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Your CV sucks

Want to make an impression? That can be hard when you’re applying for work on the other side of the world. Greig Anderson compiled these extremely effective brochures containing his CV, personal information and examples of work and acclaim to send in the hope of getting noticed and bestowed with work when he moved over to Sydney for a year.

As far as I can gather, it worked!

Next time you knock up your CV in Word, really consider whether it will make any difference. The paper bin is only a short distance away. Give potential employers a reason to sit down and indulge you, astound them, show them what you’re really capable of.

More pictures of the Effektive CV/Poster Mailer.

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Losing identity in the recession

Crunchy credit’s getting people down, and it’s really beginning to hit home. Friends and family are getting laid off left, right and center. And it’s getting harder and harder to find new jobs, regardless of your skill set, qualifications and dedication.

A lot of lay-offs and cut-backs aren’t currently necessary. Companies are protecting themselves, trying to increase cash flow and clamp down on expenditures as we hit more turbulent economic times. It’s understandable, but not always sensible.

We happen to be in the business of digital marketing. We create conversations, we help to establish a postive dialogue about our client’s and their businesses, and we do it well. However when it comes to cutbacks, the marketing budget is often the first to be roped in. What a mistake.

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