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The CV Branch doesn’t believe that everything should always be about business. But, in homage to my love of languages, I still want to discuss a language of sorts. So here are a few predicaments that elephants find themselves in in English… I love the way that we use objects/animals to describe human situations, albeit …
There’s no use denying it, we all have clients in some form or another. I’ve worked with clients for almost my entire career. And I think that it could be both a joy and a trouble. You work with people, and people can be contrary, difficult, or delightful. I choose to believe that they are …
I think that the obvious answer to this question is that ‘you are remarkable’. But unfortunately, this is not enough. Your CV should explain to a prospective employer exactly why you are so remarkable. (Our professional CV writing service will achieve that for you.) 1. Confidence Are you? Confident? ‘Confidence is the first …
The CV Branch has had its best year since its conception. A profound thank you to my fabulous clients; for working with me and trusting me with your documents. I understand so well that the service I offer symbolizes hope. Thank you for all the kind words I’ve received and for telling your friends about …
Did you know that the word ‘very’ is an almost meaningless adjective and/or adverb? ‘Very’ is the most useless word in the English language and can always come out. More than useless, it is treacherous because it invariably weakens what it is intended to strengthen.’ – Florence King (an American novelist) There is …
You probably know that a great LinkedIn profile is invaluable; whether you are searching for employment, candidates, or to establish a professional network. But perhaps you don’t know the etiquette and interaction behaviour for LinkedIn. For instance, you should try to accept (or reject) requests to connect as soon as possible; good manners are applicable everywhere. …
The CV writing industry is competitive. Choosing a professional CV writer with whom you feel comfortable with can be a daunting task. I have compiled a list of questions you may want to ask a CV writer. Needless to say, I have answered these questions in my personal capacity as the owner of The CV …
My friend and I embarked on a road trip down to Richmond, reminiscent of Thelma and Louise. But to my chagrin and despair, Brad Pitt didn’t make an appearance. (I’m sure that the ladies will understand the depth of my disappointment.) Although, I have met a few fine gentlemen. Bloemfontein We drove to Richmond via …
A hyphen (-) is that little horizontal line between words. In a quick nutshell, its primary uses are to join two words in order to show that they are grammatically linked or have a combined meaning, and to indicate the division of a word at the end of a line. But this article is about …