ADVICE: JOB HUNTING Sarah says... Whatever level you're at, ❛landing a new job means facing fierce competition and the more you can personalise your application, the better. Make sure every CV you send is different and laser-targeted to the job you're applying for. Better still, try to speak to the person who' ll be carrying out the interviews - or their PA - so when you send in your application you can write "Thanks for your time earlier...", or "As discussed earlier..." It's key to stand out in their minds from other applicants. ❜ CV buzzwords: good vs bad Clichés, jargon and buzzwords should have no place on your CV. Not only are they a turnoff for recruiters, but they're so generic they won't set you apart (apart from for the wrong reasons). Here's how to swap any selfcongratulatory wording for modest yet powerful words and phrases that let your accomplishments speak for themselves: Ditch Go-getter. Think outside of the box. Synergy. Interface. Go-to person. Results-driven. Ambitious. Dynamic. Include Achieved. Improved. Trained. Managed. Created. Influenced. Ideas. Launched. J O B S & C A R E E R S /// 0 3 5