Top Ten CV Tips - Let Your CV win the Interview!
The creation of a CV is your first step in the job searching process, which allows you to make an impression and stand out from the crowd! You only have approximately 10 seconds to make an impact as recruiters and employers skim read your skills and experience.
CV-Library receives 1000s of job applications everyday and has seen the good, the bad and the ugly CVs. To combat the problem of CV rejection, CV-Library has provided 10 Top Tips to help you win that dream job!
Tip 1 - Sell Yourself
Your CV is a reflection of who you are as a person, so if you want to get noticed you need to highlight your strengths and show off your skill set!
Tip 2 - Precise, Concise and Entice
Keep all information on your CV precise and concise in the aim to entice the reader. Short paragraphs and accurate information will assist in holding the reader's attention, but be careful not to waffle!
Tip 3 - Honesty is the Best Policy
Have you ever been a prefect at school, managed a busy team, worked for ALAN SUGAR? Never lie about your skills and employment history, as you may not be capable of completing a certain task. Always keep your content honest and an accurate representation of your skills and experience.
Tip 4 - Highlight Skills and Achievements
The key is to make your CV jam packed with your exceptional skills, using stats and figures is a good way to support statements and justify your achievements. Remember to arrange your CV in chronological order so that your latest achievements are read first.
Tip 5 - Defined Layout
There is a traditional way that a CV should be laid out, which follows a coherent format that is easy to follow. To see a template to layout a CV
visit our CV templates area.
Tip 6 - SPAG
Spelling, Punctuation, Accuracy and Grammar - four key points to consider throughout your CV. Clicking the spell checker will not save you from inaccuracies in your writing, it is vital you read through your CV at least twice! Forward your CV to a friend or family member, as a fresh pair of eyes might spot an error you have missed!
Tip 7 - Cover Letter Accomplice
When you send out a job application it should be accompanied by a cover letter, which justifies why you are perfect for the vacancy. To find out about what you should include in your cover letter and for a FREE PDF template visit our CV templates area.
Tip 8 - Target Your CV
During the job searching process you will be applying to multiple job vacancies and you should tailor your CV to meet each individual role. Focus on the skills required in the job role and then emphasise what strengths you have acquired.
Tip 9 - Keyword Rich
When you upload your CV to a job site such as CV-Library it becomes available to hundreds of recruitment agencies. Recruitment agencies will search for the key skills they require from a candidate, so ensure your CV is rich with sector specific keywords.
Tip 10 - Feedback
Before you send off your CV for that dream job, forward it to friends, family or academic sources for feedback. Not only will it reduce punctuation errors, it will also identify areas that could be improved and expanded on!
