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• Your Curriculum Vitae
• CV Content
• Before the Interview
• At the Interview
• After the Interview

Your Curriculum Vitae

Experience has taught us that it is better to have fewer very marketable candidates with excellent CV’s than hoards of average candidates with poor CV’s.  it is imperative that your CV will catch a recruiter/clients attention quickly as it can only take seconds before it is decided if yours goes on the ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ pile.

All our consultants at Alex Harp Recruitment appreciate the importance of our candidates having professional, accurate and well targeted CV’s.  The time we invest in getting to know you ensures that this document reflects an honest, detailed portrayal of your relevant education and experience, with the purpose of obtaining an interview for the job you want.

It is not true, when dealing with a recruitment consultancy, that a CV of more than two pages is unacceptable.  Bear in mind that we get just one opportunity to submit your CV in what is currently a very competitive market.

To help you achieve your aims, we have set up systems to make CV-writing as easy as possible.  We provide online CV applications for each of our divisions, with instructions outlining the importance of the information supplied. 

Your personal consultant, and the systems we have devised for you at Alex Harp Recruitment, will ensure you get the help you need to create the perfect CV for that perfect job.

CV Content

1. Name

2. Personal Details
• Keep this section to a minimum with address, phone number, e-mail

3. Education
• Include details of qualifications and results from exams undertaken
• Include computer training, additional training, knowledge of foreign languages

4. Employment Profile
• List your employment history with the most recent first.
• Details to include are: company name, job title, daily tasks, special projects, notable achievements, reason for leaving
• LINK to our on-line CV with tips

Before the Interview

Information that you need to know:

• Company name, address and phone number
• Directions on how to get there
• Name and position of the person/people you are meeting
• Job description
• Research information on the company
• Prepare good questions to ask the interviewee

Make sure you have:

• A copy of your CV
• Examples of your work – if required
• Passport and visa details – if required

Your appearance can influence the interviewer’s assessment of you so make sure you dress to impress.  Your dress code should be professional.

At the Interview

• Greet your interviewee with a firm handshake and a smile
• Wait until you are offered a chair before sitting
• Know your CV and be capable of discussing every point on it.
• Speak clearly
• Remember to demonstrate your interpersonal skills
• If you are being interviewed by a panel make sure you make eye contact and speak to them all
• You want to be remembered positively, so thank them for their time

After the Interview

• Write down the questions you were asked
• Contact your recruitment consultant and give him/her details of the interview while they are still fresh in your mind
• Highlight any areas where you feel your strengths came through and also your weaknesses