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How do I write an effective CV when I'm going for a totally new job?

Careershifter question

By sunri5e on 11 June 2008 at 16:28

I want to change career. A job has come up that I would really like to go for, but it's a totally different job to the one I'm currently in and I'm concerned that my CV won't get me to interview stage. Can you help?

ShiftDoctor answer

By Jessica McGrego... on 24 June 2008 at 21:38 in ShiftSurgeries

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People often think that you have to show that you've done a similar job before when going for a new role, but it's actually a matter of demonstrating effectively that you have the skills required for the job. Here's how to do it...

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