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Jan 2019
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#64 How to Write a Brilliant CV

THE SQUIGGLY CAREER
About this episode
January is the busiest time of the year for job applications, which makes it a good time to be getting your CV in order. Polishing off your CV isn’t just about getting a new job though. In this week’s podcast Helen and Sarah talk about how the process of updating your CV can help you to be clearer on what you’re great at and how that creates value. Listen and get their top 5 tips on how to write a brilliant CV. Head over to amazingif.com to access all links and resources mentioned.

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