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Writing a CV

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There is only one opportunity to make yourself stand out before landing that all important interview. Make sure you sell yourself from the word GO!

Get the basics right! 

Here’s our top tips before starting: 

  • One CV does not fit all roles, adapt your CV to fit with the job description and company! 
  • Don’t spend too much time on design. Focus on the content.
  • Research the role and company before starting a CV and keep all duties and company ethos in mind when completing.
  • Always get someone else to proof read your CV before submitting, a second critical  eye can provide a fresh approach.
  • Don’t rush, leave yourself plenty of time to compile your CV before the closing date. 
  • NEVER LIE ON A CV! You would be surprised at the amount of people who get caught out – don’t even consider it!  
  • Ignote the two page myth, I have witnessed many candidates not including vital information as they kept the CV to two pages. Try not to exceed three pages though. Don’t include irrelevant information, ensure all is relevant to the role you applying for! 

`Presentation

  • A CV is always about substance rather than style.
  • Keep it simple, do not use coloured block columns. 
  • Ensure it’s easy to read.
  • Pick a standard professional font, size no smaller than 11. 

Writing your CV:

  • Always include a short personal statement (2/3 lines) that summaries your key skills and experience to date. Keep it brief and precise with key words associated with position you are applying for.
  • Ensure your contact information is clearly visible so your potential employer can get in touch with you either via email or telephone. 
  • Refrain from including any personal information that may be deemed as discrimination. 
  • Begin with your current or most recent employment or alternatively list your recently completed education such as a recent degree (within the past two years) if you don’t have any significant work history. 
  • Include month and year of starting and ending jobs and ensure they are accurate. 
  • Explain any employment gaps, don’t leave it as unexplained as many employers will pick up on this and you may not get an opportunity to explain this.
  • Tailor your experience to points on the job description for the position you are applying.
  • Always be assertive and positive in work history.
  • Keep information and skills relevant at all times.
  • Skills and achievements – ensure they are relevant and kept to last five years. Don’t include any that have no relevance to the industry you are applying within. 
  • Qualifications – always start with latest and work backwards. 
  • Don’t list personal details of references. State they are available upon request.  This avoids any scenarios of references being contacted without your consent.

Finally before submitting:

  • Always make sure your CV is up-to-date before submitting.
  • Have someone proof read it for you and listen to their input.
  • Imagine you are the recruiter, read over your CV and ask yourself if you were recruiting for the role would you invite you for interview. 
  • Once your CV is submitted you another opportunity sell yourself, unless you are invited for interview. This is your first chance at making a lasting impression. Make it count. 
  • Finally, ensure all social media platforms are turned to private (or deleted) before submitting a CV for consideration as 87% of employers check these upon application. Ensure profile pictures and posts don’t include anything that may impact your application…… 

 

Take the Stress Out of Recruitment: Partner with a Specialist Independent Recruiter

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If you’re looking to attract top hospitality and tourism management & executive level, partnering with Daly Recruitment will take a lot of hassle and time away, whilst delivering vast industry knowledge and insights. Here’s why:

1. Market Expertise: As a specialist recruiter we hold in-depth knowledge of your industry and the talent pool, enabling us to find the best candidates who meet your specific needs.

2. Faster Hiring:  By tapping into a network of candidates who are actively job searching, a we can speed up the hiring process, presenting you with qualified candidates quickly.

3. Exclusive Candidate Insights:  As specialist recruiters we have access to candidates and industry insights that may not be available through job boards or other agencies. This gives you a competitive edge in finding the right fit.

4. Efficient Candidate Filtering: Rather than sifting through countless CVs, we only submit candidates who meet the exact skill set you’re looking for — saving you time and effort.

5. Confidentiality and Trust: We work on many confidential assignments and have established strong, trusted relationships with candidates. This enables us to present opportunities to individuals who may not be actively applying but are open to the right offer.

6. No Lazy Recruitment: Unlike general job boards, we don’t rely on mass postings. We proactively engage with the best candidates, ensuring you’re connected with the right people.

7.  Valuable Market Insights:  As a specialist recruiter we provide valuable salary benchmarks and insights into the competitive job market, helping you stay ahead and make informed decisions.

By working with a specialist recruiter, you’re not just filling a vacancy — you’re making a strategic hire with access to expertise, insights, and an exclusive talent pool.

Let us help you find the right fit, faster and more efficiently.

 

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Daly Recruitment Launches in Belfast

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A vibrant new recruitment company specialising in management roles in the hospitality sector across the UK and Ireland has been launched in Belfast.

With the UK hospitality industry expected to create over 500,000 new jobs in the next five years according to industry body UK Hospitality, local businesswoman Nichola Daly is aiming to take advantage of what she says is an increasingly busy market for roles in hospitality management.

Working throughout the UK and Ireland, Daly Recruitment will source hospitality management roles for leading hospitality and tourism establishments.

Nichola said: “Over the last decade I have assisted a wide range of hospitality establishments with the recruitment of management staff, as a result we will be specialising in headhunting and management appointments. 

“Experts at UK Hospitality last year revealed the hospitality industry’s contribution to the UK economy has grown faster than any other sector since the economic downturn in 2008 and certainly that has been my experience.

“With more and more recruitment opportunities arising I saw a gap in the market for a recruitment company that could tailor its service specifically for this particular sector.”

Nichola has over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry having started her career at just 16 working with a variety of tourist attractions before moving through the sector into her current role.  She has completed the Marriott International Hotel Management Development Programme in Arizona as well as having worked for leading brands such as Marriott, Posthouse and Holiday Inn.

As well as working for the Northern Ireland Hotels Federation and as a manager in the trade publication Hospitality Review, Nichola’s most recent experience saw her working for a Dublin based company recruiting for general managers, and senior management roles throughout Ireland, UK and Dubai.

“I believe there is a gap in the market for a focused, knowledgeable, niche hospitality management recruiter working with leading clients and candidates with nearly one in five of all jobs in the UK now being related to the hospitality and tourism sector. 

Already working with a series of high-end hotel properties to place a high calibre of candidates for entry into mid and senior management roles, Nichola’s aim is to “deliver a first-class service” where she will “get to know the in-depth client needs to ensure a successful match, adding value to the client business”.

Dr. Howard Hastings, Managing Director Hastings Hotels said, “The hospitality and leisure sector across Northern Ireland is at an all-time high with a wealth of new hotels opening their doors.  It is an opportune time for Nichola to launch Daly Recruitment as operators seek to fill the positions available.  Nichola has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the sector and there is no other go to person with the contact book Nichola has.  I wish her every success with her new venture.”