Ace the Job Hunt: Crafting a Winning CV

Key areas to articulate

• Structure and format

• Education & Qualifications

• Career History

• Keywords

• Systems

• Achievements

Your CV is your first impression to potential employers and is crucial in securing an interview. A well-written and effective CV can help you stand out from the competition and increase your chances of landing your dream job.

We understand the importance of a well-written CV and offer services to help you create a CV that showcases your skills, experiences and achievements in the best possible light. Here are some key elements of an effective CV:

1. Tailor your CV to the job: Make sure your CV is tailored to the job you are applying for. Highlight the skills and experiences that are relevant to the role.

2. Use a professional format: Use a professional format that is easy to read and visually appealing. Avoid using fancy fonts or colors that can make your CV difficult to read.

3. Highlight your achievements: Instead of simply listing your responsibilities, highlight your achievements and how they have added value to your previous employer.

4. Use keywords: Use keywords that are relevant to the job you are applying for. This will help your CV get noticed by recruiters and hiring managers who use applicant tracking systems (ATS).

5. Keep it concise: Keep your CV to 2-3 pages maximum, and avoid including irrelevant information. Stick to the most important and relevant information.

6. Include a personal statement: A personal statement is a brief summary of your qualifications and experiences, and should be included at the top of your CV.

7. Include references: Include at least two professional references on your CV. Make sure to ask for permission before including someone as a reference.

What are the difference between the two?

Number is 1 eye-catching, has great use of keywords & strong achievements. To ensure our profile stands out with factual information, we should be avoiding buzz words such as loyal, energetic, punctual, motivated, hardworking & team player.

Why?

If you look through the lens of a hiring manager, they see a hundreds of CV’s per job advert, if you don’t have supporting evidence backing up your statements, this will not help you stand out from the hundreds of CV’s a hiring manager goes through.

Instead > Move towards Keywords

Developed (e.g., “I developed a new training manual”)

Achieved (e.g., “I achieved all my sales targets”)

Managed (e.g., “I managed a team of three”)

Initiated (e.g., “I initiated a health and safety program”)

These keywords are perceived as more factual and demonstrates your ability to develop, achieve, manage or initiate effective use of story-telling

Writing an effective CV takes time and effort, but it's well worth it. A well-written and effective CV can help you stand out from the competition and increase your chances of landing your dream job. Our agency can help you create a CV that showcases your skills, experiences, and achievements in the best possible light. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you land your dream job.

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