Your CV is often the first chance you have to get your foot through an employer’s door so it’s important that you make it work hard on your behalf. One issue is when you have a gap in your work history. So how do you reassure an employer that you are still worth their consideration? How do you explain that...
Here's a handy guide for the CV Wizard – a simple free resource created by JobLookup. Add your CV information by section, choose from a number of themes and layouts, and download the finished product as a PDF - all for absolutely free.
While you can certainly give yourself an edge by following some basic ground rules when it comes to writing your CV, optimising it for a search engine could be that extra step that puts you on the path to your next role.
When it comes to employment, first impressions really count, and the first thing any prospective employer is going to see is your application or CV. Writing your own can be tricky however, especially if you’re not naturally skilled at selling yourself.
You might be tempted to hand your CV over to a generalised AI like Chat GPT, Claude, or Copilot, or a specialised CV writing AI app such as Teal HQ, Rezi.ai, or Skillroads. But is that the best way to create a successful CV or is writing it yourself a better choice? Let’s look at the upsides and disadvantages of...
Your CV is more than just a document. It’s your professional story, guiding the reader through your education, experience, skills, and career development. It’s the first step to catching an employer’s interest and convincing them to invite you to an interview. So why would you be dishonest in your CV?
Rejection is never an easy thing to handle, especially when it comes to applying for jobs – but what if that fear was holding you back, and preventing you from finding the role you deserve?
