by Charlotte Eve | Jan 30, 2023 | Job Hunt Tips, Latest News
Asking for a pay rise can be daunting, particularly if you’ve never done it before — and apparently, most of us haven’t. According to YouGov data published last year, 53% of British adults have never asked for a pay rise. The data doesn’t include the reasons why, but...
by Charlotte Eve | Sep 24, 2021 | CV & LinkedIn Tips
All personal statements should be different, so resist the temptation to copy or adapt someone elses! Here’s my top tips to help you sound genuine, enthusiastic and knowledgeable: *A strong UCAS statement is built of sentences built using this ABC content framework*:...
by Charlotte Eve | May 24, 2021 | CV & LinkedIn Tips, Interview Tips, Job Hunt Tips
Did you know 98% of Fortune 500 companies use an automated system to screen your CV? At this stage, 75% of CVs will be screened out.Here’s what you can do to make sure your CV gets past the bot and be selected for an interview. When I worked in HR, I sifted CVs by...
by Charlotte Eve | Apr 1, 2020 | Latest News
I hope you and your family are all managing to stay healthy (and sane!) during these uncertain times. It’s business as usual here at CK Futures. I work from home anyway, my kids are teenagers now and more than capable of feeding and schooling themselves! So in that...
by Charlotte Eve | Oct 9, 2019 | CV & LinkedIn Tips
The short answer to this question…..? YES… well, sort of! “But wait, (I hear you cry), you’re a CV writer – this is your bread and butter!” Well, of course, the answer is far more nuanced. When I say the ‘CV is dead’ I mean the ‘traditional’ CV is dead and in...
