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Cvent acquires VenueDirectory – UK largest data centre of venue information

Cvent has acquired VenueDirectory from 1st of June 2022. VenueDirectory provides the largest data centre of venue information to the UK MICE industry. Founded in 1993, VenueDirectory offers an extensive special event venue inventory, enabling event planning agencies and corporate meeting planners to search for and select their preferred event venue. VenueDirectory offers additional sourcing solutions including a dynamic booking module…

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Are you using the festive break to update your CV…?

Up to 19.2 million staff are planning to use downtime over the festive period to update their CV, despite pandemic resurgence. According to new research from specialist talent solutions provider Robert Half, three in five (59%) employees are planning to update their CV over the holidays in preparation for a fresh job search in January. Employers should brace themselves, as an…

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These are the most common mistakes when writing a CV

Two thirds of workers have no idea what a ‘perfect’ CV should contain – despite one in 10 believing they have sent out more than 100 while job seeking. A study polling 2,000 adults found three in 10 have included too much information, while 13 per cent have submitted a CV with grammatical errors. More than one in 20 have…

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Cvent reveals hospitality professionals training success

Events technology provider Cvent says it has trained and certified more than 20,000 marketers, event planners, and hospitality professionals (1,600 + in the UK and Europe) through its free training and certification programme. The company is temporarily offering all of its Cvent Certifications and training programmes to anyone in the industry free of charge. Certifications typically have been offered only to…

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Top Tips: How to update your CV to job hunt during lockdown and beyond

By Jane Donnelly, Regional Managing Director at Hays Considering the pace and extent of change we’re experiencing throughout the world of work, it’s understandable that some are hesitant about looking for new opportunities. But not only are there ample of opportunities out there which are worth exploring, the coronavirus-era has made many of us realise that we might want something…

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Nine out of ten CVs contain spelling mistakes

Is your CV one of the many that contain hidden blunders throughout? Or are you part of the very few that have a flawless resumé? Men are much sloppier when it comes to spelling and grammar on their CVs compared to women – according to new research by Adzuna, who looked at 20,000 CVs to find out why so many…

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Making your CV stand out from the crowd

A good CV can be the difference between getting your dream job and being ignored but with more people applying for a new job in January compared to any other month, is it time to get your CV in order? Steve Thompson, managing director at Forward Role, has put together a list of top resumé dos and don’ts.  With January…

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One in three UK jobseekers lie on their CV

Can you honestly say that your CV is completely truthful? New research has shown that one in three of us lie on our CV. More than one in three jobseekers (38%) have lied on their CV at least once, reveals new insight from a nationwide study. Proving to be a nation prone to a little white lie or two, the…

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How to improve your CV in 10 simple steps

There are some common mistakes people make on their CV. Here, Kushal Karki from Inspiring Interns, lays out ten simple steps candidates can make to ensure they stand out from the competition 1. Write a punchy personal statement Personal statements (the summary at the top of your CV) should be short, concise and punchy. It should emphasise your key skills…

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12 things to remove from your CV

Annie Walton Doyle, from Inspiring Interns, shares her thoughts on what candidates should remove from their CV to land their dream job 1. A ‘career objective’ If you’re using your CV to apply for a job, it’s pretty obvious your immediate aim. And adding in some faraway goal is unlikely to make you seem ambitious and hardworking – more just…

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Six clichés to avoid on your CV

There are certain buzzwords and turns of phrase that have recruiters everywhere grinding their teeth. Remember, these people have to sift through hundreds of CVs and cover letters before narrowing things down to a handful of applicants, so they tend to read the same tired old clichés over and over. Claiming to be a ‘team player’ and having the ability…

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How to get your CV to stand out this Christmas

The Christmas break is a big time for job hunters, so if you’re looking to apply to more positions this holiday season, you’ll need to stand out from the crowd. This time of year, recruiters have admitted to throwing 90% of CVs they receive straight in the bin, and recruitment experts want applicants to make the most of the festive…

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CVs need to highlight the real skills of young workers

Young workers need to spend more time honing their own skills instead of focussing on grades, according to top bosses. A study by The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has revealed that many bosses are left dissatisfied by CVs that show off qualifications without demonstrating ‘real world’ skills. Despite nine in 10 young people admitting ‘soft skills’ are more required in…

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Simple CV fixes every applicant needs to know

Finding a job in the summer months can be tough, and making sure your CV is up to date and relevant is vital when against so much competition. Whether looking for a temporary summer job, a fresh start or a career change, your application begins with your CV, and making it attractive and readable for recruiters needs to be a…

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How to write a CV when changing careers

Personalising a CV for the job you want can be a difficult task, especially as the way employers digest CVs continues to change, but the challenge can be even greater when faced with embarking on a new career path. Detailing which experience is the most relevant to your new job opportunities and understanding what different recruiters look for is a…

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London tops Cvent Destination Index

Cvent, a leading cloud-based enterprise event management company, has revealed its annual list of the top 25 cities for meetings and events in EMEA as well as the top 10 destination choices for UK meeting, incentive, conference and exhibition (MICE) planners. The lists were compiled according to meeting and event booking activity using the Cvent Supplier Network. Cvent sourced close to…

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This is what a CV should look like in 2017

New research from HR experts has revealed the ideal CV for the digital age. Conducted by Copenhagen-based design company Novorésumé, the study hopes to turn CV building into an activity rather than another job for the to-do list as they compiled a list of the most important updates to make to your CV, and what you should avoid. Don’t over-fill…

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