Matthew CoppolaMar 31, 20213 minCV and Cover Letter WritingHow to Write a Great CV When You Have No Experience1. Have a Summary Statement In your summary, you sum up who you are professionally at the top of the page; this serves as the first...
Matthew CoppolaDec 19, 20181 minWhat is an employer looking for when they read my resume?When an employer or a recruiter reviews your resume and cover letter, they are essentially screening your application to determine...
Matthew CoppolaNov 14, 20181 minCV and Cover Letter WritingWhy it's not okay to overly casual and slang language in job applicationsUsing casual, slang or relaxed/highly informal language in job applications may come across that your approach to your interactions with...
Matthew CoppolaOct 4, 20181 minCV and Cover Letter WritingWhat should I do with older experience on my resume?As your career progresses, you will most likely find that some of your experience is past ten years, and although it is valuable and...
Matthew CoppolaSep 27, 20181 minCV and Cover Letter WritingWhat is the benefit of having my resume professionally written?Just about every job advertised asks for the applicant to submit a copy of their resume and a cover letter. Unless the prospective...
Matthew CoppolaApr 26, 20181 minCV and Cover Letter WritingWhat is the best minimum size font for a Resume/CV?Generally speaking, the minimum size font (as a rule of thumb) would be best set around 9. Size 8 and below font can become more...
Matthew CoppolaApr 26, 20181 minCV and Cover Letter WritingHow long should a resume typically be?The main point to take from this is that the resume should be written with the reader in mind. If the resume/CV is 10 pages long, the...
Matthew CoppolaApr 18, 20181 minCV and Cover Letter WritingIs there any need to include colours in my resume?Colours can be an expression of creativity and certainly for a creative type resume, making use of colours and imagery of the...
Matthew CoppolaNov 22, 20171 minIs it appropriate to put my interests and hobbies on my resume?The short answer is it depends. It really depends on what stage of your career you are at. If you are a high school student/university...
Matthew CoppolaApr 11, 20171 minCV and Cover Letter WritingShould I include a covering letter in my application?The short answer is yes. The covering letter is a very important part of your job application. Sending out your resume provides the...