Blog - Professional CV Writing

Details which are not required on a CV

by Claire Lyon | Jul 10, 2020 | Uncategorized

There are many assumptions and mis-leading information on what is acceptable and what is not acceptable on a CV. Protected Characteristics are a part of this, as are a few other details which can negatively impact your application, but not necessarily for the reasons...

What are the best routes to work if you are a school/college leaver or entry-level graduate during a global health and economic crisis?

by Claire Lyon | Jun 19, 2020 | Uncategorized

The prospect of looking for your first career orientated role can be exciting and exhilarating when jobs are in abundance, but what is it like when job opportunities appear to be reducing, candidate competition is increasing and you then have experienced candidates...

Facing redundancy during a global pandemic

by Claire Lyon | May 24, 2020 | Uncategorized

We are seeing an increasing level in redundancies happening across the world right now due to the global coronavirus pandemic. With unemployment numbers rising, it is understandable that we seem to be in a state of panic and shock, and I want to offer some tips to...

Do you do your research when buying services online?

by Claire Lyon | May 14, 2020 | Uncategorized

With most of the population, indeed most of the world now spending the majority of time at home during lockdown, are we spending more time searching for goods and services online? I think the answer is yes, but I do not think it is a case of spending more, but instead...

How much value is there in using professional CV services?

by Claire Lyon | May 6, 2020 | Uncategorized

I am often asked where is the value in our service, against those that re-format a CV into a flashy layout, or use a questionnaire process to write a CV, essentially ‘Why do we insist on consulting with our clients’? So, I brought this up during one of our team chats...

Managing Work, Family and Emotions

by Claire Lyon | Apr 16, 2020 | Uncategorized

This is a struggle that is being felt by many, right across the world, with the pandemic of Coronavirus and the uncertain future that we face. So, are you remaining positive or are there times when you want to just close your eyes and wake up, finding it was a dream...