CV Tip 13-24
Tip 13
Once you have a better idea about your target, the next step is to think about your strategy for the CV. And yes you did hear right – strategy!
Tip 14
Think about the employer, and consider what he/she will be looking for in a candidate.
Tip 15
Similarly, think about whether or not the employer has any specific criteria/preconceptions about what they are looking for in a CV.
Tip 16
Most employers won’t mention specific requirements for a CV in their job specification, but some do so just beware. If something specific is mentioned then you should adhere to it. Check the advertisement and/or specification just in case.
Tip 17
For example, on rare occasions employers might ask you to write using a specific CV format, or include certain information on your CV. However, as mentioned most employers don’t do this and give you more of a free reign. In which case, talking of format you should use the most effective format.
Tip 18
Take a look at your CV and assess just how good/bad the format is.
Tip 19
Don’t take a long look at it – you need to put yourself in the employer’s shoes, and do what he/she will do, and sum up your first general impressions within just a few short seconds.
Assess it for 5 or 6 seconds maximum.
Tip 20
Be honest with yourself.
Tip 21
Ask yourself whether it is too long?
Tip 22
Ask yourself whether it is too cluttered?
Tip 23
Ask yourself whether it is too complicated?
Tip 24
Ask yourself whether it makes a good or bad first impression?
Paul , top UK CV specialist, head of leading firm CV Succeed, and author of the most pioneering CV book in decades, The One Page CV (published by top career sector publishers Pearson Education).
