1. Opinions not facts Imagine the following in a profile statement on a compliance CV: “A highly experienced Head of Compliance with strong leadership skills and the ability to influence policy decisions.” It seems like a strong statement but this sentence is an opinion the jobseeker has about their abilities. When a jobseeker states an [...]

In this short article we cover why writing an achievement is a good idea, how to write one and where to put it. Why write an achievement? One of the key indicators that separate the great CV’s from the OK CV’s is achievement. In our experience we strongly advise that you include achievements on your [...]

This template is based on many years of collective experience. It is designed to be easy to read and to the point: Name (followed by any designations after your name such as MBA or MSc) Town/City of residence (no need to include your full address) Home Telephone Number (only if you are easy to reach [...]

In this short article we cover the dark art of tailoring your CV in order to increase your likelihood of getting an interview for your next compliance job. Before we cover this subject you might ask, ‘Is targeting your CV that important? Don’t hiring managers just make their own minds up about my experience despite [...]