job will know, if you want to succeed, you need to know how... Read more...
Every job search is different - there’s no magic formula for how to find a job. However, there are steps... Read more...
It’s all very well answering them, but many people fall down when it comes to thinking up questions to ask... Read more...
The job market can seem like a daunting place - but don't worry, we've put together our top five tips... Read more...
Scored your dream internship? Great work! Now you’re probably wondering how to turn your internship into a full-time job… But... Read more...
Have you ever wondered how to find a job through networking? We’ve all heard the phrase ‘it’s not what you... Read more...
Job interviews can be daunting due to their unpredictability, but luckily pre-preparing great answers for common interview questions is an... Read more...
A great CV is your ticket to a job interview. But first you need to get your CV seen -... Read more...
Looking for a job can be stressful. But some parts of the job search are more deserving of that stress... Read more...
You know the job interview drill. You spend the week before researching the company and practising answers to common questions. ... Read more...
Job interviews are tough. You need to do your research, make a great first impression and be on top form... Read more...
Searching for a job can be an arduous process, and it can become demoralising if it goes on for a... Read more...
There are few things as soul-destroying as applying for jobs and getting knocked back. Your career is a huge part of... Read more...
The new year is traditionally a time for new starts, and setting goals for the year ahead. This may be... Read more...
You might be the most impressively-qualified candidate out there, but if your CV doesn’t make the grade, you’re unlikely to... Read more...
At Purple CV, we believe your CV is as unique as you are. That said, there are some words and... Read more...
Being self-employed is a dream come true for many people. You get to be your own boss, make your own... Read more...
If you’re a job seeker, you’re probably tired of hearing that recruiters only spend a few seconds scanning your CV... Read more...
The personal statement is often considered the most challenging part of a CV to write. The perfect personal statement should... Read more...
Sick of applying for jobs and hearing nothing back? With hiring managers sifting through dozens, if not hundreds, of applications... Read more...
Being the right fit for a job isn’t just about having the right qualifications and experience. Employers are also looking... Read more...
Over the last few years social media has become a significant presence in our lives . Most of us use... Read more...
Are you wondering how to write a career change CV? Most of us will go through a career change at... Read more...
We’ve all been there: day after day spent filling in job applications, an inbox full of polite rejections, the odd... Read more...
Your CV is an opportunity to showcase your skills, talents and expertise to a potential employer, so it’s vital you... Read more...
So you’ve managed to bag yourself an interview for your dream job. You’ve got all the right skills and experience.... Read more...
Compositing a CV can be a frustrating task for any individual especially for those which are seasoned professionals. Individuals with... Read more...
Working out how to present a CV is something worth devoting a good amount of time to, to give you... Read more...
Have you ever heard the expression “Put your best foot forward”? When it comes to potential employment, such a practice... Read more...
Returning to work can be a stressful time - especially when we see the rejection emails pile up and the... Read more...
Having a great CV is the first step to a fulfilling career. Maximising the impact of your CV is one... Read more...
Observing the working world, you will quickly find that there are those which seem to think that the responsibilities of... Read more...
Parents’ returning to work after having children doesn’t need to add stress in an already frenzied world. Using the CV... Read more...
PurpleCV has compiled a list of the top five reasons to invest in a professional CV in the modern work place. It’s... Read more...
You’ve written countless essays, revised until the early hours, passed all your exams and officially graduated! You might not know... Read more...
You have written a great CV and you have an interview, they are not the easiest things we have to... Read more...
When we notice gaps in our CV our first attempt to deal with them is to cover them up, and... Read more...
Knowing how to write a great CV can be tough. It’s difficult enough deciding on power verbs like ‘managed’ and... Read more...
Addressing career gaps in the CV can prove to be difficult. People applying for work can dread being asked this... Read more...
Looking for a job online can be daunting. There appear to be thousand upon thousand of current vacancies in your... Read more...
You've used a CV writing service, and now have a professional CV. Your CV is now so impressive that you... Read more...
If you want a job in sales, there are certain things you can do with your CV to make sure... Read more...
Ever wondered why a British person applies with a CV and an American with a resume? In fact, there are... Read more...
PurpleCV was ‘born’ with one goal in mind – to get our customers an interview through producing a bespoke and... Read more...
Everyone’s on social media these days, from Facebook to Twitter and Myspace, it’s a great social convenience for those who... Read more...
Wondering how to make a stand-out graduate CV and cover letter? So you’ve come out of the other side of... Read more...
Teaching is a fast paced but also a highly rewarding profession. People may joke about the long holidays but those... Read more...
There’s a lot to get right and wrong in a CV. They’re the first thing a potential employer will read... Read more...
What a challenge this is! Selecting a CV Writing Service is no easy task. For the most part CV Writing... Read more...
Adding a cover letter with your CV is essential if you want to ensure you are seriously considered for a... Read more...