by Margaret Buj | Feb 24, 2016 | a blog, a dream job, a job, CV, resume
Having a killer CV is essential when you apply for a job that requires one. It can’t blend into all the other CVs that look almost identical to yours. But when you’re trying to keep it professional, you can’t do anything too whacky. So when... by Margaret Buj | Dec 9, 2015 | a blog, a job, resume
Writing a resume is an art. People who are looking for jobs neglect the importance of having a sound and to-the-point resume. When writing a resume, it’s essential to avoid the cliché words because these are the words thathiring managers and recruiters use to see... by Margaret Buj | May 28, 2015 | a blog, a job, achievement, achievements, job interviews, Job Search, jobs, resume
This article is part of the “Resume tips” series.In my job as a Head of Recruitment at Yieldify and in my interview coaching practice, I see a lot of resumes on a daily basis. Most of them don’t stand out – many resumes are very duty-oriented, and often... by Margaret Buj | Feb 9, 2015 | a blog, a job, achievements, cover letter, CV, resume
I have been hearing from a lot of people recently who are having trouble getting interviews for that next opportunity. If you feel that nobody is interested in reading and responding to your CV/resume, you should seriously consider rewriting it. Why? Well, let’s... by Margaret Buj | Jan 26, 2015 | a blog, a job, Blog, career, Career Development, keywords, Linked In, LinkedIn, recruiters, resume
This article is part of the “LinkedIn tips” series. I still remember my shock at seeing clichés similar to “I can work on my own initiative as well as part of a team” in 19 out of 20 applications I had received for the first role I was recruiting for when... by Margaret Buj | Dec 23, 2014 | Blog, Career Advice, CV, resume
So you’ve spent weeks applying for every suitable job vacancy, but you do not seem to be making any head way at all, this may be because for every job that is posted, there are approximately 250 applicants. This high level of competition means it is absolutely crucial...