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10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by PatrickOkunima(m): 7:01am On Sep 26, 2017 |
You’ve ever heard the phrase “first impression matters?” It is also applicable to your CV. Whatever job sector you are targeting; as an intern, or the regular professional jobs, or even as a teacher with a local school, your CV should speak volumes for you. This means that the look of your CV would determine if an employer would dial your number or not – in most cases though. There is no perfect way to write a CV, but there are methods to make it stand out as attractive. I have interviewed countless job seekers, and I have seen mistakes peculiar to them all. If you don’t have reliable connections or networks to help you get a job with ease, you should focus on this article – to optimize your CV. Here are the 10 ways below. Employ a Professional Format while Writing Your CV The only mental idea every prospective employer creates about you is what your CV says about you. This means that you are being judged by what potential employers see on paper. If you want them to see you as a hirable professional, then your CV should look professional. Here are some few ways to go about that; - Stick to Arial or the New Time Romans Format. - Don’t highlight any part of your resume with colours and other fonts - Use only font sizes of 11 or a maximum of 12. Your Objective should answer the “What do I have to Offer Question” Always have this at the back of your mind. Using a copy and pasted objective that was drafted from a sample on a CV writing website is a CV killer. Hiring managers have seen such a couple of time, and they know exactly where you got it from. To create a wonderful objective, you should know the company needs and how you can be able to solve them – when you write it down. The moment you can attract the hiring officer’s attention, you are just a step closer from getting the job. Give Attention to Your Educational Qualifications Since it has been proven that the average maximum time to hold the attention of any hiring officer is 7 seconds, you should make the most out of it. No one would want to swim in an ocean of information, just to see your educational qualification. It is one of the most important things in your CV. What you studied, any educational qualification that gives you an edge, and achievements you recorded should be paid attention to. For those without work experience, you should focus more on optimizing this section, this section should be placed either at the top or centre of your CV – since it is where catches the recruiters’ attention the most. List out valuable work experiences Aside from your educational qualification, work experience can also be said to be the most important aspect of your CV. You should include any previous job you’ve handled in the past, your accomplishments on the job, and how it affected your previous firm positively. Hint: This should be written in number and percentage form. E.g. I succeeded in setting up 2 control panels that helped reduce the downtime in production by 90%. You are free to use bold fonts to highlight your achievements, but it should be done with caution. Highlight your Skills There should be a specific section designed to list out the skills you have in your possession. The fact is that recruiters don’t always need the regular skills being listed out by almost every job-seeker. Skills like; - Attention to detail - Analytic Reasoning, etc. should be minimally used. Just be sure to include skills that make you stand out, and also relevant to the job you are applying for. Include Testimonials I know a whole lot of job seekers won’t swallow this without a fight. The truth is who will believe all the numbers and percentages that you have outlined, without any form of proof? The best way to solidify your claim is to provide evidence from either a former boss or someone you have worked with before. If you can’t provide a testimonial, your CV might still look good all the same. Create a Proper Sequence on Your CV Since you have finally listed out the qualities that portray you as the best candidate, it is now important to make sure that your details follow a standard sequence. After the Skill set summary (Objectives), you should follow it up with your educational qualifications, your work experience, core competencies, Seminars attended and Research works done. Recheck for Grammatical Errors Nothing kills a CV more than grammatical errors. How can you have good eyes for details, and you can’t detect simple grammatical errors? Be careful not to forget that your CV is an extension of you. Any rushed work without proofreading will not tell a good story about you. Endeavor to read out your write-up aloud and correct necessary errors. Maintain a Great Online Profile Most employers do a background check on several employees to be hired – in most cases, top level jobs. It is necessary you maintain an online profile that is in line with your career objectives. Nothing incriminating should be seen of your online profiles – most especially LinkedIn. Keep Your CV updated Every new skilled acquired; every knowledge got, should be recorded properly and updated on your CV. This would help make your CV more attractive and up to date. Aside from making your CV more attractive, you should also make sure that you tailor your CV specifically for the intended job role. Your CV is your professional personality on paper. It should be able to speak volumes for you. If you can’t brand yourself on paper, make sure you hand it over to professionals to help you. As long as you get the job, who will care about how much was paid for the help in branding you? Till we meet next time, happy job hunting and wish you the best. 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Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by kunle86(m): 7:02am On Sep 26, 2017 |
OK good info |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by PatrickOkunima(m): 7:06am On Sep 26, 2017 |
Thanks. kunle86: |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by frankwells(f): 7:32am On Sep 26, 2017 |
good |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by donkenny(m): 7:32am On Sep 26, 2017 |
Employees and employers 1 Like
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Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by DanielsParker(m): 7:33am On Sep 26, 2017 |
Lovely |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by pautex: 7:37am On Sep 26, 2017 |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by EdoBoy90(m): 7:39am On Sep 26, 2017 |
the simple truth: No industries, no jobs and no companies in Nigeria compared with other western countries in the world. Revive Ajaokuta steel company and with Dangote Petrol Chemical Refinery, graduates would be out of street.. 6 Likes |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by clems88(m): 7:40am On Sep 26, 2017 |
Any employer ready to employ you woundnt be looking for all these things u wrote joor 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by pautex: 7:41am On Sep 26, 2017 |
So after all the cvs then no job? |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by sam4(m): 7:41am On Sep 26, 2017 |
Hmmmmmm |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by GreatMahmud: 7:41am On Sep 26, 2017 |
A good CV is only an invite for an interview. There is still a lot more involved in getting the job.. 5 Likes |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by ejlive: 7:41am On Sep 26, 2017 |
cv this cv that na waoooo 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by LordAA(m): 7:41am On Sep 26, 2017 |
Well done sir |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by ejlive: 7:41am On Sep 26, 2017 |
2 Likes |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by nenergy(m): 7:52am On Sep 26, 2017 |
Need a Résumé that resonates? PM me or check signature. Price: Very very very affordable!
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Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by nenergy(m): 7:55am On Sep 26, 2017 |
GreatMahmud:I agree! A CV only gets you noticed and helps you put your foot in the door. |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by dakeskese(m): 8:00am On Sep 26, 2017 |
... My malo friend wey no sabi write CV self don get work for CBN. He no apply self. Dem mix shortlist a for interview. Interview wey dem cover up for am. Nigeria is bleeped already! Person wey go get work, go get work. 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by jodababa(m): 8:02am On Sep 26, 2017 |
Can I add web design to my skills.... Somebody should answer plsssdd |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by EdoBoy90(m): 8:24am On Sep 26, 2017 |
dakeskese: They shoud keep on deceiving themselves about this CV thrash. Even the op is looking for job. He is hungry too. 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by shedy03(m): 8:51am On Sep 26, 2017 |
dakeskese:true |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by Kingsleyic(m): 9:05am On Sep 26, 2017 |
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Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by lawak: 9:23am On Sep 26, 2017 |
this mentality will not take you far. I suggest you read the post again and make amends if need be. thanks clems88: |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by Defcon1(m): 9:32am On Sep 26, 2017 |
Resumé has never been my problem.
l have been invited for interviews all the times l applied.
The real deal is getting the job. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by clems88(m): 11:05am On Sep 26, 2017 |
lawak:kilo de |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by Nobody: 11:11am On Sep 26, 2017 |
GreatMahmud:True that |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by naturefellow(m): 12:51pm On Sep 26, 2017 |
EdoBoy90:that doesn't negate the fact that you need to know how to write an appealing CV! |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by TrillionBrains(m): 1:13pm On Sep 26, 2017 |
Aside from going around looking for companies to submit CV's and application letters, why don't you avail yourself the opportunity of checking out Tech Skills Employers are on the lookout for? if you are that Tech-driven |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by EdoBoy90(m): 1:34pm On Sep 26, 2017 |
naturefellow:. Appealing CV my foot!!!!. Stop using vocabulary here OK. You think am a small boy right. Keep that thrash to yourself. If you need a job I can help you out OK. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Grab The Employer’s Attention With Your CV by phiszo(m): 1:44pm On Sep 26, 2017 |
Who CV help?? Those with unattractive CV are getting jobs |
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