As the cost-of-living crisis continues unabated, a better paying job is high on the agenda for many people. Unfortunately, no-one’s going to hire you just because you need a job – they’re going to hire you because they think that you’re the right person to fill their vacancy. This is where your CV comes in! … Read more
The creative industry spans a wide range of roles, from designing clothes to developing film special effects to creating brand logos and a thousand other jobs. When it comes to applying for a new role, you need a creative CV that reflects your talent and stands out from the crowd. But what’s the best way … Read more
Faced with a blank document in front of you and a lifetime of work behind you, writing a CV can seem like a daunting – maybe even impossible – task. Fear not though – your knight in shining armour is here! In this article, CV Shed shares everything you need to know about writing a … Read more
Despite repeated calls for the abolition of the CV, it has withstood the test of time. That’s because it does its job: it presents the candidate’s skills and experience to a recruiter or hiring manager, enabling them to make decisions on who to interview and who to reject. That’s not to say that CVs haven’t … Read more
You know that your Cv needs to include skills – but what skills should you include and how should you include them? This handy infographic explains the difference between soft and hard skills and how to include each type on your CV. If you need more help with your CV, CV Shed is here to … Read more
We all know that presentation is key to a great CV. The first impression comes from the overall look of the document, before the reader even starts reading, so choosing the best CV font is an important decision. Luckily, CV Shed has some advice to help you make a great choice. Choose a Sans Serif … Read more
Has your CV moved with the times? From Da Vinci’s handwritten letter of 1482 – often considered the first ever CV – to a digital LinkedIn profile, this post takes a look at how job applications have evolved and what we can learn from the work of geniuses. The fifteenth century Leonardo Da Vinci … Read more
You’ve found the perfect job and you’re ready to apply – exciting times (hopefully) lie ahead! Make the right first impression with a persuasive job application email that presents you as a professional, polished and interview-worthy candidate. In this article, you’ll find out how to do just that! Why might you need to send a … Read more
It’s one of the most basic skills that we all use, whether at work or at play. Communication is at the heart of being human, so why should you put communication skills on your CV? Everyone can communicate, right? Well, yes – but we all communicate differently and have different strengths which we use in … Read more
In 2014 I set up CV Shed. It was never part of my plan – in fact, my only plan was not to have a plan but to go where the wind blew me. And it blew me here. Certainly, no-one is more surprised than me to find that I’ve set up a company that … Read more