5 Step CV Detox Plan for 2015 Step 1 – Develop a Positive Outlook Your CV should ooze positivity so make sure it tells the reader exactly how great you are but also why you are so employable. List any achievements and interests that demonstrate your skills and expertise – perhaps a blog you write, volunteer work you have done, or a hobby you are passionate about. Think about the language on your CV and aim to use terms which showcase your strengths – ‘Active’, ‘Passionate’, ‘Creative’ and ‘Motivated’ are great terms to include. Step 2 – Keep it Lean Recruiters are busy people and your CV should be clean, crisp and to the point in order to grab their attention – and hold onto it for longer than a few seconds. Cut out any fluffy language and make sure you put the most relevant information near the top. Start with your most recent experience and work backwards – leave out those student paper rounds and bar jobs – unless you feel they are relevant to the position you are applying for. Step 3 – De-Clutter Resist the temptation to use fancy typefaces and to underline everything. Too much formatting will make your CV appear cluttered and difficult to skim through. DO: Use a simple font like Arial or Times New Roman, preferably in 11pt or 12pt and stick to a black typeface. List important information in bullet points and make your contact details clearly visible at the top of every page. DON’T; Use multi-coloured type – especially red – and avoid borders or other designs. Don’t let your CV stretch any longer than 2 x A4 pages and don’t print on double sides. Step 4 – No Cheating Avoid the temptation to include any little white lies or exaggerations. If your French speaking skills end with ‘Bonjour’, ‘Au Revoir’ and asking for a beer, then do not list French speaking as one of your many talents. Stick to the facts and avoid being rumbled further down the line. Step 5 – Stay Focussed on your Goal Each time you submit your CV for consideration, you should tailor it to suit the role you are applying for. Read through your CV whilst keeping in mind the attributes that the position requires and alter it accordingly. For example if you are applying for a creative position, focus on your previous experience that fits – any work on new projects or initiatives for previous employers, your passion for writing (include examples of your work along with the CV), suggestions you have submitted to past bosses that they have picked up on – keep thinking of the role you want and why you would be perfect for it, and your CV will perfectly reflect your point. BW JOBS 4 GRADUATES Changing lives•Giving hope
Posted on: Sun, 25 Jan 2015 05:41:35 +0000
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