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Career Coach CV/Resume Writer by Rob Ridout

Rob Ridout has over 25 years experience as a headhunter. In 2008 he published his book CVforLIfe - the ultimate career advice book. His career coaching business has flourished and now offers Career coaching, Career Counselling and CV and resume writing services. He works with universities such as GIBS and Monash to offer some of the highest caliber career coaching.

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- January 03, 2020

https://www.forbes.com/sites/josephliu/2018/04/30/personal-brand-work/#6293d50e7232

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Resume VS Detail CV - the ultimate showdown

- July 12, 2018

Resume VS Detail CV - the ultimate showdown by Rob Ridout www.yourcvforlife.com So what is the difference, you ask. Actually, it is simple. The resume is a one or two pager and the detailed CV is the old school four to six pager. Yes, six pages. So that was an easy answer but when to use what document is a slightly more complicated issue. But of course not impossible to understand. Here are some of my guidelines. When applying for any role read the advertisement carefully. Most recruiters and especially HR managers will request either a Resume or Detail CV. As with most advertised roles, there is usually an overwhelming response from applicants; the HR manager will ask for a resume rather than a Detail CV as to ensure that they spend less time screening and more time shortlisting. Remembering again that most HR practitioners loath recruitment and try around spending to much time on this very mundane task. “Loading” your resume When applying for a ro

2018 Talent Salesman - Fact or Fiction?

- December 30, 2017

Rob Ridout Career Coach CV Writer 2017 - The world changed. For talent around the world, the dream had come true...choice! In the dark ages, we found our jobs in print newspapers. Recruiters and companies advertised their roles in alphabetical order on uncoated paper. We waited patiently every week for these large publications to release their staffing inserts. The ultimate problem! A single communicator (the recruiter) speaking to an audience who had no opportunity to speak back let alone ask questions. Just press the send button on the fax and hope for the best. That's right - the good old fax. (Another soon to be outlawed technology dinosaur) This was the world where the headhunter reigned supreme, with the ability to find and sell their opportunities in a space where top talent indeed was “hard to find.” The golf course became the place to be seen - the ultimate hunting ground, the extended boardroom. Even the newspapers such as the Sunday times had teams of design

Attitude! The key to the right career move.

- January 14, 2018

Attitude! The key to the right career move. by Rob Ridout Rob Ridout - CVforLife career coaching CV writer The job market remains a massive black hole for most individuals. So before you are even in the job market, you are tied down with this dark cloud of pessimism, lined with the possibility of a long drawn out process of bleeding through the eyes. Really? You are going to be moving jobs a few more times in your career lifespan so get your attitude right before it gets the better of you. So there are some basics that I try to teach all my clients when they enter the market. These principles are critical to your entire employment process. However, some are more efficiently used at the initial part of entering the job market and then other principles focus on the actual engagement process such as interviews all that nasty stuff. Become the opportunist Go and read one of my previous articles on this critical subject. http://yourcvforlife.blogspot.co.

Get your CV/Resume/LinkedIn profile re-written today!

- January 29, 2018

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Skype - getting it right!

- March 23, 2018

Skype - getting it right! by Rob Ridout Skype can be a nightmare for many people, looking at the screen not knowing what your interviewer is thinking is just too much for many people. Here are some practical tips on how to rule in your Skype interview. Create Your Set. You want to make sure you angle your computer correctly and sit with a proper basic background behind you. Try to avoid interviews in your bedroom or with big art behind the walls. Pick a quiet place to interview without an elaborate backdrop so that you can be the focal point on the screen. Test your technology Do a technical check before your online interview begins to make sure that your internet connection is stable enough to avoid dropouts and poor sound and picture quality. Consider setting up a dedicated external lapel or desktop mic if your built-in mic sounds muffled. Have a list of links to a resume or portfolio ready to copy and paste if re

This is the skills you need to have!

Great article on top skills This list is great and as an experienced headhunter, I feel these skills are very important for anybody who is serious about considering growing their skill base especially when considering a move into a more senior role. https://www.careers24.com/career-advice/career-growth/21-skills-you-need-to-earn-big-bucks-20160913? utm_source=Careers24&utm_medium=Content For a free assessment on your CV - robert@cvforlife.co.za or visit my website www.yourcvforlife.com Rob assists his clients as a career coach and CV/Resume writer. His business CVforLife based in Johannesburg offers career coaching services and career counselling as well as CV and resume writing services . #CareerCoach#CVwriter#ExecutiveCVwriter#Resumewriter#LinkedInwriter#Employability

Stupid Interview questions

- February 18, 2018

Read a great article on stupid interview questions... https://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2014/03/13/10-stupid-interview-questions-and-how-to-answer-them/#43775a2e29dc

LinkedIn Workforce Trends 2017

- January 04, 2018

As LinkedIn continues to grow its database of user information workforce trends start to emerge that could add massive value to way stakeholders in the employment sector conceptualise products and services. I found this article to be very insightful and the trends that Jeff speaks highlights will surely start to shape what LinkedIn will look like in the future. An excellent read. At the eighth-annual Talent Connect in Nashville, LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner shared his view on the most important trends impacting the global workforce. “There are really three themes that are worth calling out,” Weiner said. “AI and automation, the skills gap, and the rise of independent work.” Those three trends will transform the way employers hire, develop and retain talent. And it’s important for all professionals and companies to prepare for these trends to maximize the potential of the global workforce, Weiner said. https://learning.linkedin.com/blog/future-skills/linkedin-s-ceo-on-t

Read my latest article in the FINWEEK!

- February 16, 2018

Read my latest article in the FINWEEK! https://www.fin24.com/Finweek/Featured/attitude-is-key-to-making-the-right-career-move-20180214

- November 18, 2019

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