by Debra Mills | Feb 27, 2026 | CV Writing Tips
CV Writing Tips for Today Your CV may only get a 6-second glance during the initial screening stage—so make it count! In 2026, a great CV isn’t just about listing your jobs; it’s about marketing your impact and navigating AI filters. 1. Where to Start: The...
by Debra Mills | Aug 21, 2023 | CV Writing Tips, Resume Writing
The STAR method is a CV writing technique that can help you highlight your skills and experience in a clear, concise, and persuasive way. STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result. SITUATION: Talk about the situation or challenge you came across. It could be...
by Debra Mills | Sep 20, 2016 | CV Writing Tips
FORMATTING All CV information should be in the main body of the Word document because of the way applicant tracking systems (ATS) process documents during the selection phase of recruitment. The software may not parse the information correctly if the text is placed...
by Debra Mills | Aug 27, 2015 | Career Development, CV Writing Tips
There is no perfect time to go back to work after you’ve taken maternity or paternity leave. Your employer may decide it’s time to return, or your pocketbook might dictate that you get back to the office. Whether you have a job waiting for you or you plan to look for...
by Debra Mills | Jul 1, 2015 | CV Writing Tips
Although not every duty/responsibility can be transformed into an achievement, it can be helpful to ask yourself the following questions: How can I elaborate on how well I performed this duty/responsibility by adding action verbs, adverbs, adjectives, or statistics?...
