On average, #recruiters spend 6-7 seconds skimming through a candidate’s #CV before deciding whether to move forward or not. So, how do you make yours stand out?๐ค Whether you’re polishing an old CV or starting a fresh one, follow these expert #tips to create ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐กโ๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ก๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ . ๐
1๏ธโฃ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ซ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: Speak their language! Incorporate the #employerโs keywords and tone to show youโre a perfect match.
2๏ธโฃ๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ: Showcase your #skills and #experience with laser-focused clarity. Recruiters should see your strengths in seconds. ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
3๏ธโฃ๐๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ฌ: Two pages, max! Hiring managers are busyโgive them a clear snapshot of your expertise. ๐โ๏ธ
4๏ธโฃ๐๐ซ๐จ๐จ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ค๐ ๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ: Typos are deal-breakers. Triple-check your CV and have a second pair of eyes review it to catch every detail. ๐ง
5๏ธโฃ๐๐ญ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ: Only include skills and experience that align with the job. Cut the clutterโless is more! ๐ฏ
Don’t forget: Each level needs a different CV strategy.
– Director – C-level professionals: numbers like budget responsibility, but stick to strategy or tactics. Stress ethics, professional attitude and philosophy. We select C-levels on attitude and culture more than anything else. So check also your cultural fit. Do not simply apply to positions. Get in contact with a career counselor for your CV and an Executive Search for your promotion to relevant positions
– Mid to senior managers stick to metrics but keep it simple. Do not put any metric or any project you have done. Keep only those that really matter to the role you are applying or you are considered for. Be very careful to where you apply. Study the culture and numbers thoroughly.
– junior to mid / supervisors: keep it lean. Do not write more than what you do. Avoid fancy titles. Aim for career counseling early in your process.
To all:
– Be always humble and down to earth. Do not brag.
– Act wisely in Social Media and share knowledge, not poison.
– Work on your extracurricular activities and societies.
– Volunteerism will pay you back.
– Be authentic but less is more
โจ For more insider tips, follow HumanI’s LinkedIn page or contact our #headhunters directly. They’ll let you know more than just the usuals…๐ฅ
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