The 10-Year Rule: Why Your First Job Doesn’t Belong on Your CV Anymore
I was on a call last week with a client, a highly experienced Senior Manager in the tech sector. He had a fantastic career spanning over two decades. The problem? His CV was four pages long. It detailed every role he’d had since graduating from university, including his first junior position from 2002. When I […]
Let’s bust some myths about what ATS is doing with your job applications
We’ve all been there, haven’t we? You spend ages crafting what you think is a brilliant CV, hit “send” on that job application, and then… crickets. It’s incredibly frustrating, and often, the silent culprit is how your application is first interpreted by technology. This is where ATS software comes in. ATS isn’t a villain; it’s […]
I’m genuinely worried about the use of AI in job applications…
This isn’t a rant about how terrible AI is. Absolutely not. In fact, I’m a massive fan. I use AI daily. I barely “Google” anything anymore; I “Gemini” it. And I wholeheartedly, unashamedly use it in my work with clients. When AI is used properly, it actually makes me better at what I do, and […]
Tailoring your CV – Why it’s important and how to do it.
Tony McBride May 8, 2025 Tailoring your CV – Why it’s important and how to do it. Share : The current market is a very challenging one. More and more people are going through redundancy meaning unemployment is higher. People feel unsettled when they see this activity, so they’re actively seeking new roles before they […]
Upgrade your CV – Format and Final Review
Tony McBride November 8, 2024 Upgrade your CV – Format and Final Review In order to make the right first impression, a well structured CV that is tailored to the role you are applying for is essential to securing that next step. This blog focuses on how to ensure your CV is the right format […]
Upgrade your CV – Enhance your Career History & Education
Tony McBride November 7, 2024 Upgrade your CV – Enhance your Career History & Education In order to make the right first impression, a well structured CV that is tailored to the role you are applying for is essential to securing that next step. This blog focuses on how to enhance your career history so […]
Upgrade your CV – Highlighting your Skills and Experience.
Tony McBride November 6, 2024 Upgrade your CV – Highlighting your Skills and Experience. If you haven’t had a chance to review my blog on how to get a hiring managers’ attention, click here to learn more. In order to make the right first impression, a well structured CV that is tailored to the role […]
Upgrade your CV – A bio/personal statement.
Tony McBride November 5, 2024 Upgrade your CV – A bio/personal statement. In order to make the right first impression, a well structured CV that is tailored to the role you are applying for is essential to securing that next step. This blog focuses on how to write an effective bio/personal statement. You might wonder […]
A day in the life of a hiring manager reviewing CV’s
Tony McBride November 4, 2024 A day in the life of a hiring manager reviewing CV’s What can I do to grab a hiring manager’s attention when they are reviewing my CV? A CV is your first introduction to an organisation. They are trying to understand if you are the right type of person with […]