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by Stellamaris Obomanu — 5 years ago — 3 Comments

Why You Should remove “I’ll Take Any Job!” From Your CV

The search for a job can be exhausting to say the least. You might even get to the point where you begin to wonder if your standards are just too high. Or worse, maybe you’ve started telling people that “any job will do”—all you want... Read more →

by Stellamaris Obomanu — 5 years ago —

Getting a Job without Much Experience

“You cannot get the job without prior experience, and you can’t get experience without nailing a job”. If you are fresh out of school, you’ll probably be familiar with this paradoxical phenomenon that seems to be the order of the day.... Read more →

by Guest — 5 years ago —

Tricks In Writing A Successful Resume Objective

Ah, the resume objective. Some people say that you shouldn’t bother with a resume objective, as they are so 2014, while others will tell you that they’re the most important selling point of the whole resume. We have our foot in both camps,... Read more →

by Stellamaris Obomanu — 5 years ago —

173 Verbs That Will Make Your CV Irresistible

Most CV’s have the same old bullet points Led… Handled… Managed… Responsible for… Honestly, the same tired old words get used over and over—to the point where they’ve lost a lot of their meaning and don’t do much to show off... Read more →

by Stellamaris Obomanu — 5 years ago — 1 Comment

CV Dos and Don’ts (1)

I know you have heard this information one too many times, but, I will say it again:“It takes a recruiter only 6 seconds to form an impression about your CV, make those seconds count!” Use the tips below to draft your CV. Need more help?... Read more →

by Stellamaris Obomanu — 5 years ago —

Types Of CV: Functional CV

As we should know by now, a CV is the most flexible and convenient way to make applications. It portrays your personal details in a way that presents you in the best possible light. A CV is a marketing document in which you are marketing something:... Read more →

by Andy — 6 years ago — 1 Comment

Should I List Hobbies in My Resume?

This is a very interesting question someone asked on a website I came across, “Should I list my hobbies in my resume?”. Personally, I will say no and yes. YES, if the hobbies will in anyway give you an advantage over others for that... Read more →

by ngcareers — 7 years ago — 2 Comments

11 Reasons You Did Not Get That Job Interview

Ever wondered why you didn’t get that interview? You fit the profile advertised. You crosschecked your resume before submitting it. You filled the application form properly, your cover letter and resume looked very perfect. But you waited,... Read more →

by ngcareers — 9 years ago —

What a Resume Really Is!

What is a Resume? A résumé, also known as a curriculum vitae (CV), is a document containing a summary or listing of relevant job experience and education, usually for the purpose of obtaining an interview when seeking employment. Often the... Read more →