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The right CV for an application in the UK

Posted on March 23, 2014 by CVcorrect

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How to Get a Job in Britain with the Right CV

Here are a few tips on how to get the most out of applying for a job in Britain. Knowing what to leave in and leave out of your Curriculum Vitae (CV = Lebenslauf) is vital.

  • Don’t include a photograph unless you are asked to. Your employer will get to see you looking good at the interview.
  • There really is no need to mention what your parents do for a living, even if they are famous. This is about you, not them.
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What is the difference between American English (AE) and British English (BE)?

Posted on March 10, 2014 by CVcorrect

The two most important dialects of the English language are American English (AE) and British English (BE).The differences between the two are more diverse than you might think.  In many cases, differences exist in pronunciation, vocabulary, punctuation and grammar, as well as, in the orthography of individual words.

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