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  1. Older Job Seekers: The Painful Need to Leave Your Past Behind

    Since we’re so often told that all of our previous life experiences have formed us into the individuals we are today, it’s hard ... and deserve. Read more tips and advice regarding CV and cover letter...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 12 2021

  2. Application Letter Writing: A Little (List) Goes a Long Way

    ...concisely” in both your CV … Use active verbs to “write clearly and concisely” in both your CV and application ... application letter. cv writing,English writing skills,international workplace,jobseeking, Working in Norway In...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 11 2021

  3. CV Writing: Don’t Just Be Responsible, Be Active

    ...course instructor (me) something new. At an evening CV-writing course a few weeks ago, we had come to the ... what you was responsible for at your last job? cv writing,international workplace,jobseeking, Working in...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 10 2021

  4. The Unspoken Yet Real Reason You Didn’t Get Called For That Job Interview

    I just finished reading an article on LinkedIn entitled, ‘The Real Reason You Didn’t Get That ... details. Avoid mispelllings and grammar mistakes. cv writing,intercultural communication,job search,job...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 3 2021

  5. No need to delete: How to write about ‘old’ jobs in your new job search

    ...list jobs you’ve had more than ten years ago on your CV? That ten years is the unofficial cut-off date ... to hit the delete button when editing their first CV draft. They say that cutting these jobs from their...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 2 2021

  6. By the numbers: Use metrics to improve your CV

    ...numbers, which it does. That is, when writing your CV, “using metrics” means describing what you’ve accomplished ... but you’ve gotten the idea, right? Quantity means CV quality The job seekers above didn’t at first; it...

    Article Working in Norway Dec. 18 2020

  7. CV Writing Tips: What’s your 2020 story?

    Everyone’s got a COVID story – what’s yours? Working in Norway If you’ve been working in Norway ... story in your CV in a way the reader can understand and appreciate. tell your story in your CV in a way...

    Article Working in Norway Dec. 10 2020

  8. Want to apply for a remote job? Some tips to get you started

    Do you want to apply for a ‘remote only’ job? Working in Norway That’s great! You surely have your ... just write ‘Seeking remote job opportunities’ in your CV Summary as this is too broad. Instead, write...

    Article Working in Norway Nov. 16 2020

  9. Remotely possible? Getting no response to your (carefully crafted) job application

    ...put in a good few hours that morning revamping my CV and composing a cover letter specifically targeted ... follow my own advice, didn’t I? Can’t just dish out CV/cover letter writing tips as I do in my blog and...

    Article Working in Norway Oct. 29 2020

  10. Rule of Thumb: Don’t write references on your CV (do this instead)

    ...you know that you don’t need to list references on your CV? Working in Norway Back in the day, we all wrote ... wrote our three references at the bottom of our CVs because a) we were told to do so, and b) it made us...

    Article Working in Norway Aug. 17 2020

  11. Looking for work?: Tips on how to write about your skill set

    Everyone who’s had at least one job in their life has learned some skills along the way. ... ‘competence area’ or ‘competencies’. But for creating a CV or LinkedIn profile, I advise writers to describe...

    Article July 30 2020

  12. Outdated to updated?: Quick tips for CV renewal

    Does your CV need a new look? Do you know how to give it that new look? Working in Norway Many job seekers ... and the information you might have written on your CV/cover letter years ago is no longer being used. (Really...

    Article Working in Norway June 30 2020

  13. CV/Cover Letter Writing Tips: Experience never gets old

    Norway A mid-career job seeker recently sent their CV and cover letter to me for editing and feedback. ... came to mind, which I wrote in my reply: make your CV/cover letter as active as possible by using action...

    Article Working in Norway June 23 2020

  14. What’s your look on ‘Link’?

    ...heading out into the working world. They need their CVs, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles looked at by ... quickly land a job after finishing school. … CV writing skills,cv writing tips,job search tips,job seeking...

    Article Working in Norway Mar. 19 2020

  15. How/Why Should You Write a CV Summary?

    Wondering what your CV Summary should look like? Read on. This must be the season for CV writing, as I’ve ... work. But I’ve noticed that the CV a … CV writing skills,English CV writing skills,job search tips,job...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 18 2020

  16. What’s Your Feeling About Phone Interviews?

    Maybe you applied for a job a few weeks ago — ? One you really wanted and actually felt ... definite impression that my interviewer hadn’t read my CV beforehand. Again, unsettling. It threw me off track...

    Article Working in Norway Dec. 18 2019

  17. Can You Find the Mistake?

    ...the last 4 weren’t as easy to spot, and … CV writing skills,cv writing tips,English writing skills,job ... reminded of this challenge while editing a technical CV whose author had English as a second language. If...

    Article Working in Norway Nov. 27 2019

  18. Hate Your CV? Try Some TLC

    CV- tip: Do you hate your CV? Don´t you recognice yoursef? Try some TLC (tender loving care) with the ... the words until you like it. business English,CV writing skills,English writing skills,job search,job seeking...

    Article Working in Norway Oct. 29 2019

  19. Your job search: How to show how smart you are?

    ...people there expressed a … business English,CV writing skills,cv writing tips,English writing skills,job ... skepticism when I was trying to get them to write their CV and LinkedIn profile in an informal yet personal tone...

    Article Working in Norway Sept. 30 2019

  20. The Most Common Mistake CV Writers Make

    ...mistake? Recently, a job-seeking engineer sent me their CV to proofread for grammatical and spelling mistakes ... setup, data … engineers,cv writing,CV writing skills,cv writing tips,english CV,English writing skills...

    Article Working in Norway Aug. 29 2019

  21. Me, overqualified? How to show you’re not by a long shot

    ...change,communication skills,cover letter writing,CV writing skills,job seeking,LinkedIn profile,Norwegian ... they’re trying to fill and send your stuff – CV and cover letter – straight to the reject pile. Don’t...

    Article Working in Norway Aug. 22 2019

  22. Let’s be perfectly clear: Writing the Summary on your CV

    The fact that there is no clear right or wrong in resume writing frustrates some job seekers, ... something wrong somewhere along the … CV writing skills,cv writing tips,English writing skills,job search...

    Article Working in Norway June 30 2019

  23. Job Seekers: Can you write less and get more?

    ...embellishment, and 2) … cover letter writing skills,CV writing skills,English writing skills,job seeking ... business writing, my mind automatically went to CVs and cover letters. I thought about people’s tendency...

    Article Working in Norway May 31 2019

  24. Shopping and CV Writing: Can you curb your urge?

    Have you ever thought that shopping and writing your CV have something in common?— —I didn’t either, ... The first happened when I got in a CV for proofreading … CV writing skills,English writing skills,job...

    Article Working in Norway May 26 2019

  25. CV Writing: Giving up before you even start?

    ...proofreading CVs as I have, I can write with certainty that people sure don’t like writing CVs. Which is ... to in … business communication skills,CV writing skills,english CV,English writing skills,writing skills...

    Article Working in Norway May 11 2019