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working in the printing industry

Working in the printing industry can provide a variety of job opportunities and career progression opportunities.

Guy Bosworth has worked in a variety of roles within the industry and is now Commercial Director at LPC Printing. In this interview with CV Surgeon he explains what types of jobs are available in the industry and shares his CV writing tips.

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how to be a watersports instructor

Have you always wanted to ditch the 9-5 desk job and work outside? Well a career as a Watersports Instructor could be for you.

Tez Plavenieks is a fully qualified Windsurfing and Surfing Instructor and now works as a Content Manager and Copywriter in the watersports industry. In this interview with CV Surgeon he tells us about his earlier career as an Instructor and shares some tips on how others can find a job in the industry.

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how to be a content producer

With the vast majority of organisations now investing in the web to find and attract business, there seems to be more demand for candidates that specialise in online content creation. Many companies now use websites, social media and video to engage with customers and therefore there is a need for candidates who can both deliver content and interact with customers online. So how can you secure a job in this field? And what qualifications do you need?

In this latest career interview CV Surgeon talks to Kevin Bradford, a Content Producer, to find out some tips on how to break into the industry.

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how to become an author

Becoming an Author is a dream job for many people. In this interview with CV Surgeon, published Author Lucy Clarke shares tips on what it takes to make this dream job a reality.

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software engineer job

Would you like a career as a Software Engineer? CV Surgeon talks to Paul Taylor, a Freelance Software Engineer, to find out what exactly a Software Engineer does and to find out some career advice for hopeful candidates.

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working as a receptionist

Most organisations across the country require someone to answer customer queries and greet new clientele and it’s usually a Receptionist who will take up this role.

Karen Jack recently relocated to America and is working as a Receptionist at a Veterinary Practice. She talks to CV Surgeon to share her career advice.

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Project Manager Jobs

Becoming a Project Manager can take time however it can be a very rewarding career path.

In this interview CV Surgeon talk to Tim Borrill, a Project Manager at Advanced In-Car Technologies, about the industry and he shares some career tips.

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working as a doorman

Working as a Crowd Control Technician (Bouncer/Doorman) requires many late nights and can be a challenge. As well as dealing with drunk members of the public, the role also includes preventing incidents and crisis management.

Fred Kazi has worked in the industry for 33 years and in this interview he talks to CV Surgeon about the job role and shares some career tips.

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Social media sites are a vital part of most business operations today. Many companies use Facebook, Twitter and other sites to interact with their customers and to release their latest news. Once seen as a way to switch off from work and socialise with friends, social media is fast becoming a career path – with many companies hiring social media experts to help them improve customer service and brand awareness.

Matt Hamm, Social Media Manager for marketing agency Dewynters, talks to CV Surgeon about his job, the evolving industry and shares some tips for others wanting to work in the industry.

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The media industry in the UK is extremely competitive and so it is crucial that you make your CV stand out from the crowd.

Philip Morris works as a Sub Editor and has a varied background in the media. He talks to CV Surgeon about the role of a Sub Editor and he shares his thoughts on what makes a CV extra special.

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