Should You Include all of Your Employment History in a CV

Writing a CV can be a daunting part of any job application, but it is also one of the most important parts of it. Writing a great CV is essential, and what you want to focus on to do this is making it concise and to the point; 1 or 2 pages long is typically the right length, but it can be longer for more technical and skilled professions.

A very important part of any CV is your employment history. It can be difficult deciding what to include and what not to and how much detail to go into, but generally speaking you want to include all of the jobs you’ve had, but only go into greater detail for the jobs which were more important and/or relevant to the one you’re currently applying to. It is very important that you include all of the jobs you’ve had and the duration of the employment, as any gap in employment is going to be a bit of a red flag for any prospective employer.

Don’t lie in your job application

A lot of mistakes are regularly made in job applications, and one of the most severe is lying on an application. Whether the lie is about employment history, academic qualifications, or even somebody deciding to write their own reference, the lie can be easily found out, resulting in the liar losing their job and even having their reputation destroyed. Some even risk getting charged and sued for fraud.

An ideal job application for both employers and employees is one which demonstrates clearly and concisely the unique skills of the applicant. This means that some embellishment is okay, and brushing over some of the less desirable characteristics is as well, but lying is still a big red flag. Being honest can help an employer form a correct impression of how good of a worker you are, so that when the job begins they don’t have any nasty surprises.

Asking Your Boss For Further Career Opportunities

One of the risks with getting comfortable in a professional position is that your career could end up stagnating, with you getting neither additional training or opportunities to better your career. You have a few options if you’ve found yourself in this position, such as looking for additional expertise in your career outside of work, changing your career entirely, or what would be my best recommendation; asking your employer for advice on what you can do.

Employers can also grow satisfied with somebody who is doing a great job in their current position, so it can be important that you indicate that you are looking forward to additional responsibilities and promotions and wage increases. This display of ambition needs to be managed, as you don’t want to come off as too strong, but it is absolutely necessary.

Some businesses will offer you training courses where you can learn new skills and more expertise in your field, while others will give you more responsibilities and see how you handle it. It really just comes down to what the business model is, but remember, you still need to ask your boss for more opportunities to develop.

Looking for New Employees By Yourself or Outsourcing to a Recruitment Agency – A Comparison (pt 2)

If you’re trying to find new staff then it can be a difficult and time consuming process. In instances where people looking for a job in your business aren’t easy to find, or whom don’t fit your job description closely enough, then going to a recruitment agency could be your best option.

A recruitment agency has a number of advantages over an in-house recruitment program, even if the cost can be a negative in the eyes of many businesses. As a business, your ability to recruit depends largely upon there being a big supply of potential staff members, but a recruitment agency is less limited in situations where this isn’t the case. They have a greater understanding of the various job seeking forums around; they have an understanding of how to find and approach people who are in work but unsatisfied; and they’re more likely to be approached by these people as well.

The cost of recruitment can be quite high, but there are a number of insurance methods which most recruitment agencies provide so that any money you do spend with them is guaranteed to be spent wisely. Often times, the money you pay a recruitment agency is dependent upon how long the employee lasts in the position; so if you employed somebody expecting one thing only to discover the reality of their abilities is completely different to those expectations, letting them go as quickly as possible could mean massive savings with your recruitment spending.

Looking for New Employees By Yourself or Outsourcing to a Recruitment Agency – A Comparison (pt 1)

There are a number of pros and cons when it comes to looking for employees by yourself and going to a recruitment agency for help. As a business, it is understandable why you’d want to avoid going to a recruitment agency for as long as possible, as recruitment can be a costly venture. Meanwhile, going to a recruitment agency can massively increase your chances of finding highly qualified, ideal staff members.

It is understandable why businesses want to avoid spending money on recruitment, but deciding on whether it is necessary can be quite a complex decision. You know if it is avoidable by how competitive the employment market is in your industry; if it is very competitive then you should be able to find a lot of people looking for work and it will be quite easy to find potential employees, meanwhile if it is uncompetitive then most of those in your line of work will likely already be employed, so it can be very difficult. In the event of an uncompetitive employment market, making as much noise as possible is the best way to get people through the door, which likely means hiring a recruitment agency.

 

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