No matter what anyone tells you there is only one test of a
truly compelling and successful CV
And that is
The number of job invites or
interview invitations you get
Your CV or Resume has only one job to do when
you submit it to recruiters or employers for a position you wish to be
considered for.
And that job is to make the company
call you for further talks.
So you CV/Resume is your spokesman.
It is the one document that tells the prospective employer whether it is
worthwhile calling you for further proof of your suitability for the job. So
why do people overlook the quality and well-being of their CV?
If you ask us na who we go ask..
Straight away to the 10 steps you
can take to rebrand your CV to become a very powerful spokesman for you;
1. Know what a successful CV means: We have explained above what a good CV is expected to do
for you
2. Choose a clear design and layout: Your CV must look good on the eye. That encourages the
recruiter to take a longer look at it. Poorly designed CVs tell the employer you
are probably a careless person and not a professional.
3. Basic sections and outlines: Draft your CV along the basic sections like Personal
details, career summary or highlights, work experience, education, skills,
awards etc. Having your CV written in clear sections makes for a professional
CV. Don't just jumble information together
4. What is the ideal pagelimit?: Ideally your CV should be 2 pages but for senior level,
very experienced persons it ca always be more than that. The key is to not fill
your CV with irrelevant information
5. Tailor to the role: Having a good CV written for doesn't mean you have nothing
else to do. All jobs are not the same so you may have to tailor your main CV
template to suit each job especially when the requirements are different
6. KISS: Keep it Simple Stupid. No long useless grammatical
braggadocio (you get the drift?)
7. Go heavy on skills section: You have skills relevant for the kind of jobs you wish to
apply for? Make sure you include them as clearly as possible. Skills even help
a candidate appear in searches by employers
8. Achievements vs Responsibilities: Don't just list responsibilities. Try to itemise the
achievements you made in each past or present position held. If you can name
figures, stats etc the better.
9. Vet for unnecessary errors: Your CV should be as error free as possible. vet your CV
before use in applications
10. Review and update regularly: That you have a good CV now doesn't mean it will be
relevant for all jobs or good enough in a year time. Always review, add up new
skills and qualifications you have. Beef up your CV. Just like you periodically
upgrade your wardrobe
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