What you will learn in the CV Course

To get the job you really want you need a CV that will get you to the interview. A good CV is crucial, but for many people, creating one is a daunting task. That's why, our animated explainer video breaks the process of creating your CV down into three easy steps.

There have been hundreds of articles written about the rules for creating the perfect CV. Many of these are things you should consider before you even start to write your CV. This article explains the top four points to bear in mind when creating your CV.

A CV is a crucial job hunting tool, but what should it look at? What information should be in it and what are the key pitfalls to look out for? Employers share their top tips for writing a great CV.

CVs sometimes seem like a tedious part of the job application process. Employers explain the importance of having a great CV.

Employers share a variety of tips for creating a CV that will give you the best possible chance of an interview.

Experienced hiring managers and employers discuss the key points they evaluate a candidate against when reviewing a CV.

A good CV makes a recruiter or employer want to find out more about you. These tips will help you check if your CV is enticing and provides the information the hiring manager is looking for.

It's important to keep your CV updated every six months or so, even if you're not going for a job. 

Graduates tend to have little or no work experience, so what should they include on their CVs? Employers share the key points they look for.

Here is how to ensure your CV is the correct length and teach you how to reduce the word count.

If your CV contains mistakes it will end up in the bin. Learn about the common mistakes made with CVs and what you need to avoid.

Millions of people have overused common expressions in their CVs, to the point where they no longer have any meaning. It's time to edit your CV.

Mistakes on your CV can ruin your chances of getting an interview. Spelling errors are a common mistake, but some of the other howlers may surprise you.

Employers talk about why achievements are important in a CV and share what they are looking for.

Too often, people have a generic, 'one-size-fits-all' CV without considering the position they are applying for. Hiring managers want to see that you can fill the job they want to fill. Discover how you can

Employers have a big job in filtering a large pile of CVs into a shortlist for interview, so it's vital to make your CV as easy as possible to read. Find out some of the key tips.

Employers explain how education can have varying importance on a CV and share tips on what you should include in this section.

Work experience on a CV should be more than just a company name, job title and dates of employment. These employers discuss what they would like to see included in your work experience.

Interests - perhaps the most overlooked section of the CV. These employers discuss the value of interests and what they can reveal about a candidate.

Having a big sale, on-site celebrity, or other event? Be sure to announce it so everybody knows and gets excited about it.

Hiring managers receive hundreds of CVs. Do they believe everything included in a CV, and what can you do to make your CV seem more trustworthy?

What are employers really looking for when they read a CV? In this video, experienced hiring managers reveal the core skills and attributes they want to see in a CV.

90% of job seekers still use generic CVs. So, if you’re in the 10% minority who take the time to adapt your CV for each employer, you stand a great chance of success. Test the effectiveness of your CV.

Do you have a highly visual CV with plenty of graphics, a quirky font and coloured text boxes? While it may be a hit with recruiters, it is highly unlikely that it will be read properly by an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), which may immediately send it to the 'no' pile. Here's how to create another version of your CV that is optimised for the machines.

It’s estimated that over 60% of companies use applicant tracking systems (ATSs). These ATSs filter uploaded CVs and put them into ‘buckets’ for the employers. Here are some tips to optimise your CV for these ATSs.

Many employers rely on Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) to simplify and speed up the way they vet candidates, and they're not the only one. Find out who commonly uses ATS and how you can recognise them.

Some CV advice suggests that you should tailor your CV for each role you apply for. Employers offer their opinions on this piece of advice.

There are different types of CV templates you could use, but which one will really help you present your skills and experience in the most effective way possible? Here are the four most commonly used CV templates and who they're best suited to.

Your personal profile should be an enticing, impactful description of your personal attributes, but when we’re describing ourselves, we can often lack creativity, relying on clichés and standard vocabulary. This Personal Descriptors Generator gives you a wealth of adjectives to make your personal profile a sparkling introduction to your CV.

Learn the purpose and format of a CV. Learn what hiring managers are looking for.

Also, Sitting at the top of your CV, your personal profile has the power to make or break your application. Here are some top DOs and DON'Ts to keep in mind to ensure your personal profile hits the mark