University provides formula for writing the perfect CV

42 per cent of recruiters have reconsidered an applicant positively or negatively based on their social networking profile, according to a recent survey Study finds 58 per cent of CVs sent to employers have typos University of Sheffield's Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) offers top tips for tackling mistakes and writing a successful job application - The University of Sheffield will reveal the secret to writing the perfect CV, application or internet profile in a new global online course. With more than four people reportedly chasing every position in the UK, the jobs market is hugely competitive. How to succeed at: writing applications is the fourth Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) hosted by the University of Sheffield through the FutureLearn platform and aims to help job hunters stand out from the crowd. The MOOC, which has already attracted 17,500 learners, is ideal for anyone who has struggled with writer's block when preparing a CV or application. The three-week course, open to anyone, anywhere in the world, will equip learners with the right tools to produce more effective applications. Experts from the University will share some of the best techniques and top tips to enable people to promote themselves through positive writing and explain how to analyse job advertisements and course descriptions to create tailored applications. Tutors will explain how people can examine their own digital footprint and share advice on how to create a professional profile online.