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:
How to Find a Job: 6 Important Lessons
Every job search is different - there’s no magic formula for how to find a job. However, there are steps you can take to give yourself the best possible chance.
We all know the obvious ones: write a solid CV, tailor each job application specifically for the role, and prepare carefully before interviews.
But with the job market becoming increasingly competitive, it’s important to make yourself stand out.
Here are six important lessons to help kickstart your job search.
Questions to Ask in a Job Interview: 5 of the Best
It’s all very well answering them, but lots of us fall down when it comes to thinking up questions to ask in a job interview.
You know it’s a good idea to practice answers to common interview questions, but when the interviewer asks the inevitable ‘do you have any questions for me?’ you should be just as prepared.
Remember, this part of the interview is your opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and interest in the company and gauge whether it’s right for you.
Getting it right will help you end on a positive note and differentiate yourself from other candidates. Here are five of the best questions to ask in a job interview.
How to Turn Your Internship Into a Full-Time Job
Scored your dream internship? Great work! Now you’re probably wondering how to turn your internship into a full-time job…
But how exactly do you do that, beyond the obvious methods of working hard and doing your assignments well?
Whilst we can’t make any guarantees, the following steps should help you demonstrate your value and give yourself the best possible chance of securing a job offer at the end of your internship.
Tips for Graduate Job Seekers
The job market can seem like a daunting place - but don't worry, we've put together our top five tips for graduate job seekers.
Competition seems to be increasing among recent graduates, with some popular positions receiving 200 applications per day.
So cast your employment fears aside and take a look at our tips for graduate job seekers...
How to Find a Job Through Networking: 5 Steps to Success
Have you ever wondered how to find a job through networking?
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘it’s not what you know, it’s who you know’. But what if you don’t know the right people?
Well, rather than sit back and bemoan your lack of connections, the answer is to get some new ones - through networking.
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