In order to land that new job, your CV needs to stand out and make a big impression on employers.
StandOut CV has created this handy CV guide to show exactly how to make your CV stand out, make an impact and persuade employers to invite you through to interview stage.
Firstly you need to create an immaculately professional image to be taken seriously and ensure that your CV can be easily navigated by readers. Recruiters receive an average of 118 CVs per job vacancy! A sloppy or untidy CV will not be shortlisted in today’s market.
Keep your CV at around 2 pages in length. Use a simple clean font and ensure that your most valuable skills are highlighted at the top of your CV. This will create an instant impact. Then craft an easy-to-read structure so that recruiters can speedily pick out the information they need.
Highlight proof of your value to an employer. You can do this by adding outstanding achievements that have impacted previous firms, and try to back them up with facts and figures where possible.
And don’t forget to include a cover letter with your application. This will ensure that your CV gets opened in the first instance. Tell the employer what you have to offer them as opposed to what you want from them.
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Follow the steps below to ensure that your CV packs a punch. If you can deliver a stand out CV, you’ll be closer to your next job offer!
What’s next?
Once you’ve perfected your CV, be sure to upload it to CV-Library so that employers can get in touch with you about relevant jobs!
If you have any further thoughts or tips to add, we’d love to hear what you think! Leave us a comment below.
