Is the traditional CV dead?
I was talking about CVs with clients this week, they were wondering what style works best and if they even need one with more and more need to complete on line application forms for job sites.
There are still occasions when people will ask for your CV and what you need to do is to ensure it stands out and also conveys your key messages quickly.
Too many CVs I look at when I’m short listing are too wordy and also vague. I want to know WHAT someone has done, not just have details brought from their job description.
When you put your CV together make sure you make the key facts easy for someone to pick out – achievements, keywords etc.
You also want to pay some attention to design, to make sure it stands out from those using templates and copying those you see via a web search. You want to make it visually appealing to encourage it to get it to the short listed pile.
We do also need to be mindful that CVs are now scanned, in which case we need to concentrate on key words which must match with the requirements for the job. Â You can use the same CV but then change it to plain text (no formatting) for computerised searching, and then looking for where you can add more key words.
The CV is still an important part of your job search tool bag, so make sure it is a good one. If you need some help in creating a great CV, a cost effective way is to use my Create a CV eBook and get a complimentary review. http://www.amazingpeople.co.uk/ebooks.htm
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