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Monday, July 27, 2009

EDUCATION AND TRAINING VACANCY


Chemistry Teacher, West Yorkshire (Ref: tuk5474427)


recruiter :
Teachers UK
salary :
£100 to £150 per day
location :
Bradford, West Yorkshire
job term :
Permanent/Full-time
reference :
tuk5474427
contact :
Huddersfield
posted on :
27/07/09
deadline :
25/09/2009

Job Description

Science Teachers, Required Now!

We have a couple of positions for qualified Chemistry teachers in a couple of Bradford Schools in West Yorkshire.

If you are a qualified teacher of science (QTS) and would like to work in school that is convenient to you, then please do not hesitate to call teachers-uk today, at our local Huddersfield office, or send your details through below .

Teachers-UK, the leading teaching agency in West Yorkshire ..

Benefits of working for Teachers-UK:

Teachers-UK has been established for 12 years

Kirklees Office Staff are all education professionals

Unrivalled knowledge of the local supply market

Excellent rates of pay depending upon experience

Weekly Pay

We pay for your CRB checks

Social events, including our popular Friday Night Free after work drinks, held locally

Work in the local schools that you want to work in!

Daily and long term supply work, the choice is yours !

To apply, kindly visit www.jobsearch.co.uk

Please note: We strongly recommend that you do not provide your bank account details or any other personal financial information when applying for a job. If you see a vacancy on JobSearch where the advertiser requests bank account details, please send an email to:

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) VACANCY

C/C++ Real-Time Software, Comms, Encryption, Defence, UK (Ref: J010917)

recruiter :
IC Software
salary :
£60,000 per year
location :
Surrey
job term :
Permanent/Full-time
benefits :
£££ to 60K + Benefits
reference :
J010917
contact :
Alex Fothergill
posted on :
27/07/09 at
deadline :
25/03/2010

C/C++ software developer (comms, defence, secure comms, encryption) sought by world leading technology company with strong expertise in many application areas. They have requirements for a number of embedded software developers;

Are you good enough?

Do you like a challenge?

Can you cut it with the very best?

C/C++ Embedded software engineers sought by our client to join their High-Calibre UK software team.

Candidates will have solid academic background with good software development experience in some of the following areas:

- C, C++ for embedded real-time Systems;

- IP communications protocols and networks;

- Encryption and security;

- Telecommunications;

- Defence Systems Engineering;

- Customer facing duties.

Education: 1st class Degree / PhD and Top A-Level results

Areas you will be working in are: packet processing platforms; software radio systems implementing advanced signal processing techniques; high-speed floating point computation engines, etc.

Send your CV to Alex at IC Software now to discuss this unique company and the challenging work they can provide.

www.jobsearch.co.uk

Sunday, July 26, 2009

NGO VACANCY


NGO Job For You Today - Nigerians and Africans

Do you wish to have a dream job in an NGO? have you never left like doing something else apart from your regulary kind of job and focus more on the HUMAN side of life? Then maybe this NGO job is just right for you.

A well established international non governmental organisations is in need of dedicated staff for employment in various positions. They are currently recruiting staff from major countries of the world for fast employment.

If think you are ready to take up this great job of service then you need to act really fast by visiting

http://www.drk.de/alt/stellenboerse/angebote int/

ENGINEERING VACANCY


JOB VACANCIES AT JULIUS BERGER WEST AFRICA PLC

Head Office

Berger Junction

Utako District

Abuja F.C.T.

Nigeria

Job inquiry Telephone: +234-703-129-7087

Website: http: //www.julius-berger.com

ATTENTION:

JOB REF: JBN 761/08

Client/employer: Julius Berger Nigeria Plc.

Recruitment agency: Julius Berger Nigeria Plc Public Relations Department

Attention: Sir or Madam

At Julius Berger Nigeria we specialize in engineering works for professionals engaged in Nigeria interestingly, we are recruiting new professional, who are keen to consider the right opportunity for the right people.

We listen carefully to what is important to you with regards to you, your family and lifestyle.

DETAILS:

JULIUS BERGER NIGERIA PLC ; with the mandate to recruit expatriate services employees' for the fulfillment of contracts with Nigeria Federal and States government including all other private investors we work for" in Nigeria, seek to write your consent Directly from our labour consultants based on recent expatriate vacancies with our company.

JULIUS BERGER NIGERIA PLC intends to invite prime experienced individuals/expatriates capable of rendering expertise services in fields below:

a) Petroleum Engineering

b) Drilling Services

c) Civil Engineering

d) Computer/Network Engineering

e) Architect Engineering

f) Marine Engineering

g) Mechanical Engineering

h) Electrical Engineering

I) Electronics- Telecommunication Engineering

j) Software Engineer

k) Project Managers and Business Analyst.

L) Medical Doctor

M) Nurse

N) Front Office Staff/ Secretarial/Computer Operator

O) Security

P) Service engineers

Q) Project Manager

R) Hotel/Restaurant Workers

S) Advertising (Advertising/PR/Events)

T) Structural Engineers

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

A cooperate project management team, engineering, procurement, construction, transportation and installation, safety, drawing, Designs, Geological services, maintenance, commissioning etc.

Entitlement, Compensation and Benefits packages include;

. A very attractive net salary paid in US$ Sterling or Euro equivalent

Depending on employee's home country and currency preference.

. Quality single or family housing accommodation in company community.

. Free medical care in Nigeria for employee and family.

. Excellent educational assistance benefits with family status employment.

. Paid airfares allowing full flexibility with holiday travel.

. Personal effects shipment and excess baggage allowances.

. Full access to some to some of the finest and social recreational facilities in Nigeria.

CONTRACT DURATION:

Level 1: 12 Months, (One Year) and renewable for permanent only on satisfactory performance by employee. Level 2: Full time interested candidates must have not less than 2 years experience in any of the above listed fields. Paying attention candidates should forward their resumes/CV with verifiable reference(s).

Posted 26/07/2009

Mechanical Project Engineer (Ref: OZ28705-19-83)

Needed Now - Project Engineer, Mechanical

recruiter : Executive Recruitment Services

salary : £20,000 to £40,000 per year

location : Hertfordshire

job term : Permanent/Full-time

benefits : Excellent!

reference : OZ28705-19-83

contact : Octavia Zaccardelli

A global leader in aerospace, defence and related services is now searching for an enthusiastic, motivated Mechanical Project Engineer to join the Industrialisation team.

Commutable Locations: Hitchin, Watford, Stevenage, Milton Keynes, Hemel Hempstead, North London, Luton, Bedfordshire

The Mechanical Project Engineer will be required to work alongside both the Structure and Propulsion Product Managers in there activities. He / She will be part of the Industrialisation Team. The Industrialisation 's role is to manage all activities outside the scope of on-going projects. As such, this includes such tasks as leadership of specific Product Development programmes, proposals, management of monthly Product CCBs, and maintenance of definition and qualification.

The right candidate should come from an engineering background with good familiarity of Mechanical / Thermal / Propulsion aspects of satellite design. He / She need to have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with senior management in UK, France and Germany.

A fantastic opportunity and depending on the level of experience, opportunities exists for either a position supporting the above managers or a higher position, taking direct responsibility for a range tasks.

If you are an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer looking for a new and exciting challenge. look no further!

To apply for this job, please visit the website below to upload your CV immediately.

www.jobsearch.co.uk

Please note: We strongly recommend that you do not provide your bank account details or any other personal financial information when applying for a job.

Posted 27/07/2009


Project Engineer (Ref: SP9974)

Job Title: Project Engineer (Contract)
Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: Contract Rates - Negotiable

Brief Description

Our client requires a high calibre Project Engineer to ensure the smooth transition from design, through procurement to realisation of flight hardware to delivery.

The ideal candidate will be an approachable team player with self-confidence and also be self-reliant

Required Experience

• Liaise with team leaders on a regular basis to ensure resource availability and correct resource application
• Clearly communicate project goals to team leaders and project team
• Co-ordinate internal design reviews/updates
• Lead project team to identify and mitigate technical risks
• Prepare technical documentation and reports as required for both internal and customer review
• Provide updates to the project schedule as required by the Project Manager.
• Support project manager in forecasting future resource requirements
• Direct participation in customer reviews and meetings

Education

Essential
• Degree or equivalent in electronics or RF/Microwave Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a high technology environment
• Must be self-disciplined, enthusiastic and display high levels of initiative
• Good communication skills
• Calm approach to problem solving
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Desirable
• Broad technical knowledge of both electronics and RF/Microwave Engineering
• Experience in space procurement contracts
• Familiarity with space PA requirements
• Knowledge of project planning techniques

The Company

Our client is a market leader in the development and manufacture of high technology solutions for use in the Aerospace and space Industry.

F10

The F10 Group offers the services of an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and the services of an Employment Business for contract recruitment.

To apply for this job, please visit the website below to upload your CV immediately.

www.jobsearch.co.uk

Please note: We strongly recommend that you do not provide your bank account details or any other personal financial information when applying for a job.

Posted 27/07/2009


Environmental Project Engineer - Stevenage (Ref: CCD896-142)

Environmental Project Engineer (Vibration / Climatic Test experience)

recruiter :
Silicon Valley Consultants Ltd
salary :
£35,000 to £45,000 per year
location :
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
job term :
Permanent/Full-time
benefits :
£Negotiable + Fantastic Benefits
reference :
CCD896-142
contact :
Carl Delaney
posted on :
27/07/09 at 10:46
deadline :
28/08/2009

Huge Multinational Defence Organisation based in Stevenage are looking to recruit an Environmental Project Engineer to undertake a full range of Environmental engineering activities within the environmental skill area, supplying specialist advice and support across the department and projects as appropriate.

Please note: That you will need to be able gain Security Clearance to SC (Secret) level if you are not already cleared.

Previous Defence or Aerospace experience is essential for this position.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Providing support in Writing Environmental Requirement Specifications (ERSs), including Proving Plans and Proving Requirements in support of product development.
* Providing assessment of all relevant environmental requirements and their interpretation into design and test levels for the complete product and for its sub-systems, while maintaining overall consistency of logic and approach across projects
* Technical management of the environmental programme, including support to reliability growth and related activities, and preparing compliance statements for Project, sub-system Design Authorities and the Customer.
* Applying technical knowledge in a range of simulation techniques (including data acquisition, signal processing & analysis tools) as well as climatic, shock & vibration and Structural Mechanical & fatigue testing
* Providing support in the measurement and analysis of operational environments including field trials and flight data analysis) in support of Requirements Specification development
* Providing knowledge in all aspects of measurement instrumentation (including temperature, humidity, acceleration, velocity, stress/strain, solar radiation, acoustic noise, etc
* Providing expertise in requirements management in support of Certification

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Successful and timely delivery of objectives
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
The ability to think and develop solutions to complex technical problems.
Provision of technical liaison
Broadening Environmental expertise by formal training and on the job training
Positive (enthusiastic and energetic) approach to new tasks

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
* Understanding environmental life cycle
* Knowledge of DEF STANs or related specs relevant to discipline.
* Knowledge of Vibration and Climatic test techniques and systems
* Knowledge of Test and Measurement Instrumentation
* knowledge of signal processing and analysis
* Good communication skills all levels both verbally and in writing.
* Health and Safety knowledge



To apply for this job, please visit the website below to upload your CV immediately.

www.jobsearch.co.uk

Please note: We strongly recommend that you do not provide your bank account details or any other personal financial information when applying for a job.

Posted 27/07/2009





Civil Engineering Manager (Ref: ST/ENM/10060)

recruiter :
Rec-Solutions.Com Ltd.
salary :
£45,000 to £50,000 per year
location :
Ashford Kent
job term :
Permanent/Full-time
benefits :
Pension, Healthcare
reference :
ST/ENM/10060
contact :
Sanjay Tailor


Civil Engineering Manager

Our Client is a leading consultancy within Engineering mainly involved within the environment construction and supervision of construction projects across the world, currently they are looking to assign a Civil Engineering Manager - Environmental/ Engineering Manger who has had significant experience within Civil Engineering, EIA Reports, Marine Work and supervision of environmental issues on offshore projects.
Ideally we are looking for a Civil Engineer with Post Graduate degree in Environmental Engineering or a similar discipline who has proven themselves over the years with at least 5 -10 years of practical experience of some of the following :

Investigating sites with pollution, base line studies, EIA studies, monitoring of environmental impact.

My client undertakes major dredging and marine projects so experience within these areas would be of interest but not essential along with experience of monitoring off shore projects more focused on the environment side would be beneficial.
Responsibilities

You will be required to prepare EIA reports as a Civil Engineer and manage environmental monitoring on major offshore projects. Along with having excellent grammar and communication skills, you will be responsible for preparing key documentation throughout all projects.

You will be working alongside a team of 35 highly experienced engineers who pride themselves with excellent customer care and have come together to provide integrated services in the design, construction and supervision of projects.

As you can see you will be playing Key Part and Key role within the company at all times.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineer to join a small leading consultancy at the forefront of their industry, they have been providing a second to none service for many years, with this opportunity my client is looking for someone to add value at this important time of their development and expansion program, if you feel you have most of the above, seeking a new challenge then I look forward to your application.

You must be living in the UK!! Please take note of this before you apply!

For the Civil Engineering Manager role please send your CV



To apply for this job, please visit the website below to upload your CV immediately.

www.jobsearch.co.uk

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Posted 27/07/2009













Saturday, July 25, 2009

TELECOMMUNICATION VACANCY

Qualtech Asia Sdn. Bhd.

QualTech Asia is a IT Consulting Services company that helps clients mitigate the risk associated with developing and deploying complete enterprise-wide client/server and e-business solutions with consultants that specialise in:

a.Software Performance Monitoring and Testing
b.Enterprise Application Integration/System Integration
c.Data Cleansing

QualTech’s focus is to comfort the customer from the spasms of technology management and operations by enabling world-class end-to-end integrated systems operational for our customers. At QualTech, we empower our customers to build, grow and profit by focusing on their core business and competencies to achieve competitive advantage via our Information Technology Optimization (ITO) approach.

Internship for Computer/IT Students
(Kuala Lumpur)

During the internship period, you will be exposed to these areas:

Responsibilities:

  • Domain knowledge in Core Banking Application
  • Software Testing
  • Using of automated Testing Tools - Test Management/Functional Testing
  • Teamwork and Leadership
  • Hands on training

Requirements:

  • Candidate must possess or currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent.
  • 3 Internship duration of 6 month(s).

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit your applications online. Only short listed candidates will be notified.

QualTech Asia Sdn. Bhd.
No.21-2, Jalan Damar SD 15/1,
Bandar Sri Damansara, 52200 Kuala Lumpur
Telephone: 6-03-62728840
Fax: 6-03-62729691


MTN NIGERIA

MTN Nigeria is seeking an experienced professional to function in the role of DISASTER RECOVERY SPECIALIST
Division: Information System (IS)
Reporting to: GM IS Services

Qualification(s):
• First degree in any discipline preferably Computer Science or equivalent
• ITIL, Disaster Recovery Certification.
• Masters degree in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage
• ITIL Manager Certificate will be an added advantage.

Experience & Training
8 years comprising:
• 4 – 6 years experience working in an Enterprise Telecoms environment
• 3 years experience in Business continuity planning and implementation
• 2 – 4 years experience at management / Supervisory level
• 3 years experience in Disaster Recovery, Planning, Documentation and Testing
• Experience and knowledge of various hardware platforms, operating systems and applications currently in use in the industry
• Practical experience of disaster recovery methods and techniques

Method of Application:
Please apply online @ www.mtnonline.com/careers and send CV.


Closing Date: 4th August 2009



SOJISON INC.

Sijison Inc., an internet software company that provides a distinct and innovative array of business management services and solutions is need of a PHP DEVELOPER/PROGRAMMER.

Responsibilities include:
• Analysis, design, and implement System views of new business applications.
• Developing transaction based web application using PHP and OS Commerce framework.
• Participate in the entire lifecycles of software development from requirement analysis and design through to development and deployment.
• Provides technical and database support to the development team

Requirements:
• Must have Laptop
• Strong Experience using HTML and PHP
• Knowledge application design – Graphic Design
• Knowledge of OS-Commerce, Joomla, E-commerce and Web Services.
• Familiarity with RDBMS, Oracle and MySQL.
• Configuration of Application Servers, (Apache, Tomcat, Weblogic)
• Knowledge of CPanel, PHP Admin
• Nigerian only

Method of Application:
Please email your resume to: career@sojison.com Quote your name and salary expectations in the email and also send your sample project portfolio to the same address.
Location: Lagos,
Start Date: 2nd August 2009
Website: www.sojison.com


Closing Date: 28th July 2009

BANKING AND FINANCE VACANCY

SALES DIRECTOR

Reference:
0246225
Employer:
Michael Page
Location:
South Africa
Salary:
£80000 - £10000

Job Details

Our Client is looking to hire a Sales Director for their financial services business in South Africa

Role description
Lead the South African sales force in the building and development of existing and new direct sales channels. Specific duties will include:
• Strategically direct and manage the sales team to achieve business targets.
• Design, implement and facilitate annual, 3-year and 5-year sales plans for the Company.
• Supervise market research and implement a sales strategy that is within the budget, resources and capabilities of the Company.
• Lead in the development of strategies and processes within the division.
• Control the effective and efficient provision of sales across the business ensuring high quality of service and output.
• Develop and manage the sales budget.
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and partners.
• Manage people, performance issues, disciplinary measures and evaluation of team.
• Analyse the market potential and profitability of various products

Who we're looking for
Ideally you will be a South African national who has a strong track record of achievement in the UK or European market and be looking to make a move home.You will have a strong product based background with ideally exposure to white labelling and distribution channels. Entrepreneurial by nature and driven to succeed, you will excel in this young and vibrant culture..

About our client
Our Client is a hugely successful entrepreneurial South African Insurance business who are looking to grow domestically and globally. They are looking to hire highly talented individuals who can grow their business.

What's on offer
£80,000 - £100,000 + Benefits+Relocation

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 0207 269 2592. Job Ref: 13059962
Your application will be sent to James Crilley.


MARKETING OFFICER

Law Union And Rock Insurance Plc is an indigenous and rapidly expanding insurance Company with expertise spanning over 5 decades.
Due to expansion and repositioning, we are recruiting young, talented and highly motivated people with good client focus and aggressive marketing drive to fill the positions of MARKETING OFFICERS (Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Warri).

Applicants should:
• Be self motivated.
• Have strong communication skills
• Possess a minimum qualification of OND,
• With 3 years working experience
• Not be less than 25 years
• Have experience in sales (Retail marketing in insurance business or brokerage firms will be an added advantage.)

Applications should be sent on-line to:insuredirec@lur-ng.com OR to:
Head Retail Marketing
Law Union and Rock Insurance
14, Hughes Avenue,
Alagomeji,
Yaba,
Lagos

Closing Date: 2nd of October 2008.

OIL AND GAS VACANCY

SALES ENGINEER

Description:

Develop and serve new and existing customers with full telecommunicaiton solutions, navigation and fire and gas system.
Effective sourcing and procurement of various kinds of materials through different channels that comply with the customer`s requirements.
Achieve high sales target and monthly sales quota.
Sales and Project Management for multiple projects
including Completed Telecommunication system
GMDSS, EMMS, PAGA, CCTV, TVRO, VSAT,
NDB, PABX,
Meet customer to discuss Technical Clarification Conceptualize new ideas to include to sell for the company
Providing accurate forecast on monthly and yearly sales. Delivery forecast on existing projects

Location: Singapore
Type: Full-time
Reference: js_salesengr
Salary: US2000 to USD2100 (per month)
Contact:
Phone: 0065-6438-5333



SUBSEA PROJECT ENGINEER

Description:

Subsea Project Engineers required for a multi billion dollar LNG project based in Perth, Western Australia.

Our client a highly successful business globally and within Australia has an immediate requirement for a number of skilled subsea project engineers with knowlege of subsea and project engineering.

These will be long term roles based in Western Australia providing full relocation for successful candidate and family.

If this role is of interest please apply below for more information,

Location: Austrailia

Type: Full-time

Reference: MW100509AL

Salary: US100 to USD250 (per annum)

Contact:

Phone: 0061-8-9426-7400






Oando Plc a Nigeria Indigenous Oil and Gas company is in need of qualified and dedicated staff to fill the following outlined vacancies in their company:
The Oil giant in currently shopping for the following candidates-

-Projects Environment Health Safety And Quality Manager:
Candidate must posses a good University Degree In Engineering, Quality Management Or Sciences With A Minimum Of 2.2.
Applicant must have Negotiation Skills And Firmness
Relationship Management Especially With Regulatory Officials
Applicant must be experienced in Facilitation/Training
Oil & Gas Industry Experience is also need for this job
Strategic Thinking is an asset.
The right candidate must be good in problem Solving & Decision Making
He needs to have a good Risk Management skill
He must have or posses Goal Orientation / Aggressiveness
He must be a team Leadership

-Security Officer :
Candidate must have a university degree
Must be a time manager
Must be very active and fast to response
Must be a very dedicated worker and staff of the company
Must have a fair skill in relationship and team building

For immediate application for the above list vacancies please visit the company's website or forward your CV to :
jobs@oandoplc.com
http://www.oandoplc.com


CV WRITING TIPS

CV WRITNG TIPS

Areas covered in this article:

1. The mechanics of producing a decent CV
2. The thought process behind a good CV

I want to simplify the subject by keeping away from jargon and concentrating on what a CV is actually for.

When I started writing CVs for a living we were just moving from the age of the stencil to DTP and photocopying on expensive paper – CVs looked better but they were still very formal in content.

Since then we have come a long way in terms of what it is possible to say to promote yourself and the CV as a way of applying for work is still evolving and changing. There are no absolute rules, so please accept this as merely a way to stimulate your own creativity in the matter.

1 - The mechanics of producing a decent CV

What MUST appear in your CV

  • well structured information about your experience, skills, knowledge and potential that is appropriate to the level and type of role you will be applying for – a CV must position you properly and immediately resonate with recruitment professionals
  • that is all; there are no other rules; - you can write a CV well, you can write a CV badly or you can stand head and shoulders above all the other candidates by preparing a brilliant CV

Even if you already have a CV it would be wise to allow plenty of time, trial and error to turn it into a remarkable document that puts you uniquely ahead of the other candidates. There is no point in doing this if you do not do it well.

Writing a CV well means:

  1. Including the kind of information that matches the type and level of job that you plan to apply for in such a way that recruiters find you interesting as a candidate
  2. Selecting where to place your emphasis: it could be knowledge and education (recent graduate, for example); it could be results; it could be intangibles such as changing organisational culture – this depends on what stage you are in life and what type of professional roles you have
  3. (For examples see section 2 below)
  4. Prioritising your information so that what is most important catches attention first, so that you do not look naïve enough to focus on trivia and so that the detail is left for them to ask at your interview
  5. Including enough evidence of what you have to offer to appear convincing and professional, without boring people to death or sounding like a job definition
  6. Stretching yourself in terms of the way you write and the words you use: the CV has its own grammar that need not use sentences and paragraphs but if you think of a recruitment consultant writing a very concise report about you - then you will not go far wrong
  7. Choosing an attractive style, which means simplicity: avoid boxes, graphics, templates in your WP programme, photos (unless you are a performer) and get your fonts right (Tahoma and Verdana are the best when you email your CV to recruiters and you can use 9.5 point size to give yourself space)
  8. Testing and checking your new document: try your CV out on friends and partners and have at least one person proof-read it; there is no room for error and spell-checkers do not find every mistake; switch off your grammar checker because it does not apply to CVs at all

2 - The thought process behind a good CV

Before you ever write any kind of application it would help to pause, take out a clean sheet of paper and write the title: What do I want them to know about me?

Forget about your personality: do not tell them you are enthusiastic, tenacious, good at teamwork and kind to lost kittens! You can send these messages, but it must be in a professional way:

Example: I want to tell them that I am such a good sales manager that my team has consistently over-performed despite the industry downturn and adverse factors such as a delay in new product launches.

Example: I want recruiters to know that the ways of dealing with people that I set up have made it possible for this organisation to hold together despite the merger and subsequent redundancies.

For the moment, pay no heed whatsoever to the form of words; simply note down the most important messages that would impress someone who might recruit you.

Now take these messages and mould them into recruitment language

Remove the personalisation such as “I”, “my”, “our” and “we” – and then try to think like a journalist in your approach. What might a good headline about one of your skills be saying?

Example: Accomplished sales professional, with a track record of year-on-year over target, achieved even against a climate of sector decline…

Once you have isolated a core message you can substantiate it, either in bullet points straight away if this is the main introduction to your CV, or when you come to describe your most important, most recent job. In general, I prefer my bullet points and headlines to form a coherent story rather than appearing as brash claims that don’t connect with evidence.

Example:

Accomplished sales professional, with a track record of year-on-year over target:

· Four times promoted within 5 years; national award winner 4 times.

· Average +6% against an industry norm of –4%.

· Large network of accounts managed with almost no fall-out.

· Innovative approach has led to success in developing new business.

· Methodology has been the pattern for rest of the UK sales force; invited trainer and mentor.

· Stand-in for Sales Director/Key Account Manager with understanding of both these roles.

(note that I have used capital letters and full stops for these bullet points; whether you do or not is entirely a matter of taste – they are NOT proper sentences)

What this example begins to achieve is that it makes a large claim and then corroborates it with different kinds of evidence, expressed intelligently, giving this candidate a chance to fit in all the expected buzzwords.

The example above could be the opening summary for a sales professional ready to make a big leap into senior management, for example.

Separating and clarifying your messages

The first element that a recruiter will take notice of in your CV should not really be the trivia about where you live, how old you are and what schools you went to. Far better to create a brief sketch of yourself that positions you at the right level so that the reader knows at once that you are a relevant candidate for the job.

If you do this well you will probably never need alternate versions of your CV for different applications because your main message will be so clear and on target. If you happen to locate a job with a different emphasis all you need change is the tone of the opening summary or the application letter you send with your CV.

When you come to describing your jobs you are looking to build a story of your career in which the strongest, most recent experience has priority and the rest of the story goes back in time without repeating the minor roles over and over. Here I am using the same information as in the previous example, arranged in a different way.

Example:

SOLUTARY VOLUTIONS UK LTD. SINCE 1996
Sales Manager, Volutions Division promotion 1999
(previously Assistant Sales Manager 1998; Team Leader 1997; Sales Executive on joining)

· Leader of a dedicated sales team of 15 with dotted line influence over technical input to the process of developing high value, long term accounts (average value £300K pa.); control of a £1m budget.

· Four times promoted within 5 years; national award winner 4 times; average +6% against an industry norm of –4%.

· Then you would go on to describe the actual roles and evolution of roles with this employer in slightly more detail but not too many more bullet points.

Then tackle the previous job, treated in a similar way but more briefly…

Summary:

There is only one top tip on CV writing and everything else follows from it: that tip is to think as carefully about the document you are creating for your own career as you would if you had to prepare a very important presentation for a client or report for the boss. Don’t rush at it in hope; find the professional inside yourself and let your application reflect that power.