From the perfect CV to acing an interview – experts on 23 ways to get the job of your dreams
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Should you get an AI to write your application? Does LinkedIn matter? And when should you talk about salary? Recruitment experts reveal how to get hired. At this time of year, many of us rethink our working life, but how can you craft a CV that will catch an employer’s attention and then pull off a winning interview? Recruitment experts share the secrets to getting hired.
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“It is going to be a competitive year,” says James Reed, CEO of the recruitment company Reed and the author of several careers books. “There are more people looking for jobs relative to the number available. So it is really important to make sure you’re applying for jobs for which you are particularly well suited,” he says.
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Corinne Mills, a former HR executive who is now managing director of Personal Career Management and the author of You’re Hired! Standout CVs, says: “Ask yourself, do I genuinely want this job? What is the point of applying for something you haven’t got any real interest in doing it? You’re wasting your time.”.
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“The demise of the CV is often overstated,” says Reed. And while platforms such as LinkedIn or video CVs or social media accounts are relevant in some sectors, it is still important to make your CV as polished as possible. “I think of it as potentially a life-changing document,” says Reed.
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“Make sure that it is a good summary, but doesn’t go on too long. One page is sufficient,” says Reed. “Begin with a short, simple paragraph stating why you’re a good applicant for this opportunity. I always say to people, a job is a problem to be solved. How do you position yourself as the solution to that particular problem?”.
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