Advice & Tips
At JobJar we pride ourselves on guiding our candidates through the recruitment process. From perfecting your CV and interview techniques, right through to being offered the ideal job. The following are handy tips which you may find useful as you embark upon this journey to finding your ideal role - and your JobJar consultant will always be there to provide additional advice and assistance for every step of the way.
- How to Write your CV
- CV Template
- Writing a Covering Letter
- Company Research
- How to Handle the Interview
- The Second Interview
- Counter Offers
- Is your Last Day Really your Last Day?
- Preparing for the First Day at Work
- Contracting – First Day Nerves
- Should I Stay or Should I Go?
CV Template
Below is an example CV template which is considered a standard, and acceptable format. It is important to ensure that your details are clearly laid out and well presented so that it is easy to read and creates the right first impression. Please contact us if your require further assistance:
Name:
Address:
Contact Details:
Age/DOB:
Nationality:
Career Statement:
(optional, usually just stressing your commitment to the sector you are applying to, e.g. ‘I am committed to a career in Geotechnics and would relish a role that introduces me to the sector'. etc)
Education Qualifications:
Degree
A-levels /GCSE’s
Work Experience:
(keep it brief if the work is not relevant i.e. summer work in a supermarket)
Skills:
(relevant software packages, any certification etc)
Interests:
References:
