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CV Expert Samantha Pearce

IrishJobs.ie CV expert Samantha PearceSamantha Pearce is the Managing Director and Founder of Words Worth Reading, an on-line editorial service for Job Seekers, Students and Businesses.

Words Worth Reading offer individually-tailored, comprehensive CV and application form writing and editing services.

Words Worth Reading is based on one very simple concept; that Words Matter – what you say and how you say it is crucial to your success.

This is particularly true when it comes to applying for your dream job, as the way you represent your skills and abilities on your CV or application form can make the difference from being short listed or rejected at the first hurdle.

The CV editorial packages offered through Words Worth Reading are the companies most popular services, and so Samantha has worked on successfully improving the CVs of many different individuals from all walks of life.

With a team of researchers supporting the editorial reviews, a strong knowledge of the recruitment market enhances the editorial reviewing process, and ensures Samantha’s knowledge of recruitment issues is always contemporary.

As well as being a CV writing and editorial expert, Samantha is a published fiction and non-fiction writer, thereby ensuring that her understanding of language – and how to use it successfully – is strong.

You can find a series of articles by Samantha on ways to improve your CV in WorkWise's CV tips and tools

Do you have a CV question for Samantha?  Send her your query through the forum below.

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Samantha Pearce 09/08/2006
               
Questions for Samantha
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Samantha Pearce
29/07/2010
Hi Catzy, Thank you for your question. It does seem a like a tough choice between studying again and trying to pursue a career. By drawing up a list...

 

catzy
20/07/2010
hi....im qualified at level 6 in an ordinary bachelor degree in agriculture and am now looking for a job and doing up a new C.V most jobs advertised a...

 

Samantha Pearce
14/07/2010
Dear emz, Many thanks for your enquiry. As you are looking for your first job you will need to focus on the skills that you have gained from educat...

 

emz
03/07/2010
  
Iv never worked before but I really need a job, I was just wondering what way should I lay out my CV?

 

Samantha Pearce
08/07/2010
Dear Wah3ed, Many thanks for your question, which is one that I do get asked a lot, as it is sometimes considered a controversial word to use. Inde...

 

wah3ed
02/07/2010
  
I wanted to know if the word "I" should be used in CV's, for example, "I helped developed a training programme ..."

 

Samantha Pearce
30/06/2010
Dear Una, Many thanks for your enquiry, it can certainly be difficult to know exactly what to include in your CV when you are coming straight out of ...

 

Una118
22/06/2010
Hi Samantha, I just finished 4 years of college and I am now applying for jobs, I was just wondering should I include my subjects I studied in my CV, ...

 

Samantha Pearce
19/05/2010
Dear Rosie Many thanks for your query. It can be daunting to return to work after any length of time but I can assure you that from all that experien...

 

Rosie
07/05/2010
I have had a long gap in my employment whilst I stayed at home to look after my three children. I am now 50 and the children are leaving home so I wo...

 

Samantha Pearce
19/05/2010
Dear Jenny, Thanks for your query. This is certainly a relevant question as it is difficult to tailor your CV for each job you apply for without leav...

 

jen
10/05/2010
Dear Samantha, i am currently applying for a job in a health board nursery. i have alot of experience in this area but i have also worked in other ar...

 

Samantha Pearce
05/05/2010
Hi there, Many thanks for your enquiry. Never underestimate the power of positive words. Words create an impression; they set expectations and ha...

 

question everything Jim
27/04/2010
Hi Samantha. Why do you think the words "try" and "attempt" are negative words on a CV. Surely a prospective employer would love to see you make an ef...

 

Samantha Pearce
05/05/2010
Dear Lorraine, Thank you for your enquiry. You are certainly on the right lines by trying to keep your CV clear, concise and within two pages. Firs...

 

Lorraine
26/04/2010
As i work as a temp I update my cv regularly to include all temp positions I work in. However this means my cv gets bigger and bigger. How do i keep m...

 

Samantha Pearce
29/04/2010
Dear Audrey, Many thanks for your enquiry regarding writing a profile for your CV; it can be very daunting to approach this, and many people find it ...

 

audrey
21/04/2010
Hi Samantha I currently looking for work as I will be out of a job in 2 months time. I am trying to write a profile for my c.v. but having difficult...

 

Samantha Pearce
29/04/2010
Hi Saus, Many thanks for your enquiry regarding the inclusion of achievements within your CV. The addition of achievements really helps to make you...

 

saus
12/04/2010
Hi Samantha, I'm updating my CV using this website and am not sure what to put as key achievements? Is regards to things such as FSA trained etc? Than...

 

Samantha Pearce
29/04/2010
Hi Patsy, Many thanks for your enquiry, and what an interesting CV! As you say it can be difficult to compose a CV when you have such a varied empl...

 

patsy
07/04/2010
I am 61 years young, currently in first year at University doing a degree in Youth and Community Work. I need help to update my cv - I have a wide an...

 

Samantha Pearce
29/04/2010
Dear Damian, Thank you for submitting your question regarding addressing temporary roles within your CV. Firstly, there is certainly no reason to h...

 

Damian
12/04/2010
Hi Samantha, i've been working all of my adult life after University so have no gaps in my cv, however i had 4 temping roles which lasted a year and a...

 

Samantha Pearce
29/04/2010
Dear Michelle, Thank you for submitting your question regarding writing a cover letter for a position that has not actually been advertised. My adv...

 

Michelle
12/04/2010
I recently finished my law exams and have decided to send out my CV to a number of local law firms in the hope of obtaining any time of work/experienc...

 

Samantha Pearce
12/03/2010
Dear Dee, Thank you for submitting your question regarding producing a CV. Writing a CV can be a very daunting experience and when you have been out ...

 

dee
02/03/2010
  
hi i have been out of work for 9 years now and i just dont know where to start with my cv. and any help would be nice thank you.

 

Samantha Pearce
12/03/2010
Thank you for submitting your question regarding obtaining interview feedback. My advice to you would be to most definitely contact them again to gai...

 

Rosei
27/02/2010
Hi Samantha,I've just received word from my second interview for the same job,that I was not successful.Do I ring for more feed back as how I did in i...

 

Samantha Pearce
24/02/2010
Dear Tam, Thank you for submitting your question, which is in fact a very common one. The simple answer is yes, you should use ‘I’ within your CV....

 

Tam
23/02/2010
Hi Sam, Many thanks for your usual support. I have one question which is: in my C.V. can I use the subject "I" in my profile part in the C.V. (the pro...

 

Samantha Pearce
04/02/2010
Hi Roger Thank you for your query. Sorry to hear that you have not been having much luck. A professional CV will definately get you an interview. He...

 

roger
13/01/2010
Hello, I had four or five interview last year but all them is field and I did not get the job. The problem is english is not my first language and...

 

Samantha Pearce
04/02/2010
Hi JAM, Thank you for your query. I don’t think that this should show as a negative, in fact quite the opposite. It is obviously due to your skill...

 

JAM
13/01/2010
Hi Samantha , As a Senior Manager in the Hotel sector. I always feel I am not presenting my skills through my CV the way I should be. I have moved up...

 

Samantha Pearce
22/10/2009
Hi Sri, Thank you for your query. The first thing to remember is that it needs to be concise. Choose your words carefully for maximum impact. Kee...

 

Sri
09/10/2009
Hello Samantha I am 41 years old with 17 years of experience in multiple areas covering 7 employers out of which 2 employers in the early career stag...

 

Samantha Pearce
22/10/2009
Hi Merhan, Many thanks for your query. My company, Words Worth Reading provides comprehensive CV editorial and writing services. If you would be...

 

merhan
08/10/2009
  
Samanta Do you re-write CV's for people?

 

Samantha Pearce
08/10/2009
Dear Frank, Many thanks for your enquiry. Below you will find a template for writing your CV; it provides all the headings you need to write agains...

 

Frank
05/10/2009
  
Hi Samantha, i need to create my CV, but i want to be perfect, can you please, give me a template to make my CV? Thanks a lot!

 

Samantha Pearce
08/10/2009
Dear Mark, Many thanks for your enquiry. Below you will find a template for writing your CV; it provides all the headings you need to write against...

 

Mark
05/10/2009
Hi Samantha! i need to create my CV, but i don´t have a template to make it, my question is, if you can give me a nice template to fill my CV? Thanks...

 

Samantha Pearce
07/10/2009
Hi Suz, Many thanks for your query. Addressing gaps in CVs is always tricky. Ultimately there are two different ways to deal with gaps in a CV;...

 

Suz
02/10/2009
Hey there, I am living back in Ireland almost 9 months after been away I did temp work due to visa restriction for periods of up to 3 months. Then I ...

 

Samantha Pearce
30/09/2009
Hi Mark Thank you for your query. I can understand your frustration with this, especially as you won your case with Nera. This is a tricky one. T...

 

mark
30/09/2009
Dear Samantha, After being made redundant, I registered with a recruitment agency and they have advised me that they have received a negative referen...

 

Samantha Pearce
30/09/2009
Hi Kevin Thanks for your query. There is no general rule for this, unless your application specifies otherwise. If possible I would provide two ref...

 

Kevin
20/09/2009
Hi! I used to work as an intern in an organization. In the course of my work, I met a lot of staffs and supervisors. Now, I am applying for a full-...

 

Samantha Pearce
10/09/2009
Hi Subu Thank you for your query. When you are writing your CV the first thing to remember is that it needs to be concise. You must choose your wor...

 

Subu
07/09/2009
Dear Samantha i am desperatly looking for a job,i have a CV but i dont think it is sensible,i have got the talent to work in various fields and i am a...

 

Samantha Pearce
10/09/2009
Hi Spiggs, Thank you for your query. I know that addressing a gap in your CV can be very tricky but providing that you deal with it in the right ma...

 

Spiggs
05/08/2009
Hi Samantha I graduated in 2007 with a Bachelors degree in Fine Chemical and Pharmaceutical science, and would like to find work within the pharmaceut...

 

Samantha Pearce
09/09/2009
Hi Frank It is valued by employees that you are making the best use of your time whilst not working in a full time position. The best way to appro...

 

FJ
03/09/2009
Dear Sam, I finished my last employment last December , and in absence of job opportunities to add to my career i have been up skilling doing professi...

 

Samantha Pearce
09/09/2009
Hi Car, Thank you for your query. There are some basic rules when it comes to writing a CV. The first thing to remember is that it needs to be con...

 

car
06/08/2009
  
Hey samantha caroline here i dont how 2 do a cv as im currenty unemployed nd wuld like 2 do if i get job tat is i wuld appericate ur help plz

 

Samantha Pearce
09/09/2009
Hi Timbo, Thank you for your query. I write resumes for people living in Ireland and the advice is as follows. The first thing to remember is th...

 

timbo
15/08/2009
hi sam, i am an irish citizen of 66yrs age, i have a cv but IS THEIR A DIFFERENT WAY TO WRITE ONES CV FOR IRELAND, this i need to know because i inten...

 

Samantha Pearce
09/09/2009
Hi Claire76, Thank you for your query. The first thing to remember is that it needs to be concise. Choose your words carefully for maximum impact....

 

claire76
28/08/2009
Dear Samantha, I'd like some advice on how to make my CV concise and appealing to employers. I'm in the teaching profession and still looking for a fu...

 

Samantha Pearce
05/08/2009
Hi BJ Many thanks for your query. I do not think that you are over qualified to work as a warehouse team leader. You have much experience as both a...

 

BJ
03/08/2009
dear samantha i have come back to Ireland after 39 years living and working in Australia as a warehouse supervisor for 25 years and 5 years as a wa...

 

Samantha Pearce
05/08/2009
Hi Bola Thank you for your query. The first thing to remember is that your CV needs to be concise. Choose your words carefully for maximum impact. ...

 

bola
04/08/2009
  
hi,pls i dont know how to re arrange my cv

 

Samantha Pearce
04/08/2009
Hi Maria, If a job application asks you for your salary requirement you need to avoid being too specific. This is a point that should be negotiated ...

 

maria
21/07/2009
On alot of the websites now companies that advertise a job is also looking for you to answer some questions . I find alot of them are now asking for S...

 

Samantha Pearce
04/08/2009
Hi Mo Thank you for your query. The first thing to remember is that it needs to be concise. Choose your words carefully for maximum impact. Keep t...

 

Mo
13/07/2009
Hi Samantha, My Profession is an IT Engineer. I have over 7 years of IT experience. I have M.Sc Computing science degree with first class honors. I h...

 

Samantha Pearce
30/07/2009
Hi Caroline, Thank you for your enquiry. My first piece of advice would be for you to have a read of my article on addressing career gaps. You wil...

 

car
17/07/2009
I have been unemployed for a while and am just wondering how do i fill the gaps in with stuff. i find it hard to get an interview when i go for the in...

 

Samantha Pearce
30/07/2009
Hi Adi, Thank you for your query. The first thing to remember is that it needs to be concise. Choose your words carefully for maximum impact. Keep ...

 

Adi
12/07/2009
Dear Samantha, I am 45 and have worked in many jobs throughout my career, subsequently my CV is 5 pages long and I don't know how to cut it down. Ca...

 

Samantha Pearce
30/07/2009
Hi Claudio, thanks for your query. There is no right or wrong answer here. I think the best option for ease of reading would be to put both your ...

 

Claudio
08/07/2009
Hi Samantha, When applying for a job via email, what would be the best way. Dear Mr X/Ms Y, please find attached my cover letter and CV ...... OR ...

 

Samantha Pearce
07/07/2009
Dear MB Thank you for your query, You clearly have extensive skills and ability and it is very important to highlight this within your CV and to foc...

 

MB
25/06/2009
Dear Mrs. Samantha: Thanks very much for offering this opportunity. I am writing because I wanted to tell you about my problem. I am a qualified lawy...

 

Samantha Pearce
08/06/2009
Dear Shar Thank you for your query, At this stage I would recommend simply writing a line at the end of your CV that states ‘References are availabl...

 

shar
04/06/2009
Hi Sam, I'm currently employed but looking for a new job. I'm not sure what to do about my References on my CV, do I put my curreny employer down? I ...

 

Samantha Pearce
29/05/2009
Dear Maggie, Thank you for your query. Writing a winning CV can be daunting. Even knowing where to start can be a challenge. However there are simpl...

 

Maggie
14/05/2009
I have just rcently became unemployed, I worked for a small company but had many roles withtin it and gained extensive knowledge in many areas but my ...

 

Samantha Pearce
29/05/2009
Dear Monica Thank you for your query, You have clearly gained some vital experience within the aviation industry and it is very important to highlig...

 

Monica
23/05/2009
Hi!I am working as an Executive/Serving Hostess. I want to seek a better position in Airport Administration/or such post in an Aviation Indusrty. I ha...

 

Samantha Pearce
14/05/2009
Dear Sukhendu Thank you for your query, You clearly have extensive skills and academic ability and it is very important to highlight this within you...

 

sukhendu
23/04/2009
Dear Samantha, I have blending educational qualification i.e.medical graduate and Masters in Computer Apllication(programming skills in varous languag...

 

Samantha Pearce
14/05/2009
Hi there, Many thanks for your query, Addressing gaps in CVs is always tricky, especially if the reason for the gap is health related. Ultimately...

 

none
06/05/2009
Hi Samantha how do i address a gap in my CV i have not been in full time employment for almost 10 months due to illness but back on my feet again ,...

 

Samantha Pearce
12/05/2009
Dear Rob, Thank you for your query. I certainly think it would be of benefit to add your latest position on to your CV. Your CV should focus on your...

 

Rob
23/04/2009
Hi Samantha I have been in Ireland since July '08 after nearly 20 years in the banking industry (my last role being a bank branch business manager) an...

 

Samantha Pearce
12/05/2009
Hi, Thank you for your query. I can indeed help you with your CV and Cover Letter. Regarding your CV, the first thing to remember is that it needs ...

 

Maeter
28/04/2009
Hi Sam My name is Peter Evans and I was working as an Autocad technician in an Architects office up until december last year. I am looking for advise ...

 

Samantha Pearce
12/05/2009
Dear mw, Thank you for your query. I know that addressing a gap in your CV can be very tricky but providing you deal with it in the right manner an...

 

mw
04/05/2009
Hi Samantha, I got redundancy in Dec 07 ( was voluntary) and have not been in employment since as I have been home looking after my baby. As I am now ...

 

Samantha Pearce
12/05/2009
Dear needajob! Thank you for your query. This is a problem that many students face but it can be overcome very easily. You need to write a CV that...

 

NeedAJob
24/04/2009
Hello! I'm 16 and I'm trying to get a job for the summer. I have no work experience whatsoever, and because of that my CV looks kind of pathetic. Have...

 

Samantha Pearce
12/05/2009
Dear Jonny, Thank you for your query. I know that addressing a gap in your CV can be very tricky but providing you deal with it in the right manner ...

 

Jonny
23/04/2009
Hi Samantha, I am unemployed since Oktober 2007, Because of the type of my profession it was hard to get a job and even harder through the economic ...

 

Samantha Pearce
12/05/2009
Dear Brian, Thank you for your query. This is a problem that many students face but it can be overcome very easily. You need to write a CV that foc...

 

brian
22/04/2009
I'm a first year college student and I've been looking for a job for a while now. The problem is I don't have a lot of experience yet. Is there any ot...

 

Samantha Pearce
05/05/2009
Dear Pinhead, Many thanks for your query. Sorry to hear that you have not been having much luck, lets see if we can change this! Don’t focus on th...

 

Pinhead
10/04/2009
Hey Samantha, I left school without doing my leaving cert ut i have completed a number of courses and done a lot of training in computers. Ive had a f...

 

Samantha Pearce
08/04/2009
Dear agap, Many thanks for your query. Addressing gaps in CVs is always tricky, especially if the reason for the gap is health related. Ultimatel...

 

agap
01/04/2009
Hi there, I have a bit of a problem. I have been a physiotherapist for the past 2 years, But since christmas I have not been able to work , due to dep...

 

Samantha Pearce
31/03/2009
Hi Manderella, Many thanks for your enquiry. There is no absolute rule about this but the best guidance is to ensure that you provide your last 10...

 

manderella
30/03/2009
Hi Sam, I was told you only need to put your last 5 years work experience on your cv, but someone else said you've to put all jobs since leaving scho...

 

Samantha Pearce
30/03/2009
Dear Srimoyee, Many thanks for your enquiry. I can indeed help you with your resume, and provide a critical appraisal of your resume for you. I man...

 

tukai
26/03/2009
Hi These is srimoyee hear i have done my graduation in bsc hns biotechnology and done my mba in marketing i m looking for job n marketing in very good...

 

Samantha Pearce
25/03/2009
Hi, Many thanks for your enquiry. I understand your difficulty; it can be hard to know where to place the emphasis on your CV, especially when CV’s s...

 


17/03/2009
Hi Samantha, I will finish my LLB(Hons) Law Degree in May in which I am aiming for a 2.1. I have spent the last 4 years doing this part time in the e...

 

Samantha Pearce
25/03/2009
Hi Osen, Many thanks for your enquiry. Generally companies like to see CV’s structured and laid out in a way that they’re familiar with. So, you sho...

 

osen
12/03/2009
Hi Samantha. Could you pls help me arrange my cv, It's not well arranged. It could be a reason why i have not gotten a Job.Anxiously waiting for your...

 

Samantha Pearce
25/03/2009
Hi Ciara, Many thanks for your enquiry. I can indeed recommend a CV writing / editorial service! My company, Words Worth Reading provides a variety ...

 

ciara
18/03/2009
Hi Samantha, can you recommend a good CV writing service provider. I feel my CV is stale and has too much content, i'm finding it difficult to see the...

 

Samantha Pearce
04/03/2009
Hi Ruby, Thank you for your enquiry. My first piece of advice would be for you to have a read of my article on addressing career gaps, which you can ...

 

Ruby
26/02/2009
Hello, I have had a gap from March 3, 2007 to the present because I left the country wherein I worked which is Dubai, and came home bec I separated fr...

 

Samantha Pearce
04/03/2009
Dear Daisy, Many thanks for your query. When describing your current and previous roles you should look to include a summary of your responsibiliti...

 

Daisy
26/02/2009
I am currently employed in a medium sized legal firm, my role as initially as Book Keeper, I now train new and work experience employees, handle healt...