CV Writing Advice – There have been hundreds of articles, written by CV Writers, CV experts, recruiters, psychologists, and other ‘experts’, about the rules for creating the perfect CV. Many of these are things you should consider before you even start to write your CV. There are four CV Writing Advice Tips that come out over and over again which you should concentrate on to write the perfect CV
Our CV Writing advice
1. Remember the purpose of a CV
Your CV exists to get you to interview. You should think of it as a sales pitch with you as the product. It should display your achievements and skills and convey your drive and determination. It should not be your life story. So, highlight your strength and use positive language
2.Be aware of what a recruiter/employer will do with the CV
CV Writing Advice – Most will skim read the CV for 30 seconds. It will then go into a ‘no’ pile, a ‘borderline’ pile, or a ‘yes ‘pile. Assuming it’s not in the ‘no’ pile, the CV will then be read thoroughly. So, your CV has to be instantly appealing (i.e. relevant and easy to read) to get through the ’30-second’ test and compelling enough when reading in-depth to get you to interview. Be careful not to write things in your CV that you aren’t prepared to talk about in the interview.
3.Be aware of what an interviewer will do with the CV
They will try to find out who the person is behind the CV, asking questions about your job history and experience, such as: are you running towards a new job or running away from an old one? What opportunities have come your way? Did you take advantage of them? What problems have you faced? How did you overcome them or how did you fail to do so
4.Know exactly what the recruiter wants
Be specific. Which skills is the employer looking for and how well does your experience match those requirements? Who else could apply and why do you stand out? They are looking for the person who can solve a problem and fit their organization. So, use the same language as them, show you understand the issues they face and demonstrate that you have the skills to address those issue
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