CAREER & JOB SEEKER ARTICLES

May 6, 2021
3 min

3 CV Tips for Senior-Level Jobs

Crafting a killer senior level CV is hard for most of us. Talking about ourselves in a robust, influential style tends to make us feel...

Lee Woodrow

Jan 7, 2021
1 min

How to Optimise Your CV for ATS - Video

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) can often been seen as a blackhole for many job seekers and of course your CV needs to be optimised...

Lee Woodrow

Dec 22, 2020
2 min

Job Seeker Checklist

When writing, or updating your cv/email, proofread before you click send. If you know that detail-orientation is one of your weak points...

How to level up your CV to C-Suite stature

Lee Woodrow

Oct 26, 2020
2 min

How to level up your CV to C-Suite stature

Most home-grown CVs, even for senior executives and corporate executives, are missing that critical strategic punch. More often than not...

How to beat an applicant tracking system (ATS)

Lee Woodrow

Oct 6, 2020
3 min

How to beat an applicant tracking system (ATS)

Optimise for ATS search and ranking algorithms by paying close attention to keywords you include on your CV. ..

Lee Woodrow

Aug 3, 2020
4 min

Why you didn't get the job?

Being rejected from a job application can be hard to take. I know , I've been there and experienced the emotions first hand.

How to Translate your Military Skills on a CV

Lee Woodrow

Jun 17, 2020
4 min

How to Translate your Military Skills on a CV

How do Armed Forces commissioned officers and NCOs structure, present and sell their skills and experience to a civilian employer on a CV?

Lee Woodrow

Jun 5, 2020
1 min

Lee Woodrow Interview with Trisha Chapman - Job Seeker Advice, CV Writing & LinkedIn Optimisation

I was interviewed by Trisha Chapman of Impressive CV. Jam packed full of job seeker advice on how to craft a better CV and LinkedIn Profile.

How COVID-19 Is Leaving People Out Of Work. Is Your CV Ready?

Lee Woodrow

Mar 17, 2020
2 min

How COVID-19 Is Leaving People Out Of Work. Is Your CV Ready?

The new health guidance will make a bad situation for many professionals even worse. Oil & Energy Consultants, IT Consultants, Event...

What's the difference between a CV and a Resume?

Lee Woodrow

Mar 12, 2020
2 min

What's the difference between a CV and a Resume?

Difference between a CV and a Resume. CV stands for curriculum vitae which is Latin for “course of life”. Resume is French for “summary.

Lee Woodrow

Jan 7, 2020
1 min

Live CV Review by Lee Woodrow - Video

Lee hosted a live Q&A session on LinkedIn and reviewed a CV in front of a live audience. If you've been applying for jobs and getting...

Use LinkedIn Recommendations on Your CV or Resume to Help Sell Yourself - Video

Lee Woodrow

Oct 9, 2019
1 min

Use LinkedIn Recommendations on Your CV or Resume to Help Sell Yourself - Video

Use LinkedIn Recommendations at the bottom of your CV / Resume as social proof of your abilities and experience. Businesses use reviews...

How to Spot an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Lee Woodrow

Sep 4, 2019
1 min

How to Spot an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

In this video, I describe how to spot if an employer is using an applicant tracking system (ATS) to pre-filter CVs / Resumes. I analyse...

Lee Woodrow

Aug 27, 2019
3 min

5 Best Practices For Job Seekers

I often teach my clients about good habits and practices to help supercharge their job hunt. The world we live in today is so digitally...

Lee Woodrow

Jun 17, 2019
2 min

A few lines in the classroom...

If you were like me, you were probably dished out a few lines to write with chalk on the classroom blackboard after being cheeky or not...

🤖 5 ways to beat the ATS algorithms / robots and land interviews fast

Lee Woodrow

Jun 6, 2019
2 min

🤖 5 ways to beat the ATS algorithms / robots and land interviews fast

Have you ever received the automated response from a job application "Sorry your application has been unsuccessful at this time...

Lee Woodrow

Apr 3, 2019
2 min

Get All Your Ducks in a Row 🦆 🦆 🦆

So I'm writing this blog post to encourage and motivate my job seeking contacts and clients. I just read a "words of wisdom" post on...

Lee Woodrow

Jan 31, 2019
1 min

How to craft an elevator pitch

An elevator pitch is a brief, persuasive speech that you can use to spark interest in what your organisation does. You can also use one...

How to Prepare an IT CV with Security Clearance (SC)

Lee Woodrow

Dec 12, 2018
4 min

How to Prepare an IT CV with Security Clearance (SC)

Preparing a CV with sensitive information & security clearance (SC) can be hard to achieve. Showcasing abilities, projects & achieve

8 signs that show you need to prepare your CV

Lee Woodrow

Nov 29, 2018
2 min

8 signs that show you need to prepare your CV

Throughout my 22 year career history, I have moved through 5 different sectors and worked all over the world for multinational...

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