The format of your résumé must follow some general guidelines. There are two basic formats: chronological and functional (or skills-based) résumés. As the name denotes, a chronological résumé presents ...

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While you do want your CV to stand out from the crowd, there is still a standardised method of laying out your CV that makes it easy for employers to see at a glance that you are a qualified candidate ...

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Employers are trying to combat the threat of AI in job applications Career experts have advised candidates not to use AI for the content of their CV but instead just as a tool to help with structure.