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If it suitable for the role, graduates can show of their abilities through links to videos, blogs and previous work on their CV when looking for jobs, so long as the document still serves its purpose, an expert has said. Business manager at Graduate Prospects Chris Rea advised that an application should..

By tailoring CVs to the role being applied for, people seeking jobs may have more success, one expert has suggested. Keith Potts, chief executive of Jobsite.co.uk, urged those looking for work to be targeted in their approach to searching for employment. "Make clear on your covering letter/application/CV..

Including new skills in CVs can help people looking for jobs fill gaps in their employment and stand out from other candidates, an expert has stated. Peter Panayotou, senior consultant for the Write Stuff - a CV advice service - said that bosses are more likely to take on an applicant who seems proactive..

Following the end of recession in the UK, now might be a good time for anyone whose career aspirations have been sidetracked to get themselves back on the road to where they want to be, it has been claimed. As a result, Peter Panayotou, senior analyst at the Write Stuff, said people should look to minimise..

An inability for jobseekers to sell their skills to prospective employers is putting a strain on recruitment in the UK, it has been claimed. A spokesperson for Jobsite said many people are fine when listing their qualifications and employment history, but fall down when it comes to highlighting their..

A focus on individuals who have gained transferable skills by working in several industries could help recruiters fill more roles in the coming months, it has been claimed. Darra Singh, chief executive of Jobcentre Plus, said there are many people who are presently looking to move from one field to..

Britons applying for a job have been urged to remember that their CV is a sales document and should be tailored to show a person in the best possible light. Peter Panayotou, senior consultant at the Write Stuff, said while it is important to give the best impression, a number of Brits are resorting..

There is no point taking a "scatter gun" approach to finding work as employers want to see examples of how candidates are focused on and committed to the role they are applying for, it has been claimed. Daniel Halls, co-founder at the Graduate Recruitment Bureau, said many young people do not have relevant..

Individuals looking to find work after university should take the time to tailor their CV to the specific role they are after, it has been claimed. Margaret Holbrough, careers advisor at London South Bank University, said graduates need to be aware of the competitive market they are entering when looking..

Britons who are presently struggling to find work might be interested to hear that taking a gap year could make them more employable. Tom Griffiths, founder of gapyear.com, said that people can make their CVs stand out from the crowd by travelling and taking advantage of the situation they presently..