How to Make your CV More Attractive
Professional CV’s can now be found in various forms online. For example, LinkedIn and Facebook allow you to list your previous job roles and experience. A strong online presence is important in the world of business, however, your paper CV is still an integral part of the hiring process. Your CV may be used by recruiters and most importantly by potential hiring managers. It may have been a while since you looked over your CV but it is vital to ensure your CV still attracts the attention of a hiring manager.
Following these simple steps will make your CV stand out;
Personal Statement
– The first few sentences should act as your pitch and show your ‘personal brand’. Branding yourself may seem like a strange concept but when we apply for jobs we automatically sell ourselves like a brand, whether we know it or not. Have a clear image of yourself that you would like to portray and make sure it is consistent throughout your CV and online. Finally, ensure your personal statement is punchy, don’t ramble on.
Length
– All CV’s will vary in lengths but try to ensure that only the most relevant job roles are on our CV, even if you have had a lengthy career history. We would advise bullet pointing individual job duties for each role, concentrating on the most relevant duties to the role that you are applying for and list these accordingly.
Career Success Stories
– Rather than using the same old clichés and CV phrases, use examples of your career successes. Show any hiring managers what you can offer by recalling your past achievements. Writing your own personal achievements will make your CV unique to you.
Format
– Keep the format simple and ensure that there is plenty of white space. It may seem trivial, but a CV, which is easy on the eyes, is more likely to be read all the way through. Make use of headings to split up your information and don’t use more than two fonts. After writing your CV, read it several times and give it to someone else to read over. The smallest grammatical mistake can put off your readers.
The most important tip is to put yourself in the reader’s shoes. You want the information you provide to grab the reader’s attention, making it easy to see your skills and experience. If you are looking for a change of pace or are interested in furthering your career, register yourself as a candidate on our website www.headhuntedrecruitment.co.uk and let HEAD|HUNTED Recruitment match you to the perfect role.
