Posted on 28 Sep, 2021

After delving into the history of recruitment agencies in our last blog, we thought we'd carry on with the theme and look at the good old CV. Whether you’re applying for a new job position or building the foundations of a new career path, a well-crafted CV is usually your first step to winning a recruiter's favour and landing yourself an interview.

But before you start writing the perfect CV, it might be of interest to know the origins of the CV and the history behind this necessary document. So, who wrote the first CV, and how did they generate this idea in the first place?

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Posted on 29 Mar, 2021

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Posted on 13 Oct, 2020

So, you’ve uploaded your CV to Careers in Design and applied for one of the job vacancies on our website. What happens next?

First of all, every single application we process is carefully vetted by a member of our staff – a genuine, flesh-and-blood human being. While some recruitment agencies rely on keyword software and other technological shortcuts, we believe that every application deserves the personal touch. Even if you receive an automated reply through the job board, you can rest assured that a member of the Careers in Design team will give your application a thorough read through.

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Posted on 29 Aug, 2018

If you’re hoping to have your pick of the interior design jobs available at Careers in Design, your first step is to produce an eye-catching CV that will hook any prospective employer.

So make it good.

A strong opening paragraph will detail your core skills and demonstrate a multi-faceted approach to interior design. You should show your knowledge of design, in both theory and in practice, as well as demonstrating your ability to communicate effectively with clients, team-mates and management. A quick overview of your career in design will be expected, as well as any experience in beneficial backgrounds, such as project management and administration. Keep your opening profile to fewer than 150 well-chosen words and refrain from using s... Continue reading >

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