CV Writing Blog
At PurpleCV, we know how to write a CV that will maximise your chances of getting the job you want. We’ve had plenty of practice and have plenty of success stories to shout about. We’d love to share some of our knowhow with you - have a read through our various blog articles:
Writing a CV for Temporary Jobs
Writing a CV for temporary jobs is just as important as it is for permanent roles. A targeted, tailored CV that shows off your most relevant skills will help you stand out from the competition and secure the roles you want.
Employers may be looking for different qualities and skills in temp candidates - so whilst the usual presentation rules apply, some parts of your CV will need adjusting.
Here are a few things to consider when writing a CV for temporary jobs...
How to Write a Good CV When You Lack Relevant Experience
Seen your dream job advertised but don’t have any relevant experience? Fear not - we’ve put together a guide to show you how to write a good CV highlighting the skills and qualities you do have.
How To Write A Good CV: A Comprehensive Guide
our CV is your ticket to your next job interview - but only if you get it right!
When looking at your CV, employers want to see a document that proves why you’re the perfect candidate for the job. They want to see what it is that will make you fit in better at their company than all the other applicants.
According to research by National Citizen Service, half of employers spend less than six seconds looking at a CV. That gives you six seconds to grab and hold their attention. But how do you do it?
If you want to avoid being relegated to the ‘no’ pile, it’s vital to make sure your CV contains all the important CV components, and includes the stuff that’s going to get you noticed above the competition.
To help you out, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide that explains exactly what sections and content to include in a CV, and what features will make you stand out from the competition.
How to Optimise your CV for Job Boards: Top Tips
Job boards are great places to search and apply for jobs online - these sites host thousands of roles on behalf of employers and recruitment agencies, from all industries and sectors.
The majority of job boards allow you to search jobs without signing up, but once you register and upload your CV, you can apply for a role with one swift click – or tap if you’re on mobile!
If you're wondering how to optimise your CV for job boards to make sure you get those most out of using a job board, here are a few of our top tips...
Work-Life Balance Tips: How to Reduce Stress and Stay Healthy
It’s World Mental Health Day on 10th October, and the theme this year is mental health in the workplace. To show our support, we’re sharing some of our best work-life balance tips.
One in six of us experiences a mental health problem in any given week, and increased working hours and work-related stress are often contributing factors.
A key way to protect against this detrimental effect is to make sure you have a healthy balance between work and your personal life. The following work-life balance tips should help you achieve that.
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