CV tips to get hired fast
These CV tips will land you a good job fast. They are
CV Length:
Ensure that it is a one-page cv length when you have experience from the entry level to 5years of experience
For executive level and senior role, the CV length could be 2-page length.
For a 2-page CV, ensure that the first page has all the key information relevant to the role you are applying for.
Simple and easy to read format
The top part of the CV should have this relevant information: Name, Address, Phone number and Linkdln info
The body of the CV should have a clear and scannable format. It should have job title, company and duration.
Ensure that this information can be scanned or read by the hirer within 8 seconds of glancing on your CV
Use summary instead of career objectives
Give a summary or highlight of your career objectives using 2-3 bullets points to share your biggest achievements relevant to the role
Sales Executive Summary
I have exceeded a target on average by 130% by prospecting and closing new business worth $1million
I have negotiated international deals and on-boarded over 50+ enterprise customers delivering net new business worth $2m each at XYZ Company
Work experience
Make the first bullet point of your greatest achievements and experience be the first point. This will sustain the interest of the hirer.
Add 3-4 bullet points per job
For example,
I grew business from $200K- $3Million and exceeded quarterly target for over 170% by expanding more business and explore new markets for profits
Structure your points
Structure your point with this format. For example,
- What you did
- What was the outcome
- How did it go
For example, ‘created a social campaign which increased 50% reach by creating engaging videos and contents’
Make your online courses and professional certificates count
Add 2-3 bullets to summarize your learnings
COURSERA – Project Management
Data Analyses with Python
I learnt how to apply existing python skills to organize and analyze data sets
Professional Body/ Certificates
I am a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
CV fonts, size and style matters too
Use font like- Arial, Georgia, Tahoma, Times New Roman, Helvetica,
- Your name at the top- 14- 20 points
- Headings- 12- 14 points
- Body- 10- 12 points
The above mentioned cv tips will make you get a job fast. Feel free to comment and share.
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