Use Plain Language in CVs

The four most important linguistic techniques that make your CV more readable to a recruiter or potential employer.

May 12, 2024May 13, 2024Business Writing, Cover Letters, CV, Job search, Linkedin

Verbal Communication Skills for Success

In a highly interactive industry such as recruitment, good communication skills are crucial to your ability to succeed. Here are some tips from an expert on how to communicate verbally at your best.

April 21, 2024April 9, 2024Business Writing, Cover Letters, CV, Interviews, Job search, Work

Say hello to Successful CVs!

Successful Resumes rebrands to Successful CVs to reflect its dominance in the New Zealand CV market.

August 22, 2023August 5, 2023Business Writing, Cover Letters, CV, Executive Search, Interviews, Job search, Linkedin

No-one really wants to read your CV

Did you hear about the graduate who described his work experience as “Facilitating septuagenarians to negotiate public vehicular accessways, applying mandated guidelines […]

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022Business Writing, CV, Job search

Ten common mistakes that native English speakers make

Brush up your English language skills to improve your CV and cover letter.

September 21, 2021September 22, 2021Business Writing, Cover Letters, CV, Interviews, Job search, Linkedin, Work

Buyer’s Guide: Selecting a professional CV writer

Buyer’s Guide: Fourteen criteria you can use to select the best CV writer to showcase your talents, skills and achievements.

August 18, 2021August 27, 2021Business Writing, Cover Letters, CV, Job search

Planning a career change

Advice from a CV expert for those dreaming of a new direction with a career change. Select a job or career for which […]

October 11, 2020February 4, 2021Business Writing, Cover Letters, CV, Interviews, Job search, Linkedin, Work