How to Create a Big First Impression with Your CV Infographic
In order to land that new job, your CV needs to stand out and make a big impression on employers.
Firstly you need to create an immaculately professional image to be taken seriously and ensure that your CV can be easily navigated by readers. Recruiters receive an average of 118 CVs per job vacancy so a sloppy or untidy CV will not be shortlisted in today’s market.
Keep your CV at around 2 pages in length, use a simple clean font and ensure that your most valuable skills are highlighted at the top of your CV in order to create an instant impact. Then craft an easy-to-read structure so that recruiters can speedily pick out the information they need.
Highlight proof of your value to an employer by adding outstanding achievements that have impacted previous firms, and try to back them up with facts and figures where possible.
And don’t forget to include a cover letter with your application to ensure that your CV gets opened in the first instance. Tell the employer what you have to offer them as opposed to what you want from them.
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