Robert Scoble, the A-list blogger, shares practical advice on how not to apply for a job:

Many of us take time off, for one reason or another, from working. Sometimes, it’s by choice. In other cases, it can take time to find a new job. What the best way to explain an employment gap on your CV? It depends on the situation and what you did while you weren’t employed.

A great interview-generating executive resume is all about differentiating yourself from others competing for the same jobs. With constantly changing trends in strategic resume writing, new ways to accomplish this differentiation are always coming forward. If you take advantage of the latest trends before they mainstream, you are much more likely to stand out, make a positive connection, and stimulate the attention you deserve.

Avoid Common CV Mistakes. It’s deceptively easy to make mistakes on your CV and exceptionally difficult to repair the damage once an employer gets it. So prevention is critical, especially if you’ve never written one before. Here are the most common pitfalls and how you can avoid them.

Writing a top CV is no rocket science. It just requires some concentration on your part.

Follow these four simple steps to writing a top CV.

1. Organise your life

A Curriculum Vitae (CV) (known as résumé in America) is a document that contains a summary or listing of relevant job experience and education, usually for the purpose of obtaining an interview when seeking employment.

Here are few tips to write a presentable CV.

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