CV Writing is a serious part of starting the Job hunting process. In
today's competitive job market, were every candidate wants a recruiter
or employer to give their CV the attention it deserves, if you want your
application to be taken seriously and you want your CV to be separated
from the bulk feel free to consider and include the following 9 qualities
in your CV.
Your chances of securing interviews is likely to increase by up to 50%
if you skillfully implement these points. However only do so, if you genuinely
have them.
Industry Targeted/Job Specific Qualifications or Training -Recruiters
and employers absolutely love this, candidate that do not require extra
training and already has a catalogue of relevant job specific qualifications
always stand out.
Evidence of adding to the bottom line of a company or business
- If you can prove this and it is explicitly clear on your career CV track
record, you will stand out.
Prove that you have always met and exceeded your job targets -
If this is clearly show and outlined, you will be a winner in the job
hunting market. Use real life examples to demonstrate this point and shine
well above the rest.
Figures, Figures, Figures! - Have you made money for past employers
or companies?, have you sold products or services?, won contract or tenders?,
state this clearly on your CV particularly if you are in sales, marketing,
retail, real-estate or similar sectors. Stating Figures explicitly can
make you stand out above the rest.
Industry Awards and Prizes for work achievement - Listing these
(if you have any), always goes a long way in proving you are different,
dedicated and special!
Staff Management Abilities - Skills and expertise related to dealing
with people, this includes any experience of training, interviewing, company
presentations, coaching, work delegation, appraisals etc. If you have
these skills, summarize and list them for maximum results and effectiveness.
International, National or Local exposure - If you are going for
a local Job in a particular area, a previous track record of working in
that same area always appeals to Employers and Recruiters. Similarly if
you have international exposure in a specific job market, for example
the building and construction industry, this looks good too, Mention such
valuable information and stand out.
Consistence track history with fewer employers - Stable Job Seekers
that have worked in the same company for a number of years, always get
their CV noticed, when they move back into the job hunting market - if
you have stayed in one firm for 6-10 years or for a similar period of
time, then bring this to the fore front of your CV application, Recruiters
and Employers favor such candidates.
Accuracy and relevancy to job post advertised - This is critical,
if you have all or even some of the above criteria's, don't forget to
reflect your experience and abilities in line with the post you are pursuing,
all these qualities can make you an immediate winner.
However 1 must admit, from experience 1 know it takes skills and someone
with a recruitment HR background to skillfully assess job seekers expertise’s
and help them put together the ultimate industry CV to secure interviews.
If you fall into this category its worth getting your CV professionally
written by an expert who knows how to help you. You will be totally amazed
at our ability to articulate your experience and career record to get
you an interview offer.
By Ola Philip-King - For a Personal Free Consultation and to enquire
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