Have you mastered the art of building a great CV? We bet you have some doubts. Luckily, we are here to clear them for you. These are our top 7 mistakes to avoid when writing your CV. 1. Too many (and unnecessary) personal details The golden rule is to show only what’s necessary. All that information that can be used as discrimination, such as nationality, religion, and age, can – and should – be hidden. …
Let’s not fool ourselves: job searching is a tiring process and can be frustrating when there are no answers from recruiters. More than that, it’s even more frustrating to look at the IT job description and to see they want a god-like professional – it seems that nothing fits you! So, are you the kind that quits when you don’t check all ticks in the box? We are here to remind you what IT job …
References are a common part of the recruitment process. It’s essential that your referees are people who know you and your work well and can vouch for you. But should you include their data on your CV right away? Here’s why you should not: Respect your referees – Just because someone accepted to be your referee, it doesn’t entitle you to share their contacts with everyone you send your CV to; You don’t know with …
It’s very common to hear people debating on what’s more important: theory or practice? Having an academic degree or start having professional experience immediately? If these doubts ever crossed your mind, this blogpost will tell what I, founder of Sprint CV, consider are the pros and cons, as well as my personal experience on the matter. What does it mean to have an academic degree? An academic degree isn’t more than a certificate that proves …
We launched Sprint CV in 2018 and being at the Web Summit 2019 was a dream since the beginning. We were proud to be selected to join this year, as part of their Alpha program. Expectations aside, I am here to tell you first hand our experience at this year’s edition. The last minute “invitation” First of all, let us say that we knew exactly the event’s dates but, due to the costs, we have …
European Commission (EC) is one of the most prestigious institutions worldwide. Due to its dimension, there is a huge demand for IT professionals – about 20 new requests per week with daily rates up to 530€/day – which means 10.600€/month! Good enough to keep you reading? 🙂 What exactly the European Commission is looking for in IT Professionals Did you know that more than 2000 IT consultants work at the EC? This happens because the …
There is an urgent IT job request at the European Commission for a Senior Java Full-stack (Java and Angular), with daily rates up to 530€/day (10.600€/month). About this IT position The Directorate-General for Trade (DG-TRADE) conducts the EU’s common policy on trade with countries beyond the EU borders.DG Trade has a portfolio of around 20 information systems used by the European Commission users, Member States, Administrations, Industries and Citizens. DG Trade is looking for a …
Isn’t it great when you are “in love” with your job? Whether it’s because it’s challenging, your boss is inspiring, your colleagues create a delightful atmosphere and/or your salary is super satisfying. If these are not the cases and you are looking for a change, keep reading to find out how you can smoothly land a new job in the IT industry. The pursuit of happiness You spend 1/3 of your day at the office, …
If you work in IT, you’ve certainly heard about ATS, but probably never paid much attention to them. Let’s put it like this: having a CV that isn’t ATS friendly is like having a Ferrari engine inside of an old Volvo – probably no one will notice it. ATS are the first phase of the recruitment process and, only if there is a good match, the recruiter will read it. If your CV doesn’t contain …
In the IT industry, it’s common for companies to ask for your updated CV. But the question is: will all templates score the same points on the recruitment process? Keep reading to find out the right CV template for you. Isn’t a CV just a CV? Why so many templates? Each recruiter and company have their own preferences. Therefore, whether is to meet clients’ needs or to standardise their processes, if you want to get …
