Cloud-based enterprise event management company Cvent, Inc today announced its annual list of the top 50 meeting hotels in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region. The list was compiled by analysing meeting and event booking activity through its Cvent Supplier Network, which features more than 245,000 resorts and specialist event venues. Topping out this year’s list is the…
read moreA social media survey carried out by recruitment consultant Rytons Associates has produced some interesting findings on the hobbies and interests CV debate. Rytons Director Patrick Murtagh posed the question of the importance of including this section on a CV on LinkedIn recently, and the response he received was massive. The move came because a number of his clients saw it…
read moreAre you still following an antiquated set of guidelines for your CV? Those who have stuck to formatting meant for the days when CVs were always printed run the risk of being overlooked by potential employers. Here are some top tips for updating your job search for the digital age. 1 Think simple A good CV doesn’t have to be…
read moreSo you’ve been tasked with planning your organisation’s next big meeting, conference, or convention and your boss has asked you to ‘shake things up a little’ and consider unfamiliar destinations and hotels. Basically, you need to start the planning process from scratch if you’re going to succeed in delivering something that is fresh and unique. Here are some top tips…
read moreSometimes it’s necessary to stretch the truth slightly to get noticed by potential employers. There’s a lot to keep in mind when writing your CV, including key words that grab the attention of recruiters. If you’re unsure what you can and cannot “fudge” on your CV, here are some great tips from Forbes. Five things you can get away with…
read moreGetting your foot in the door with a potential employer starts with your CV. Recruiters receive so many applications that it’s key to make your CV stand out from the crowd. Luckily, Glassdoor has put together seven ways to do just that. 1 Tailor your CV This doesn’t mean you have to rewrite your entire CV for each job you…
read moreEmployers receive an average of 60 applicants for every advertisement for a low-skilled job, and 20 for every skilled job. Significantly, almost half of these candidates are perfectly suitable for the role, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). So that makes their CV (curriculum vitae) all the more important when attempting to stand out…
read moreHow necessary are curricula vitae for jobseekers? Jobseekers will spend hours perfecting their CVs this coming January, as the New Year is a peak time for job searches with people seeking pastures new. Studies have shown that the average recruiter looks at a CV for a mere seven seconds before deciding whether to put a candidate forward for a…
read moreFor those who have applied for a new position and never heard back, read on… Whilst you may be convinced your CV is fantastic, thanks to an array of buzzwords indicating your potential as a prospective employee, it could be these very words that are in fact hindering your chances of securing a new position. Experts at PurpleCV.co.uk have…
read moreHere’s something job seekers never see in a position description: “Mediocre Communications Skills Required.” It’s hard to imagine any job that doesn’t require you to communicate well. Yet, it is far better to utlize CV space by demonstrating your communications capacities rather than simply claiming to have them. Of course, communications take many different forms: oral or written, public presentations and confidential…
read moreAccording to new research from New College of the Humanities, the average boss looks at a CV for just three minutes, while one in five make a decision on a candidate by gleaning it for under a minute. Despite almost a quarter of candidates claiming they have excellent written communication skills, many of them fall foul of using worn clichés…
read moreDespite three quarters (77 per cent) of young people (aged 14-25) being aware that potential employers are checking social media profiles before hiring them, a quarter (24 per cent) still have no privacy settings in place and further one in ten (11 per cent) are unsure if they are protected or not. This lack of awareness could harm their employment…
read moreWriting an attention-grabbing CV can be difficult in today’s competitive job market. According to a new survey from CareerBuilder.com, 70% of employers spend less than five minutes checking a CV and nearly half (48%) spend less than two. The research also found that more than half of employers (56%) have caught a candidate lying on their CV. Perhaps much more…
read moreWriting a CV is by no means unique to the PA profession and making it impressive utilises many of the same techniques as other occupations. However, there are some simple ways to tailor your CV to the role and boost your chances of landing your dream job. Office workers the world over will have a generic CV they use for…
read moreYour CV is your ambassador in the competitive world of recruitment. When you apply for a job, it has to stand out. It’s not enough to just list your skills on a page; your CV must be legible, punchy and obviously suited for the position. If you’re not getting any interviews, the problem may lie with your CV, not your…
read moreTrying to find a new PA position can be a challenge – that’s why standing out from the crowd is key. Tailoring your CV for each role is the best way to capture the attention of recruiters. By following these tips, you can ensure that your CV makes it to the top of the pile. Convey an understanding of the…
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read moreThe Meetings Show Knowledge Programme is trusted to deliver great educational talks and seminars at their annual shows. This year’s programme is promising to be even better with thought provoking content from experts from many fields. The UK’s leading exhibition for the meetings, events, and incentives community has unveiled an enriching knowledge programme. Be prepared for a jam-packed two days…
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