Tag Archives: Professional CV Writing

Should You Upload Your CV to LinkedIn?

9th August 2018BlogCareer Advice, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Features, LinkedIn Optimisation, LinkedIn Profiles, LinkedIn Tips, Professional CV Writingamelia Brooke

There’s no doubt that the tools for job hunters have improved over the last few years. Social media, with platforms like LinkedIn, are proving invaluable in helping careers grow across a wide range of professions.

The mistake that many job seekers make, however, is to simply upload their CV to sites such as LinkedIn – the truth is that this platform is a great marketing opportunity and you’ve got some prime advertising real-estate to play with.

Get it right, and it should draw potential employers to your profile and significantly increase your chance of getting that dream job.

Good Design Is Good Business

14th July 2018BlogCV Design, CV Writing, Engineering CVs, Interview Presentations, PowerPoint, Professional CV Writing, Social Media Managementamelia Brooke

Why is good design, good business? This blog explores the top 5 reasons how a well-designed CV, presentation or social media presence can have a dramatic impact on your job search results.

6 Reasons Why a Good CV Really Matters

13th June 2018BlogCareer Advice, CV Advice, CV Tips, CV Writing, Engineering CVs, Job Hunting, Professional CV Writing, Resume Tips, Resume Writingamelia Brooke

Writing a CV can be difficult. For some of us, it’s something that comes naturally. For others, it’s the kind of thing that sends a cold shiver down the spine. Whether it’s your English reticence for blowing your own trumpet or simply that you don’t have a creative way with words, the truth you need to understand is that your CV really does matter.

Celebrating Our 1000th Tweet!

11th April 2018BlogCV Writing, Engineering, Engineering CV, Engineering Jobs, Engineering Resumes, LinkedIn Profiles, Professional CV Writing, Social Media, Twitteramelia Brooke

Today, we celebrate our 1000th Tweet with – you guessed it – this blog post and a Tweet about it.

Since establishing ABCV Solutions in 2014, our main focus remains high quality, well-written CVs for clients across the engineering spectrum. We take pride in our ability to explore the unique skills, achievements as well as ambitions of each client to prepare meticulously correct, succinct and engaging CVs, LinkedIn profiles and cover letters.

But it doesn’t end there.

Let’s work on improving your job prospects in 2018

25th January 2018BlogCV Advice, CV Writing, Engineering CV, Engineering CVs, Engineering Jobs, Engineering Resumes, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Profiles, Professional CV Writingamelia Brooke

The start of the year is a great time to set goals for the year ahead. We’re almost at the end of January so let’s focus on getting on top of your ‘to-do’ lists and work on improving your job prospects.

Tips for coping with a sudden job loss

18th January 2018BlogCV Writing, Engineering, Engineering CVs, Engineers, Job Loss, Professional CV Writingamelia Brooke

With the news of the failed building firm Carillion making headlines this week and with thousands of workers standing to lose their jobs as the company goes down, it’s perhaps a good time remind ourselves that it’s how we act on the news we get that determines our success in getting a good new job after the loss of one. Here are our tips on how to bounce back:

Why do I need my CV professionally written?

10th January 2018BlogCV Writing, Engineering CVs, Professional CV Writingamelia Brooke

In a competitive job market, writing a CV can be a daunting prospect. It’s the first thing recruiters and hiring managers will consider and your first opportunity to make a big impression.

Download our guide to writing the perfect CV, and learn about the most common mistakes and omissions in engineering and technical CVs.

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Is Contracting Right For You?

13th December 2017BlogCareer Advice, Contracting, CV Writing, Engineering Jobs, Flexible Working, IR35, Professional CV Writingamelia Brooke

Working 9 to 5 isn’t the only way to make a living. The number of people turning to self-employment and contracting has increased by 25% since 2001 with no signs of slowing down. Despite the rise of the ‘gig economy’, contractors have been working this way for years and 70% of them do so out of choice instead of necessity – but is it right for you?

The Difference Between a CV and a LinkedIn Profile: Why you need to have both

1st June 2017BlogCV, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Profiles, Professional CV Writingamelia Brooke

Your LinkedIn profile and your CV share some common attributes, but they also have some very real differences. What looks great in your online profile might not look so impressive when you push it onto your CV and vice versa, partly because they are different mediums, and partly because of what they are used for.

If you are serious about promoting your career prospects and sending out the right message to the key people, you need to have both working for you.

The Taboo of CV Writing

21st April 2017BlogCV Writing, CV Writing Myths, Professional CV Writingamelia Brooke

Your CV is perhaps the most important marketing tool at your disposal if you are hunting for a new job. Unfortunately, many job seekers either struggle to put together that great CV themselves or make the mistake of outsourcing to a cheap and often substandard service.