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CV is a "personal sales brochure"
A short and snappy CV is your best marketing tool when job hunting, says CV specialist Denis Odlin.
A CV should clearly and concisely cover key information about you and your skills and achievements. "If you haven't sold yourself on the first page then it is game over," he says.
Seaweek 2010: 7-14 March
"Fish for the future" is the theme of this year's Seaweek, and events that showcase the sea and the creatures in it will be held throughout New Zealand.
Events include film screenings, marine education programmes and beach clean-ups.
Headhunting season officially open
Recruitment firm Hayes registered 30% more job vacancies in February than in January of this year.
However, employers are primarily looking for experienced candidates who have worked through the recession, leaving limited opportunities for graduates, unemployed, new migrants, and those wanting to move into a new industry.
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