CVs & Applications

Explaining the gaps in your CV

There are many reasons why your CV may have certain areas where the dates don't quite match up. The key to making sure these don't cause your CV to let you down at the first stage is to make sure these gaps can be explained in a positive manner.

Avoiding CV cliches

Not making your CV stand out from the crowd can seriously damage your job search chances. Here are the most common cliches and some suggested alternatives.

Get the Interview

These six tips will help you get your CV noticed and propel you along to the next step -- landing an interview.

CV Dilemma

You've spent three years or more building your knowledge and even earned a good degree. So why aren't employers clamoring for your services?

Ten Cover Letter Don'ts

Your cover letter is the first thing employers see when they open your materials. Avoid these 10 mistakes, and make your first impression an impressive and lasting one.

Recruiters' Top 10 CV Pet Peeves

Recruiters tell us their top 10 CV peeves. Heed their advice if you want to make the cut.

Five Reasons to Update Your Monster CV

If you spend hours tweaking, buffing and polishing your CV to create the ultimate career marketing tool, you may be inclined to let it sit peacefully in Monster's database...

Avoid the Top 10 CV Mistakes

Blunders on your CV will only produce laughs at your expense. Avoid these 10 embarrassing mistakes.

Complete Guide on CV Preparation

Complete Guide on Job Applications

It's Never Too Late to Update

Tomorrow your organisation could pull a surprise merger that threatens your position. Or you may meet a contact who has possibilities to offer...

Your Value in the Job Market

People take you at your own estimation of your worth. Present yourself, as a valuable addition to someone's business and you will be seen as such.

How to Take Care of Weaknesses on Your CV