CV knowledge Ellis Fox Blog

What are companies really looking for when they read your CV?

As part of a job description, companies usually have a list of requirements that job applicants need to meet. These are generated after looking at a role and what makes people successful in them. Does this mean that you should align all of your skills […]

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CV elements Ellis Fox Blog

2 Key elements of a successful CV

If you’re considering seeking out a new role this year, the first step is to update your CV. The challenge is that writing about yourself is never easy. You know what your skills are and where your strengths lie, but somehow articulating it in words […]

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Company interview fails Ellis Fox blog

How to write a CV

A short overview discussion on what to focus on to write a successful CV

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CV Career gap Ellis Fox Blog

Is it OK to have a gap in your CV?

It used to be frowned upon to have any lengthy gaps between jobs. Assumptions were made that if you weren’t employed you were unemployable or even lazy – both very negative connotations. As a result, people felt embarrassed to have to explain any gap. To […]

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