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The History of the CV and its origins

Posted on 28 Sep, 2021

After delving into the history of recruitment agencies in our last blog, we thought we'd carry on with the theme and look at the good old CV. Whether you’re applying for a new job position or building the foundations of a new career path, a well-crafted CV is usually your first step to winning a recruiter's favour and landing yourself an interview.

But before you start writing the perfect CV, it might be of interest to know the origins of the CV and the history behind this necessary document. So, who wrote the first CV, and how did they generate this idea in the first place?

The man behind the first written CV in history (1482)

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5 Ways to Enhance Your CV

Posted on 29 Mar, 2021

Enhancing your CV is the first step towards getting that interview with a recruiter, future boss or hiring manager, and if you want to seal the deal and finally get your career in the right direction then you will need to write a good one. Making improvements doesn’t need to take too long and the impact on your job search will make all the effort and time spent worth it. So before you click send on the next job application, here are 5 ways to enhance your CV. Make it simple and clean Keeping your format simple and easy to read can make you stand out from the sea of competitors using fancy word jargons, complicated layouts and too many graphics. Aim to provide personal information and work experience succinctly. Opting for fancy fonts and unnecessary layouts... Continue reading >

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Behind the Scenes of Your Job Application

Posted on 13 Oct, 2020

So, you’ve uploaded your CV to Careers in Design and applied for one of the job vacancies on our website. What happens next?

First of all, every single application we process is carefully vetted by a member of our staff – a genuine, flesh-and-blood human being. While some recruitment agencies rely on keyword software and other technological shortcuts, we believe that every application deserves the personal touch. Even if you receive an automated reply through the job board, you can rest assured that a member of the Careers in Design team will give your application a thorough read through.

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CV Tips for Interior Designers

Posted on 29 Aug, 2018

If you’re hoping to have your pick of the interior design jobs available at Careers in Design, your first step is to produce an eye-catching CV that will hook any prospective employer.

So make it good.

Your opening gambit

A strong opening paragraph will detail your core skills and demonstrate a multi-faceted approach to interior design. You should show your knowledge of design, in both theory and in practice, as well as demonstrating your ability to communicate effectively with clients, team-mates and management. A quick overview of your career in design will be expected, as well as any experience in beneficial backgrounds, such as project management and administration. Keep your opening profile to fewer than 150 well-chosen words and refrain from using s... Continue reading >

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