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The Most Important Words to Include On Your CV

The Most Important Words to Include On Your CV

by April 6, 2017

Understanding the job market is the most crucial element to a successful job search. Why? Because in today’s digital age the most common way to apply for jobs is online. Recruiters are now overwhelmed with ...

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5 CV Lies That Can Cost You An Interview

5 CV Lies That Can Cost You An Interview

by March 27, 2017

Have you ever been tempted to lie on your CV to help it look more attractive to headhunters, recruiters and hiring managers? It can be easy to fabricate details in order for it to look ...

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CV Formatting Essentials For The International Job Market

CV Formatting Essentials For The International Job Market

by February 3, 2017

Due to the sheer volume of CVs and applications that come through a recruiters desk now, the time they spend viewing CVs has diminished. They now administer the help of automated technology to suggest suitable ...

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How to Optimize Your CV for an International Job Search

How to Optimize Your CV for an International Job Search

by March 1, 2016

Did you know that over 70% of CVs are never actually seen by a hiring manager in-person? How can this be? Simple: organizations large and small now use applicant tracking software. This software is used ...

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A Behind The Scenes Look At the Recruitment Process In The Gulf

A Behind The Scenes Look At the Recruitment Process In The Gulf

by August 10, 2015

If you’re an expat looking to move to the Gulf, you’ll need a good understanding of how Middle Eastern companies tend to handle the hiring and recruitment process. There are many factors that differentiate it ...

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5 Common Statements Jobseekers Make (That Are Wrong!)

5 Common Statements Jobseekers Make (That Are Wrong!)

by July 28, 2015

Finding a job is difficult. With so much information out there, you are constantly having to make judgement calls on what information to believe and what not to believe. However, there exists a big problem ...

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Why Uploading Your CV To Job Sites Is A Mistake

Why Uploading Your CV To Job Sites Is A Mistake

by May 7, 2015

I’m going to challenge conventional wisdom and say something outlandish… “Stop uploading your CV to job sites!” Why? Well, in a world where recruiters and job advertisements are seeing an unprecedented number of applications, it ...

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Take Advantage of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Take Advantage of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

by March 6, 2015

Looking for a new position abroad? Many job hunters and resumes must first survive the applicant tracking system before a hiring manager or recruiter even looks at them. Understand how this system functions so that ...

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7 Adjustments to Make on your CV Before Applying for Jobs in the Middle East

7 Adjustments to Make on your CV Before Applying for Jobs in the Middle East

by December 2, 2014

You probably know that every CV should be different for each application. However, did you ever consider your CV changing depending on the region you are applying in? It’s true. Various locations have certain requirements ...

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