Top Tips For A More Polished CV

by  • 

Make Your Business Stand Out On Every Platform-Chispa MagazineIf you’re on the hunt for a new job, the first thing you need to do is perfect your CV. Far too many people don’t think twice about sending a resume that isn’t perfect. However, this shouldn’t be the case. Did you know many employers who find an error on a CV, no matter how small, throw it away? If you’re serious about the job that you’re applying for, you need to take the time to polish your CV.

It doesn’t take long to do, but perfecting your resume can make all the difference to whether you’re invited to an interview. When it comes to your resume, it’s not just a case of checking for errors. There is so much more to resume success than simple error checking.

Focus on the role. The aim of a resume is to show the employer you are suitable for the role, as you have all the right skills and experience. Yet when it comes to sending a CV, many applicants fail to tailor it to the job they’re applying for. Instead, sending over a standard resume listing all of their basic skills, and then wonder why they didn’t get an interview.

If you want to be invited to an interview, your resume needs to explain why you are the perfect candidate. This means listing all relevant skills you have, as well as any experience that will aid your application. For instance, if you were to apply to work in a restaurant, it would be important that any essential skills were highlighted on your resume. For a role like this, http://www.jobapplicationcenter.com/fast-food-job-applications/mcdonalds-application/, willingness to learn and your characteristics are more important than experience.

Make it employer-friendly. As well as writing a small paragraph about your skills and experience, it’s also a good idea to list your key skills. That way, if the employer is flicking through resumes, they will be able to get an idea of what you can do quickly. Be concise with your information, but make sure that everything necessary is included.

Aim to make your resume as employer-friendly as possible, so that it’s easy to read. Keep everything in the same font, highlight important information in bold, and double space the text to make it easier to read.

Make it stand out. If you want to be successful, it’s crucial that your CV stands out. Have a look at how to make sure it does on http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/cvs-and-applications/successful-cv. To make it eye-catching, be creative with the skills that you list and the way that you word things. Obviously, it needs to be quick and easy to read, but it’s also important to have an individual style added to it.

Just to clarify, making your resume stand out doesn’t mean applying funky borders or clip art. It simply means being creative with your wording, so that your resume doesn’t read the same as every other candidate. Take note of these tips to ensure you are invited to an interview for every job you apply for. Double check for errors, focus on the role, and make it easy to read, and your CV will take you places.

Photo by

Facebooktwitterpinterestlinkedinmail
Milo Senalle

Milo Senalle

Managing Editor at Chispa Magazine
As one of the managing editors of Chispa Magazine, Milo Senalle is the go-to man for all things technology, ethical, and financial concerns. Providing laughs with his style of writing and problem-solving techniques, Milo is a voice of reason among the girly staff at Chispa. Married with children, living in Atlanta, he works 24/7 on becoming a man of courage and believes honor begins at home.

Milo Senalle

As one of the managing editors of Chispa Magazine, Milo Senalle is the go-to man for all things technology, ethical, and financial concerns. Providing laughs with his style of writing and problem-solving techniques, Milo is a voice of reason among the girly staff at Chispa. Married with children, living in Atlanta, he works 24/7 on becoming a man of courage and believes honor begins at home.