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Celebrating ABCV Solutions’ 8th Birthday!
As I celebrate eight incredible years as ABCV Solutions, I can't help but look back at everyone and everything that has helped, guided, taught, partnered and shared with me. I truly appreciate everything my amazing clients, partners and supporters have done – thank...
CV Do’s & Don’ts: How to Sell Yourself Without Bragging
CVs can be a tricky balance. If you’ve been raised to downplay your successes, then selling yourself on your CV may not come naturally to you. Then, in a concentrated effort to blow your own trumpet, it can be easy to go too far the other way and come across as fake....
Why You Should Focus on Achievements Rather Than Duties
Recruiters and employers receive dozens, if not hundreds of CVs on a daily basis. This puts any prospective employee in a position where they must be able to present their accomplishments and achievements to set them apart from other potential candidates. As such, a...
Updating Your CV Is Not Longer Optional – Here’s Why!
If you are thinking about a job change…even just considering it…your CV needs updating. Using the same CV you’ve used for many years without considering strategy, modern tactics, or next-level job alignment is risky. Take this example: A successful Head of Research...
5 Proven Ways to Stay Positive While Job Searching
On average only 11% of applications made to job boards receive a response. So dealing with unsuccessful job applications is both common and normal. You can’t get every job you go for - but that doesn’t mean your confidence and self-esteem won’t be affected....
New Year, New Job? Here’s How To Resign Professionally!
Happy 2022! Often a New Year signals a time for a change, and I’m sure you’ve heard the “New Year New You” cliché many times already! Changing to a new job can’t happen without quitting your current position. Although it seems as simple as giving proper notice, it’s...
Top 5 CV mistakes (& solutions!)
A great CV is more often than not, your ticket to an interview and a stepping stone to your dream job. It is your opportunity to sell your skills and experience to employers. In some cases, recruiters can receive hundreds of applications for positions and a polished...
The Great Resignation: What it means for you!
Is the idea of going back into your workplace the worst thing you could possibly think of? Many of us have had time to think about our jobs and if they are actually what we really, truly want to be doing. So why waste anymore being in a job that doesn’t satisfy you?...
Introspection enables job search success!
Introspection is an important tool at any stage of your career, but it is especially critical when looking for a new job. Without it, you could find yourself in a prolonged job search or an undesirable working situation. Many of my clients are surprised that they’re...
How long should a technical CV be?
How long a CV should be remains a dilemma to most applicants, and this generally comes from not knowing which standards to follow. If you’re wondering how long your technical CV should be or looking for tips to present your experience in a clear, concise format, read...