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Make Your CV and Cover Letter Stand Out Right Now

Jul 27, 2021Write Design IQRecruitmentCover letter writing, CV writing, resume writing

Because of the competitive job market, it’s not enough to state how great you are without any actual proof to back it up. Education is great, but passing exams alone doesn’t prove that you have real-world skills that will be of immediate benefit to the company. Also, consider this: how many people out there have degrees and are getting advanced degrees? You may think stating your “experience” is enough, but what use would be five years of essentially doing the same thing and without a single accomplishment or any skills advancement?

Standing out is about showing you have something unique to offer the company and proving that you will go beyond expectations. In a nutshell, it’s about showcasing what you have achieved (and, in turn, can achieve). It’s also about showing that you know the company enough to identify their needs and to be of value. Let’s look at a few things you can do for your application to stand out.

Tailor Your Job Application to Get Straight to the Interview

May 4, 2021Write Design IQRecruitmentcover letter, CV, job application, motivation letter

Nowadays, expressing your interest in a position simply because you want a paycheque doesn’t cut it. You have to show that your interest goes beyond personal gain. What do you admire about the company that prompted you to apply? What do you think you (and possibly only you) could bring to the position? What value are you ready to provide to the company? And, most importantly, why should the hiring manager trust that you can deliver?

10 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your CV

Dec 14, 2020Write Design IQRecruitmentCV writing, resume writing

Your CV is the first impression a potential employer will get of you; no doubt, you would want it to be a great first impression. Professional and organised content is good enough, but you must stand out to truly pique the recruiter’s interest—after all, they likely go through tens, hundreds, or even thousands of applications before getting to yours.

Writing a Cover Letter That Gets You Straight to the Interview

Nov 10, 2020Write Design IQRecruitmentapplication letter, cover letter, job application, motivation letter

Your cover letter is the first thing the hiring manager will see—think of it as the first impression of the first impression. No doubt, you would want it to be a great introduction. But how can you stand out in a pool with tens, hundreds, or thousands of applicants?

Ace The Job Interview—Top 7 Tips

Nov 5, 2020Write Design IQRecruitmentjob hunting, job interview prep

If you really want a job, show interest—be enthusiastic. Your enthusiasm will show at the interview when you answer questions confidently, when you show you know about the company/ position, and when you respond to the questions with enough energy.

3 Common Mistakes to Avoid in your CV (Design)

Jun 30, 2019Write Design IQRecruitmentCV design

Design isn’t always about making things pretty. I believe it should be functional—that colour or font you choose should make headings stand out, those lines you decide on should clearly separate sections, and those spacing rules should signify transitions.

7 Common Mistakes to Avoid in your CV (Content)

Jun 30, 2019Write Design IQRecruitmentCV writing

A complete but concise CV will always give you points—it proves you are organised, you are able to prioritise, you are a good communicator, and you are pragmatic.