Elizabeth Openshaw Elizabeth Openshaw

Elizabeth Openshaw is an Elite CV Consultant of 11 years based in Brighton, UK, with an English degree and an addiction to Wordle! She is a former Journalist of 17 years with the claim to fame that she interviewed three times Grand Slam winner and former World No.1 tennis player, Andy Murray, when he was just 14 years old. You can connect with her at Elizabeth Openshaw | LinkedIn.

The 4 types of key performance metrics (and examples)

What is a letter of transmittal? (plus template and example)

6 learning strategies to apply in the workplace

What is a skills gap and how to address one - explained in 5 steps

Written communication: definition and examples

What is the C-suite? Roles, responsibilities, and how to make it

The 8 essential questioning techniques you need to know

What is your work style? And how do you find it?

Expert power: definition and how to get it

Letter of Appreciation Samples (to Employee and Employer)

The advantages and disadvantages of part time employment

How to write a rejection letter (with template and example)

What are stakeholders? Definition, types, and examples

7 ways to use office politics positively

Lunch breaks: 5 reasons why you should take them

What are hard skills? List and examples to include in your CV

How to make a CV for your first job

Breaking the taboo: discussing salary expectations with your employer

The golden circle approach to career planning: finding your why and achieving success

Teamwork skills on your CV: How to show you're a team player

How to navigate a sabbatical on your CV

The value of critical thinking in the modern job market

Learning from CV failure: how to improve your CV and get hired

Analytical intelligence: definition and how to develop and use it correctly

5 things you shouldn't put in your CV summary

Learn the tricks of reading body language to get ahead of the game

Improve your communication skills by using compelling and engaging language (with rhetorical examples)

Gen up on marginal analysis to take your business to the next level

The top 10 most desirable qualities of a person

Tacit knowledge - what is it and how can you use it to your advantage?

Using your phone more mindfully can increase your productivity

The 9/80 work schedule explained

Boss those project management activities by applying the RASCI model

Define your differentiation strategy to get ahead in business

Conflict resolution strategies explained - and how to apply them

Emergent strategy explained - and how it can boost your business prospects

Channel your divergent thinking to solve problems

Defining and improving on your adaptability skills

What are problem solving skills and how can you improve them?

How intrapersonal skills can shape you

Leader vs manager - what's the difference?

How your cognitive ability can make an impact on your job search

CV vs application form - what's the difference?

How to write a Civil Engineer CV (with example)

How to manage stress at work

How to phrase “please find attached my CV”

How many types of CV are there?

How to use LinkedIn to complement your CV

Should I include “references available upon request” in my CV?

How to write first class honours on a CV

How to show promotion on a CV

How to write a CV for a 16-year-old (with examples)

How to brush up your medical CV

An academic Curriculum Vitae: how to write it

Is proximity bias affecting your chance of promotion?

How to get a job with a criminal record

How to update your CV - even if you're not job hunting!

Why a traditional CV is still relevant in today's disrupted recruitment sector

Then and now: How have CVs changed over the years?

CV tips for job hoppers

How to write a cover letter that has maximum impact - plus examples!

What is a chronological CV?

The Queen's CV - Celebrating our Monarch in her Jubilee Year

Should I go back to my old job?

How to list publications on a CV (with example)

How to write a journalist CV (with example)

How to use LinkedIn to build your network of contacts

National Careers Week: How to make this work for you

The difference between CVs and cover letters

10 warning signs you're about to get fired