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5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by living2013(m): 1:41pm On Apr 17, 2016
Applying to different jobs with same CV is mostly unproductive. If you do this, don’t be surprised if you are not getting positive results. Every job position has a specific requirement. Tailoring your CV for each position you applied for could give you a better chance of landing that expected interview. Employers need qualified candidates that will be of great benefit to their business. If the information on your paper is cogent enough to meet up with their expectations, then you are in for a great deal.

To update CV successfully, the following steps can be put into consideration:
1. Review job description: Go through the job description of the position you intend to apply for. Access yourself and take note of your skills, experiences and education that is relevant which can make you an ideal candidate for the position.
2. Re-brand your career Objective or Profile: This section of your CV must be at the top. Rewrite and tailor it to the overall requirements of the position you are applying for. Use action words and chip in your education, experience and any important information in a brief.
3. Refresh SAEEXP Sections: Review your skills, Achievement, education & experiences (SAEEXP) and others extensively. Us the notes you have taken (step 1) as a guide to help you tailor the details of your qualifications to deal with each of the individual requirements laid out/expected in the job roles. Create bullet points that marry qualifications you’ve gained to date with each requirement of the role. Use laudable examples of your past experiences. If the job you want requires financial management, explain in detail about how you successfully managed finances of your previous employers.
4. Renew the Layout: Go through your CV’s layout thoroughly. Test different fonts and sizes, don’t use stylish font (I prefer New times, Ariel or Calibri). Stick to a basic layout that covers your contact details, skills, work experience, education and others in that order. It must be easy on the eye. Don’t use multiple colours and ensure that you do not leave too much white space on the page.
5. Review grammar and spelling: This must be done with absolute care. Go through the CV over and over again and check your spellings/grammar. You can as well get a second person (better of) to review it before your submission.

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Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by Pinkieblue(f): 2:48pm On Apr 17, 2016
Nice..... You nailed it

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Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by Alexandroo(m): 3:51pm On Apr 17, 2016
Nice one
Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by Nobody: 6:48am On Apr 18, 2016
Well said.
Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by KillerBeauty(f): 6:50am On Apr 18, 2016
This is helpful

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Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by chukxy44(m): 6:50am On Apr 18, 2016
You right but most times it is simply Just Grace and nothing else not even the most perfectly drafted CV can guarantee anything. Just Grace

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Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by Nobody: 6:50am On Apr 18, 2016
Okay ooo... Nice writeup but in Nigeria, Once you know someone that know someone or God's Grace Is radiating on you... The job is yours!

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Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by Nobody: 6:51am On Apr 18, 2016
Cool
Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by Holysnow(m): 6:53am On Apr 18, 2016
having done all that...PRAY ON THE CV. its very important

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Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by Hillzy(m): 6:58am On Apr 18, 2016
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Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by serverconnect(m): 7:01am On Apr 18, 2016
nice one
Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by mallamseifaldin(m): 7:04am On Apr 18, 2016
Yeah!! Like my friend up there said, its prayers.

Pray,

keep trying,


Never give up

Pray.

With this success would be yours.
Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by Nobody: 7:08am On Apr 18, 2016
that was awesome.
Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by adedam007(m): 7:08am On Apr 18, 2016
Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by tombeh(m): 7:08am On Apr 18, 2016
Very well said thanks.
Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by yomalex(m): 7:11am On Apr 18, 2016
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Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by living2013(m): 7:23am On Apr 18, 2016
chukxy44:
You right but most times it is simply Just Grace and nothing else not even the most perfectly drafted CV can guarantee anything. Just Grace
Everything we do, we need to ask for God's grace, but it also pays to get your work done rightly. As the saying goes, prayer without good work is dead.

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Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by Nobody: 7:24am On Apr 18, 2016
NICE ONE OP...TO YOU ALL SAYING YOU NEED TO KNOW SOMEONE TO GET A JOB...U ARE RIGHT TO AN EXTENT...BUT YET SOME PEOPLE STILL GET THAT OFFER LETTER WITHOUT KNOWING ANYBODY.....GET FOR YOURSELF A CV THAT CAN SELL UR IMAGE WELL.. PERFORM BRILLIANTLY DURING THE TEST/INTERVIEW AND PRAY AND AM SURE THE RESULT WILL B PREDICTABLE POSITIVE .

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Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by olafum1(m): 7:25am On Apr 18, 2016
Op in Short, we should review all the reviewables cool
Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by Ghost447(m): 7:31am On Apr 18, 2016
living2013:
Everything we do, we need to ask for God's grace, but it also pays to get your work done rightly. As the saying goes, prayer without good work is dead.
That's true, but my friend was given employment letter before he submitted his application, in other words he was not interviewed, but he got the job before those who submitted their CVs & applications. God's grace first before any other thing.
Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by Stanbeto: 7:37am On Apr 18, 2016
Seen thanks
Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by fleps(m): 7:44am On Apr 18, 2016
Nice
Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by iykejohnson(m): 8:19am On Apr 18, 2016
Noted.
Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by obembet(f): 9:05am On Apr 18, 2016
This Guy is not a Nigerian.....
Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by thespokenword: 9:27am On Apr 18, 2016
Well written but then do not forget to type your NAMES and PHONE NUMBERS in the biggest form available because that's just what matters when they decide to put a call through to that person they had predetermined to employ even before it was mentioned to the public.
Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by GreatManBee: 9:55am On Apr 18, 2016
living2013:
Applying to different jobs with same CV is mostly unproductive. If you do this, don’t be surprised if you are not getting positive results. Every job position has a specific requirement. Tailoring your CV for each position you applied for could give you a better chance of landing that expected interview. Employers need qualified candidates that will be of great benefit to their business. If the information on your paper is cogent enough to meet up with their expectations, then you are in for a great deal.

To update CV successfully, the following steps can be put into consideration:
1. Review job description: Go through the job description of the position you intend to apply for. Access yourself and take note of your skills, experiences and education that is relevant which can make you an ideal candidate for the position.
2. Re-brand your career Objective or Profile: This section of your CV must be at the top. Rewrite and tailor it to the overall requirements of the position you are applying for. Use action words and chip in your education, experience and any important information in a brief.
3. Refresh SAEEXP Sections: Review your skills, Achievement, education & experiences (SAEEXP) and others extensively. Us the notes you have taken (step 1) as a guide to help you tailor the details of your qualifications to deal with each of the individual requirements laid out/expected in the job roles. Create bullet points that marry qualifications you’ve gained to date with each requirement of the role. Use laudable examples of your past experiences. If the job you want requires financial management, explain in detail about how you successfully managed finances of your previous employers.
4. Renew the Layout: Go through your CV’s layout thoroughly. Test different fonts and sizes, don’t use stylish font (I prefer New times, Ariel or Calibri). Stick to a basic layout that covers your contact details, skills, work experience, education and others in that order. It must be easy on the eye. Don’t use multiple colours and ensure that you do not leave too much white space on the page.
5. Review grammar and spelling: This must be done with absolute care. Go through the CV over and over again and check your spellings/grammar. You can as well get a second person (better of) to review it before your submission.
Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by chimah3(m): 3:47pm On Apr 18, 2016
always write only what you can defend!
Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by dharay99: 4:03pm On Apr 18, 2016
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Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by Ukolin: 6:37pm On Apr 18, 2016
In Nigeria getting job is by connection oR better still 'Man know mAn' may God help us in this sojourn friends
Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by uboma(m): 5:31am On Apr 20, 2016
In addition to the points listed above, never lie on your CV. Is there a particular skill the job advert requires? No need to lie that you have such skills when in reality, you dont.

Avoid lengthy CVs especially for entry level. The maximum number of pages should be 2 unless the job advert indicates otherwise.
Re: 5 Basics Steps To Update CV Successfully by living2013(m): 1:30pm On Jul 25, 2016
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Recommended: https://www.nairaland.com/2844254/rewrite-cv-free-gmat-available

You can take advantage of the offer in the link and upgrade your CV successfully.

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