Should you use AI to write your CV? (Plus 2024 Round Up and Reindeer Sighting ??)
Our monthly digest to help you digest your coffee ? Take a break from emails, pause the office banter, delay that meeting for a couple of minutes...
Top Tip
Use AI to write your CV... kind of ??
Crafting the perfect CV can be a daunting task. Many people turn to AI tools for assistance, but it's important to use them wisely.
While AI can help optimise your CV, it's crucial to strike the right balance between AI and personal input. This way, you can create a CV that highlights all the right things and maximises your chances of landing interviews.
Discover valuable tips on how to leverage AI effectively to write a CV that will impress potential employers in our recent article: Five tips for writing a job-winning CV >
For more advice around writing your CV, interviewing, and searching for your next career step, get in touch with our expert team - 0161 883 2740
Ask the Experts
Let's take a look back at some of the insights the MERJE team has shared throughout 2024...
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"Tight budgets force tough choices but it doesn’t have to be one or the other. My advice would be to prioritise technology that automates and simplifies tasks, freeing up your GRC team's valuable time for more strategic work." - Richard Abelson
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"Don’t make the mistake of overlooking what is possibly the most effective communication channel between you and your prospective employees." - Mandy Bancroft
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"Millennials and Gen Z are poised to become the largest asset holders. They're passionate about sustainability and social responsibility, and they expect their investments to reflect these values." - Sam Anderson
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"Actuarial science thrives on celebrating uniqueness - thinking, acting, behaving and processing information differently." - Adam Jones
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"...the CFO role, once being thought of as a retrospective position, cost-focused and mainly responsible for reporting historical financial performance, has transformed drastically in recent times." - Gemma Cardew
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"Rather than replacing actual people, the key to incorporating AI into a business lies in having them seamlessly integrate. It’s crucial that humans are left to handle empathy-driven interactions, while AI can excel in handling routine queries." - Neil Johns
See all our industry insights, Q&As, catch ups, and news here >
What did you say?
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"Everyone is very easy to work with (not pushy or salesy!) - very honest with their approach and will not work a role unless they truly believe they will fill it. Fantastic agency and group of people!"
Heledd - Talent Acquisition Partner, Veygo (by Admiral)
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Pet of the Month
This month's pet portrait is Beth Langstreth 's reindeer, Morris. The lesser known of Santa's team ??
Hot Jobs
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