CV Writing Tips

Don’t let your CV bring you down and miss you your dream job interview. Having the right CV for the job is very important and it no longer has to be difficult. There are several differences between a curriculum vitae and a resume. A curriculum vitae is a longer (up to two or more pages), more detailed synopsis of your background and skills. A CV includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details. As with a resume, you may need different versions of a CV for different types of positions.

Like a resume, a curriculum vitae should include your name, contact information, education, skills and experience. In addition to the basics, a CV includes research and teaching experience, publications, grants and fellowships, professional associations and licenses, awards and other information relevant to the position you are applying for. Start by making a list of all your background information, then organize it into categories. Make sure you include dates on all the publications you include.

Follow the links for creating a perfect CV – Get a free CV writing tips.

http://www.reed.co.uk
http://www.businessballs.com/curriculum.htm
http://career-advice.monster.co.uk/?WT.srch=1&WT.mc_n=Seeker_CV_&_Extras
http://www.cvtips.com/
http://www.thecvexperts.com/?gclid=CNn79rDrnJ8CFZ1h4wodzDTMJA
http://www.futurestart.co.uk/html/cv_writing.html
http://www.cv-masterclass.com/freereads-article003.html
http://www.thecvstore.net/
http://www.cvmadebetter.com/

Free cover letter examples

A cover letter is a letter that you send to accompany your CV when you apply for job, whether advertised or when you are sending an unsolicited application. Do not over look this tool as it can be a great asset in your job hunt.

The Job Application Cover Letter page contains specifics and tips on how to write a cover letter.

There are different types of job related letters:

Letter of inquiry: In this type of query you are enquiring about possible job opportunities that fit your skills. You have to give a general area you are interested in working in.

Job Application Cover Letter or Response to a Job Advertisement or Answering a particular Job Advert: The important thing in the cover letter is to show that your skills match those for the job advert.

Thank You Letter: A thank you letter shows the interest you have in a position you have been interviewed for.

Acceptance Letter: In this letter you state that you are accepting the job offered.

Declination Letter: You inform your employer that you are no longer interested in the position offered.

http://www.totaljobs.com/Content/CVs_and_Job_Applications.html?WT.srch=1
http://www.bestcoverletters.com/
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/ct101467921033.aspx?ofcresset=1

General Tips and Advice

Before your interview find out everything you can about the company (try to read their annual report which can be obtained by telephoning them). Re-read your application, thinking  through your own career and the questions they might ask you. You should try to anticipate the general questions which they will ask and also prepare some questions to ask them.

To do well at the interview you will need to convince the interviewer you are technically qualified to do the job. You will also need to show that you are sufficiently motivated to get   the job done well and that you will fit in with the company's organisational structure and the team in which you will work. Dress smartly for the interview and should leave home   earlier than you need to on the day of the interview - you may be delayed by traffic or for other reasons. Be courteous to all employees of the company. At the interview itself you   must be positive about yourself and your abilities –

http://www.cvtips.com/interview/job-interview.html
http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/gettingthejob/tp/Job_Interviews.htm

• Being unprepared for the interview - you should always prepare thoroughly before any interview (this will also make you feel more confident at the interview).
• Poor/limp handshake - always a bit of a no-no.
• Saying unfavourable things about previous employers - the employer will be wondering what you will say about them when you leave their employment.
• Not being able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Being aggressive or acting in a superior way - nobody like this so please don't do this.
• Making excuses for failings

To reduce the chances of losing your Interview/Job click on the links to prepare you for that important interview by taking our Mock Interview below.

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Many job applicants absolutely dread interviews. Truly, they can be a double-edged sword: On one hand, they are essential to gainful employment; on the other hand, they can be extremely stressful events.

In order to be certain your next job interview flows well (and lands you the position!), why not try setting up some "mock" job interviews? These are meetings that you arrange with a trusted friend or loved one so that you can be better prepared for your face-to-face. Mock Interviews can help expose and strengthen your weaker areas. During a mock interview, the person sitting opposite you is likely to ask at least one question that leaves you totally stumped. Taken aback, you may stutter or even fall silent, trying to think of an answer. Though this sounds like an awkward scenario, it's actually a terrific learning opportunity; after all, you're in a safe setting. That means if a weak spot is exposed, you'll have time to figure out how to answer a difficult inquiry before your actual interview takes place. Before attending your all important interview why don’t you have a  mock interview and see for yourself the likely scenario you will be in and your answers to the interviewer.

http://www.job-interview.net/
http://www.interview-coach.co.uk/?gclid=CO6I_-LQnp8CFZQA4wod0navJQ

Free psychometric test

Psychometric tests enable a employer to check your suitability for a particular position. Tests can be undertaken on a computer, via the Internet or using traditional pen and paper. A psychometric test can give the recruiter / employer a wealth of information about your personality, your interaction with other people and ultimately your suitability for the position.

It's no secret that financial employers use numerical tests to screen out applicants who lack the relevant skills and abilities to succeed in their business. These tests are designed to help you become familiar with how online numerical tests work, and to give you some practice and feedback before you face the real thing. Take a free Psychometric test now.

http://www.psychometricadvantage.co.uk/
http://www.psychometric-success.com/

Panel interview and Body language

Most people hate these sort of interviews and find them a bit of an endurance test. To do well you will need to identify the important figures on the panel and which role each is fulfilling. The chairperson is easy to identify as they will generally make the introductions. You will also need to identify the person whom you will be working for directly - make sure you give them plenty of eye contact.

When you are talking to the panel, remember that you are talking to all of them and not just the person who posed a particular question - your answer has to be the correct one for each panel member! If there is one particular panel member who everyone else seems to agree with, you should make sure you impress him or her.

When you are being interviewed it is very important that you give out the right signals. You should always look attentive - so do not slouch in your chair. Never lie to anyone in an interview, your body language and tone of voice or the words you use will probably give you away - classic body language giveaways include scratching your nose and not looking directly at the other person when you are speaking to them.

If you have a moustache you may want to consider shaving it off - people with moustaches can be perceived as being aggressive. You can always grow it again once you have got the job – Learn more . 

http://www.ehow.com/how_2168082_use-body-language-interview.html
http://www.totaljobs.com/Content/Interviews/Interviewsbodylanguage.html