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What is the most common mistake made on CVs? That they are not achievement-focused. Recruiters and hiring managers want to know what results you have achieved for the business, the impact you have created, the outcomes you have contributed to and the value you have added by doing your job. A CV without evidence is like a car without wheels - it will not take you anywhere.

A vital element of anybody’s professional presence and job search is LinkedIn and if you are going to be on there, then you need to have an effective LinkedIn profile. Here are 11 tips to help you maximise your LinkedIn profile.

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are software designed to help employers and recruiters find the most relevant applicants for a position based on keyword matching. They scan and store CVs, sort applications, build shortlists and move suitable applicants through to the next step of recruitment – a real person. You may not be able to beat ATS, but there are ways that you can make your CV succeed within the ATS framework. Think of it as learning how to become noticeable to ATS.