CV template by Michael Cheary Looking for a new role, but not sure your current CV is up to the job? If you’re starting from scratch, writing a great CV can seem like a significant and time-consuming task. And even if you’ve had previous experience of writing CVs, you might still be making the mistake of using the same one for every job. We’ve already covered how to write a CV, and given some CV examples and samples – but to help you increase your chances of success – we’ve put together a handy free CV template: Personal statement Start with a personal statement tailored to the role in question. In terms of structure, consciously try and answer the following questions: Who are you? It’s also a good idea to avoid clichés, and quantify your attributes with specific examples from previous positions/education. How to write a personal statement Personal statement examples Personal statement: dos and don’ts Employment history Then, use your work experience to demonstrate your relevant skills and abilities.
Expand Your Impact (without increasing your hours?) Back in 2003, my otherwise healthy father had a serious myocardial infarction. For days I traveled back and forth from my home to the hospital in Massachusetts, visiting, keeping track of his progress, and advocating on his behalf. Had I been in private practice, or working for a hospital or agency, that would have been devastating to my work schedule and livelihood because I was out for weeks. You see, those working models are based on an hours-for-dollars payment model. There are a lot of problems inherent in this, but one of the most frustrating is that the only way to increase our income is to see more clients . . . and that means working longer hours. Besides the obvious limitation of there only being 24 hours in a day, there’s the equally important consideration of stamina and effectiveness – the harder you work, the more burned out you get. And that’s true even if you use Skype in your practice. Would you like to imagine some other possibilities? Please leave your comment below.
CV Review Services Not sure your CV stands out? With competition for vacancies at an all-time high, having an application that helps set you apart is absolutely vital in just about every industry. In fact, some roles receive so many applications that recruiters spend less than 20 seconds looking at each CV – making every single sentence count. To help make your CV work harder for you, reed.co.uk has partnered with the TopCV to provide you with a free, professional CV review service. What do I get? An in-depth review of your CV, provided by a CV writing expert – completely free of charge. This will include insights on the visual presentation and organisation of your CV, as well advice on the content of the CV itself. You’ll also get feedback on how it will be scanned by the Applicant Tracking Systems, the software that many hiring managers will use to filter applicants. Ready to make your CV stand out? Free CV Review About TopCV They also provide professional CV writing services and written cover letters.
Research By Rebecca Hill Research Fortnight Kudos, an online service set up by publishing consultant Melinda Kenneway and two colleagues, aims to help researchers get their work noticed in an increasingly competitive environment. “The Kudos idea acknowledges that publication is still the heartbeat of research; it’s what people are judged on,” Kenneway says. “We’re in a world where the range of metrics available will grow significantly and researchers must make sure their articles are as widely read as possible.” She says that when the team spoke to researchers about making the most of their papers, it found some to be “very savvy”, whereas others “didn’t have a clue”. Both the Royal Society of Chemistry and publisher Taylor & Francis are backing Kudos’s beta phase, in which the online tools will be developed. “Our platform is good at the moment, but we want to know how to improve it and help authors improve their impact and amplify their voice,” Russell says. « back
How to Prepare for an Interview | Job Interview Tips by Michael Cheary When it comes to an interview, you can never be too prepared… Whether you’re new to job hunting, or you’re a well-practiced interviewee – thorough research and effective preparation is absolutely essential to guarantee interview success. Attempting to ‘wing it’ will only ever end badly (and/or in awkward silences). We’ve already covered telephone interview dos and don’ts and video interview tips, but if you’re invited to a face-to-face interview – here are our top tips on how to prepare: Getting started First things first, you need to know what to prepare for. Aside from giving you an insight into the role and organisation, good interview preparation will also give you some all-important confidence. But what specific preparation should you carry out? 101 interview questions you’ll never fear again The week before the interview Research the company With this knowledge, you’ll be able to add value to the conversation, whilst showing a genuine interest in what they do.
How new UK spouse visa rules turned me into an Englishman in exile | Richard Fabb Think of exiles in modern history, and you think of people forced to live away from where? Castro’s Cuba? Franco’s Spain? Today marks the first anniversary of draconian changes introduced by the British government to visas for foreign spouses brought in by home secretary Theresa May. The changes are barring thousands of British expats around the world from going home. What’s proved to be the most iniquitous change, and gained most attention, is the new financial hurdle – though that alone is not the main problem for me. What is ultimately leaving me exiled is the extension of the probationary period. The long probationary period is meant to make it harder for sham marriages to last, and to be a period in which the applicant can assimilate into society. In their zeal to keep people out, May and her colleagues show no understanding of the emotional and logistical complexity that international relationships face. Me: Hello, I’m being prevented from returning to the UK, I need your help!
How do I write a great CV and covering letter? - BBC Bitesize 14 Ways to Accept Mobile Payments Looking to convert your tablet into a point-of-sale (POS) system for your business? Need a way to accept credit cards on your smartphone? There are dozens of services out there for those in need of simple, mobile solutions for business. Here are 27 mobile payment options for those looking to boost sales and build business with mobile solutions. Apple Pay Apple's new mobile wallet lets customers pay for purchases using their iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus. Apple Pay uses near field communication (NFC) technology, so you'll need a POS system that supports the NFC chip. Flint Mobile You don't need a credit card reader to accept credit cards — just use your smartphone's camera. As a mobile management tool, Flint Mobile can also send invoices for online bill payment, handle cash and checks and manage customized coupons with Apple Passbook integration. The Flint Mobile app is free to download. Square If you're looking for a no-frills approach to mobile credit card processing, then check out Square.
UK spouse immigration rules 'unjustified', High Court says 5 July 2013Last updated at 16:16 ET The judge said it was for the home secretary to decide if any changes should be made to the rules UK family immigration rules are not unlawful but are "onerous... and unjustified", the High Court has ruled. Three claimants had challenged the new measures which set earnings thresholds for people wishing to sponsor the UK visas of spouses coming from abroad. A judge said the court would not "strike down" the rules, but urged the home secretary to adjust them. The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI), said the ruling proved they were "disproportionate". The Home Office introduced the rules in July 2012 to ease the financial burden of migration on the state. Under the new family migration policy only British citizens, or those with refugee status, who earn at least £18,600 a year can sponsor their non-European spouse's visa. This rises to £22,400 for families with a child, and a further £2,400 for each extra child. 'Sit up and listen'
The Cellular Shaman: How Cells Can Shape-Shift & Transform Our Consciousness The following is excerpted from Secrets of Your Cells: Discovering Your Body's Inner Intelligence published by Sounds True. A Shamanic Doorway - Crossing Over When I first took off my lab coat to spend time with children as the balloon lady on the pediatric floor of the hospital, I formed a special bond with a five-year-old boy named Alvaro, who had been diagnosed with leukemia. When his leukemia returned after a year of remission, I was overwhelmedhis death seemed inevitable, and I didnt know what to do. I called on the support of Dr. I met Tom in his office. From that moment, Toms nonintellectual, nonlinear shamanic approach to inner wisdom intrigued me, and he became my lifelong teacher of healingheart, mind, and soul. My work with this shaman was a true turning point. Influenced by my shamanic studies, as I witnessed living cells heroic efforts to defend against danger, I began to see them as more than programmed tissue. The Strings of Our Cells Tuning Our Strings
10 Little Positive Habits that Can Change Your Life Here are 10 positive habits that you can consider incorporating into your routine. Quite often we get so caught up in day-to-day activities that we get distracted from thinking about and developing little positive habits that could make the difference between having an okay day and a upbeat, positive day. Some of them may seem so simple and obvious that we don’t even think of implementing them regularly. 1. Start the day with a positive mind-set. Upon awakening make the commitment to face the day and whatever it brings with a positive frame of mind. 2. Be grateful for and focus on the good things you have in your life. 3. Make a conscious effort to keep your brain active and functioning at optimum levels. 4. Read the comics or tell a joke just to loosen things up. 5. When you walk through the office, down the street or are in a store, make it a point to smile at someone to acknowledge them. 6. 7. 8. Do something nice just for the sake of doing it. 9. 10. Give yourself a break.
4 Ways to Create a Bootable Windows 7 or Vista USB Drive Steps Method 1 of 4: Create or Obtain A Windows Vista/7 ISO a Bootable Windows 7 or Vista USB Drive Step 1.360p.mp4 00:00 00:19 00:19 spaceplay / pauseescstopffullscreenshift + ←→slower / faster (latest Chrome and Safari)←→seek . seek to previous 12…6 seek to 10%, 20%, …60% Create a Bootable Windows 7 or Vista USB Drive Step 1 Version 2.jpg1Install a free burning program. There are a number of free burning utilities available online. Method 2 of 4: Create a Bootable Drive Method 3 of 4: Using the Command Line Method 4 of 4: Prepare to Install 1Change the boot order. How to Install Windows 7 Without the Disc Many computers ship without Windows 7 installation discs. Instead they come with "recovery" discs and/or partitions that claim to restore your PC to its "factory fresh" state, but include a ton of bloatware (free trials, media players, useless utilities, and the like) along with Windows. Removing each piece of bloat is time-consuming, and just not the same as truly starting fresh. In this article, you'll learn how to make your own Windows 7 installation disc (or USB flash drive) and use the valid product key you already have to perform a fresh reinstallation. The following method is effective and legal, and doesn’t require a lot of technical expertise. However, we don't recommend that you delete your recovery partition or throw away your existing recovery discs. Also, save your files and drivers to external media before you start. Reinstalling Windows 7, Step by Step 1. 2. The above links point to Digital River, a licensed distributor of Microsoft software. 3. 4.