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About me - Paul Mackenzie-Cummins

I am a freelance writer specialising in careers, employmemt and workplace issues.

Since 2006 I have been the lead writer for the award-winning careers advice pages of Monster.com the UK's leading careers website. I am also the Editor of Welsh Recruitment Magazine

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Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Dress code: Are you too sexy for your job?
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Shakespeare once said, "Apparel oft proclaims the man". The way that you dress and the image that you convey is the outer reflection of your inner self allowing people to judge and make assumptions of your personality and attitudes. But, too much cleavage can be hazardous to your health. A recent survey has found that women ... More..

Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) How to keep your job search a secret from your boss
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Britons work longer hours than our European neighbours and we are told that looking for a new job is a full-time job in itself. But when do you have the time to look when you are spending over 40 hours a week at work, running errands and fulfilling family and social commitments in addition to stealing some time to sleep? The... More..

Jobs & Careers > Job Listings & Agencies Head-hunter searches: How to get yourself noticed
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In today's cutthroat corporate marketplace businesses do not have the luxury of waiting for the right candidate to knock on their door and offer their services, particularly for senior positions. Indeed, people for these roles are not necessarily in the marketplace and actively looking for a new position. But it is not just ... More..

Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters Writing an effective resume
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Need a pick-me-up to remind yourself how good you are? Or are you thinking of looking for a new job in January? Then its time to get your CV into shape. But what makes a good CV and how can you make sure that yours is good enough to get you that all important interview? Your CV is designed to do one thing and one thing only:... More..

Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters How to prepare your best resume
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Whatever you do, don't lie on your CV! We're all liars, well at least half of us are according to a recent employment survey in the UK that revealed as many as 50% of all CVs submitted by job applicants in the last 12 months contained at least one falsehood. And a staggering 1 in 5 CV's contained significant inaccuracies or,... More..

Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters How to write a CV that distinguishes you
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CVs that sell YOU Need a pick-me-up to remind yourself how good you are? Or are you thinking of looking for a new job in January? Then its time to get your CV into shape. But what makes a good CV and how can you make sure that yours is good enough to get you that all important interview? Your CV is designed to do one thing a... More..

Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters Resumes: Tell the truth or face the consequences
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We're all liars, well at least half of us are according to a recent employment survey in the UK that revealed as many as 50% of all CVs submitted by job applicants in the last 12 months contained at least one falsehood. And a staggering 1 in 5 CV's contained significant inaccuracies or, to be blunt, lies. The most common lie... More..

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