mycvspace guide
- 1. Your mycvspace guide A tour of the website...
- 2. Home page Control each of your CVs functions and visibility with ease from the home page. You can also create a second and third CV here. Just one click will copy all the information over from your first CV which you can then tailor for targeting different jobs. See how many times each CV is viewed with its very own CV hit counter.
- 3. Jobs page Search and view jobs on mycvspace.com and from all across the internet in one place. Apply for a job with one click and save searches for email notifications. Full Time Permanent Contract/Freelance Part Time Temporary Work from home Voluntary Internship Apprenticeship Casual W/Experience Other Opportunities
- 4. Advice page Our easy to use slideshows provide you with current information and advice so you can learn how to get the perfect job and grow your career and increase your opportunities and success using mycvspace.com Our ‘latest posts’ section will highlight new improvements to our website and offer a chance for you to comment and express your views and suggestions.
- 5. Account page Recruiters are legally obliged to conduct UK worker documentation checks, so fully completing this section can help recruiters and make you become a more attractive candidate. We take privacy seriously at mycvspace.com, so you have complete control over the visibility of your contact details and any other information on each of your CVs.
- 6. Edit CV The details page is essentially the map for your CV. The more detailed the map (information you provide) the easier it is for recruiters to search and find you. You can easily add and edit the content of each part of your CV, so it can also be searched for by recruiters.
- 7. Pro edit Once you have added the main content to your CV you can control the visual appearance and layout here. You can... Choose the URL name for your CV Change the layout with drag and drop functionality Add a background colour Edit and tweak the content Control the privacy of your contact details Add and edit your picture Upload media images and links
- 8. View CV By clicking this link from your CV home page will open your CV in your browser so you can see how other people will view it. Please note... You will need to make your CV either public or private to view your CV.
- 9. Print CV You can download and print your CV in pdf format by clicking on the ‘Print CV’ button on your home page. You can download and print a different format of your CV from the PRO edit page. This can also include images and link to your video.
- 10. Create video A great new method to stand out from the crowd and promote your personality. After you click on the ‘Create Video’ button on the home page you can: Upload a video from your computer Add a YOUTUBE video URL Create a video on our website All of these options will add a video to your CV. For advice on creating a video see the ‘Video CV’ page.
- 11. Edit Video After you have created or added a video to your CV, you can either delete it or download it here. Tip: Create a video on mycvspace, then download it to your computer so you can then edit it on Windows Movie Maker or similar free video editing software. Its actually very easy and can make your presentation look great. Remember you can create a different video for each CV you make.
- 12. CV Widget Use one of these beautifully designed mycvspace.com buttons to promote your CV in a variety of places around the internet to get your CV noticed by a wide range of potential recruiters. Simply copy and paste the html code and include it in emails, on your blog, as a forum signature, or anywhere you want people to see your CV.
- 13. Invite Contacts Tell your friends about our online multimedia CVs so they don’t miss out on any new and exciting opportunities, that the traditional MSWord.doc and pdf on their own could never provide. Even if they’re currently employed , they could easily open themselves up to being headhunted! Invite your friends today and let them know about our networked CVs. They will be sure to buy you a drink or 5 when they land a better job!
- 14. Security control Security and control of your personal details are of paramount importance to us. You have complete control over what is visible to the person viewing your CV. You can make it so your: (can be searched for online, viewed via a URL or on mycvspace) (can be searched for online or viewed via your URL link) (cannot be viewed by anyone) Please note: Your CV will become locked automatically after 28 days if you don’t log back into your account.
- 15. Profile progress bar Each CV comes with its very own progress bar. This tells you how much of your profile you have completed and how much more still needs to be completed. The more complete the CV the more impressed the recruiter will be and the easier it will be for your CV to be discovered! You must complete at least 70% before you can make your CV public or private and will remain locked until then.
- 16. CV URL Every internet web page has one and they vary in length and appearance. Search engines can find the words used in the URL A CV URL looks like this: www.mycvspace.com/your-name You decide what goes on the /your-name part of the URL and so when it’s clicked the recruiter will be taken instantly to your unique CV webpage. You can choose a job title, name or combination of the 2. Remember recruiters will see this so make it professional.
- 17. What recruiters see Here is an example of what recruiters will see after they search and before they view your CV. Make sure you fill out all these areas with care.