Having a good CV can turn your life around for good, but it’s one of the toughest challenges for job seekers. Over the years many unemployed graduates have omitted the simple mistakes that have had their CV toss into the waste bin. Most employers spend just a few seconds scanning each CV before sticking it in the 'Yes' or 'No' pile. So, how can you make your CV more captivating, well-tailored, and appealing to your next employer? This article will try to throw some light on the skill needed to enrich your CV.
Usually, good a CV should be no more than two pages – and that’s a typical two pages of A4 paper. Employers spend, on average, just 8 seconds looking at anyone’s CV, so what is the sure way of landing you on the ‘YES’ pile box that could change your entire life story? Just keep it punchy, straight to the point, and save those little details for the main interview. Take the time to change your CV for each role that you apply for. Research the company and use the job advertised to work out exactly what skills you should point out to them. They will appreciate the obvious effort.
How to Make a Good CV
1. Education And Qualifications
Make sure, you write in chronological order a brief list of school and university qualifications, together with the grades you obtained. Other Certifications you received throughout your study could also be an advantage to enrich your CV.
2. Tailor Your CV to the Job
You should spend time researching for the position you are applying for so your CV can best suit the role. Try to alter your CV in line with the role you’re applying for – using the job description, company information, and any other details you find from industry research as a guide. This way, you won’t be sending the same CV every time because that won’t do you any favors when it comes to impressing an employer.
3. Quantify Your Achievements
The simplest way to do this is by putting numbers to quantify your abilities and accomplishments. Supporting your achievements with tangible figures helps HR managers gauge the impact you will make because they know exactly what you've already done. It's all very well telling the prospective employer what you did in your last role, but all great CVs show these details. That means getting to the specifics of what you have done.
4. List Your Relevant Skills
The skills one has today is what makes them stand out, with the trend the job market is tilting to, without much skills in a certain area, you might just be left out. Employers look out for people with extra skills than what they got from school, these skills often include computer skills (WordPress, Excel, InDesign) or language you speak or specific things the company is looking for, such as targeted skills to meet the role you are applying for.
5. Show Industry Insight
Showing an industry insight on the job you are applying for, will show your prospective employer you can stay on trends. You will appear more attractive to employers if you demonstrate knowledge of the industry, so make sure, you stay up-to-date with the news and trends of the industry you are planning to enter, this could help at the interview stage.
Conclusion
If you stick to the above points and maintain the character of a tenacious job seeker with a very detailed yet concise, straight to point CV, luck will shine on you and your life will turn around for good.
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