Helen Moore-Elly
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Helen Moore-EllyNovember 20, 2018
CV Tips: Don't ignore your interests and hobbies!
Many students are surprised when we advise them to add an “Interests” section to the end of their CV. There are three main reasons why we do this: It’s another way to show off your experience and skills. What kind...
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Helen Moore-EllyNovember 13, 2018
Application tips: Demonstrating Commercial Awareness
Are you applying to roles where the employer is expecting you to demonstrate “commercial awareness”? Do you know what it means? Commercial awareness is about having an understanding of the environment that the employer is operating in. This includes: • Their customer...
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Helen Moore-EllyOctober 30, 2018
CV Tips: Writing effective bullet points (Part 2)
We see lots of CVs that do an excellent job of describing responsibilities and tasks. But we don’t see many that articulate how that person has done things - that is, what personal skills or attributes they have used to...
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Helen Moore-EllyOctober 22, 2018
CV tips: Writing effective bullet points (Part 1)
Struggling to get bullet points right in your CV? One of the things we notice most is how many students sell themselves short by writing ineffective bullet points lacking in crucial detail. Often, it’s just about adding a few extra...