Aim for the Gold with out top 5 CV tips
Getting a job is like getting a gold medal, make sure you follow these top 5 cv tips to get that coveted spot in that company!
Like everyone else in the country we will be cheering on #teamIreland at the Olympics in Rio. Our superb competitors can inspire all of us to achieve more, showing just what can be achieved with persistence and preparation.
Of course, persistence and preparation are key to a successful job hunt and you also need a great CV to get you off the starting blocks.
The good news is that your CV doesn’t have to win you a gold medal it just has to get you a job interview.
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Writing your CV doesn’t have to be an Olympian task if you use our top 5 CV tips.
Top 5 CV Tips
1. Sell
Sell your achievements and skills. Remember your CV is not your life story it is your sales brochure and you are selling your skills and experience to a potential employer. It is estimated that it takes 20 seconds to scan a CV so you need to make sure your “selling points” ie your skills and experience can be seen at a glance.
2. Connect
To know exactly which skills and experience you need to emphasis carefully read the job description, take it apart line by line and meticulously match your skills to the job requirements. You want to be sure you connect as many of the recruiters requirements to your own skills and experience. The more connections you make the more likely you are to get called to an interview.
3. Measure
When talking about your skills and experience put them in a format which is easily understood and measurable. For example rather than say you organised a rota which increased productivity, say you organised a rota which increased productivity by 10% saving your company €5,000 per year. It’s a simple but effective way to make your achievements stand out.
4. Profile
You can guarantee the one part of your CV that will be read is your profile. A well written and powerful profile should make the recruiter want to read all of your CV. Use it to provide a focused and informative snapshot of your experience and a sense of your skills and make it relevant to the job you are applying for.
5. Format
If you make it difficult for a recruiter to read your CV then they won’t. Your CV should be laid out so it’s easy to access with bullet points, fonts and no longer than two A4 pages. Check your grammar and check your spelling too.
IrishJobs.ie has been helping people find the job they want for over 20 years. Our team is delighted to share our job hunting tips and advice with you.