Salespeak News

• Volunteering 'can boost your CV'
  18/05/2012
  People looking to enhance their CV may find that volunteering can help to make the document more appealing, it has been claimed.
• Cover letters 'should be a masterpiece of brevity'
  17/05/2012
  People writing a covering letter need to make it a "masterpiece of brevity" if they are to get their point across and make an impression on the employer, one expert has advised.
• Lying during a job application 'is not worth it'
  15/05/2012
  Although it can be very tempting to embellish certain details or even outright lie during an interview or when compiling a CV, the risks of doing so far outweigh the benefits, it has been noted.
• 'Be pragmatic' when it comes to CV length
  15/05/2012
  One aspect of a CV that is often debated is how long the document should be, with some sources suggesting a single page will do, while other experts advise cramming the resume with information.
• Cover letters 'need to be succinct'
  14/05/2012
  The perfect cover letter would be succinct enough to convey the candidate's attributes and suitability for the job without losing the interest of the recruiter, it has been advised.