Mojo Newsletter - April 2008
Just a thought: "Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." TS Elliot
In this month's issue:
- Top tips for great CVs
- This month's hot jobs
- Latest news
- Employment news
Your CV is the very first impression that will be given about you to a potential employer. It is important to use this opportunity to your best advantage.
- It might mean a bit of hard work, but it is important to adapt your CV to suit the position you are applying for or company you are applying to.
- Thorough research of the company and job will provide you with information about what points the employer is looking for so that you can match your best talents and emphasize these on your CV.
- Changing the formatting of your CV can make it easier to read. Ideal fonts are Arial or Times New Roman with a size between 11 - 12pt. Attention should be given to margin sizes, paper quality and writing style and this should reflect the company and position you are applying for.
- Keep your CV interesting using short sentences when providing information about your work experience and qualifications. The use of bullet points allows the recruiter to scan the contents without effort and immediately identify the key points.
- Emphasize clearly the value that you will bring to the job and the company.
- Media Planner Buyer - Our client is a full-service media agency operating in the UK, across several European markets and sometimes outside Europe.
- Traffic Manager - Working for this world-leading internet media and advertising company, the crux of this role is to ensure the successful implementation, optimization and reporting of all advertising campaigns …
- Interactive Designer - Fantastic opportunity to join this industry leader. You will be responsible for producing ads and banners in order to keep the website's
user …… - SQL Database Administrator - Work for a dynamic leading edge business located in Camden and join a world-class team that services all corners of the globe.
- Search Marketing Executive - You will ensure the smooth management and monitoring of all PPC campaigns to achieve sales and CPA targets.
Latest news
Google makes headline news again this month. After acquiring Doubleclick last year, Google has now launched Ad Manager, a free ad serving solution that helps clients do everything from schedule to deliver and measure ad inventory . According to a study by Attributor, Google now controls the serving of 69% of all online ads.
Facebook seems to be an ever emerging giant as Hong Kong typhoon, Li Ka-Shing invests a further £30m into the social network, doubling his stake to 0.8%. Ka-Shing also has a stake in mobile network 3G and has suggested a synergy between the two companies. In the same month Facebook appoints yet another Google exec, as Ethan Beard, formerly Google's director of social media, joins the Facebook team.
Employment news
The BBC has reported that 'millions of working years are being wasted because so many people are in the wrong job.'
The results of an online poll show that on average almost 5 of our working years are spent in jobs that do not effectively make use of our skills. Do you find yourself in a similar situation?
The Skills Commission will hopefully be recommending to the government to ensure career advice is available to all. But don't wait too long, talk to us at Mojo Recruitment if you feel that your skills are not being used effectively in your current role.
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