Universities are closed. Lectures, assessment and exams are all online. This is a very strange time to be a student. There are lots of hours to fill during quarantine. You could get into knitting or organise a virtual pub quiz. Andrew Fennell from StandOut CV shows how you could also use this time to make … Continue reading
It’s fair to say that the job market will be more challenging than most this year. In this period of uncertainty, the economic impact of the coronavirus means that the number of opportunities available this year is likely to be lower than in previous years. Applications will be even more competitive, so how can you … Continue reading
The tech sector is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world; according to the World Economic Forum, at least 133 million new tech-related roles will be generated globally by 2022. Although tech is a booming industry, with ample employment and progression opportunities, the market is experiencing a skills shortage due to the lack of … Continue reading
Writing a CV when you haven’t got very much to put on it yet feels quite demotivating, especially if you’re just one of hundreds of applicants. Guest blogger Andrew Fennel from StandOut CV suggests that, if your application is looking blank at the moment, you can add much more detail by incorporating your transferable skills. Continue reading
Graduate roles can receive hundreds – if not thousands – of applications. This means that time-strapped recruiters don’t spend long reading your CV, even if you spend hours making sure it’s perfect. Here’s what guest blogger Andrew Fennell (the founder of CV writing advice website StandOut CV ) thinks your CV needs to do to … Continue reading
Having a job application rejected can be disheartening, especially when you know you’re plenty qualified for the role. But the most likely reason for this is that your CV didn’t grab the recruiter’s attention. By taking some time to strengthen your CV, you’ll stand a better chance of securing an interview next time. Andrew Fennell, founder … Continue reading
With 3 or 4 long years of hard studying behind you and degree certificate firmly in hand, it’s time to find your first full-time professional position. Andrew Fennell, the founder of CV writing advice website StandOut CV, shares his perspective on how to create an effective CV. Andrew is a former recruitment consultant and contributes … Continue reading
