The Elevator
A blog to elevate your resume, job search & career to the top floor!
How to write an email cover letter
by 
Paul Drury
Writing appropriate emails is vital for effective job search communication. Sending an email cover letter is required in most job search processes, so how does a candidate make the most of the opportunity to sell themselves?
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Published in CV Help
Looking to grab a hiring manager’s attention? Using powerful action verbs for your CV is the answer. Let’s take a look at more than 250 words you can use on your application and how to use them. Here’s what you need to know to get started.
Published in CV Help
by 
Debbie Bride
Not enough experience to pursue that great job? Or no experience at all? That’s not necessarily a problem if you have a convincing CV objective. This blog will show you how.
Published in Job Interview
by Paul Drury
Most answers to behavioural questions during competency interviews tend to be long and rambling. The STAR interview technique helps a candidate to focus on the details that matter most to a potential employer.
Published in Job Interview
There is a direct correlation between the quality of teaching and educational outcomes. The following teaching interview questions will separate the best from the rest.
Published in Career
Learning how to introduce yourself professionally is a real skill. Whether you’re having a job interview or networking, you need to get this short speech down. Read our simple guide to perfect it quickly and easily.
Published in CV Help
by 
Emily Stoker
First impressions matter. Choosing the best font for your CV is a quick way to show recruiters you mean business. Check out our expert guide on how to get it right.
Published in CV Help
by Paul Drury
Soft skills are the behavioural fuel of your career stories; but sharing them on your CV is no simple matter. We explore how to include them.
Published in Cover Letter
by Paul Drury
If you’re struggling to write a cover letter with no experience to show, never fear! This blog will help you create a compelling argument for your employment no matter your background.
Published in Cover Letter
Candidates don’t have an automatic right to a hiring manager’s time. The start of a cover letter should give their future boss a compelling reason to read further.
Published in CV Help
An attractive CV headline hooks potential employers in seconds. This blog offers dozens of examples for great CV headlines to make you stand out and help you land that job.
Published in CV Help
Customising your CV for the ATS scanners in use at most companies is an essential part of completing your job application. We’ll show you how to increase your chances of passing this crucial test.
