CV Reviews - first step to a new job
I offer complimentary CV reviews via my web site. Some people have never had their CV critiqued and it can be useful for them to get an external view.
I’ve recently reviewed a CV from Paula.Two key things I noticed from the CV was the headings were very large – font 18, the text was in a small font, size 9 and there was a lot of wasted space with the CV covering 4 pages.
The key thing to remember with CVs is that the person reading it is only going to spend a minute or so with an additional review so it has to grab attention quickly. It’s also important to remember that the CV is just to get you an interview, you have time to impress further when you meet with the interviewer.
Less is definitely more - you want the space to make your points stand out and include the most relevant details not everything. You also need to think of the covering letter as the companion to the CV and include relevant details on what you seek and why in the letter.
I’ve written some guidance about writing CVs on my web site.
Alongside presentation it is also important to think of what you achieved, not copying out details from the job description. You need to step back and think about the job, what did you do that made a difference?
Any thoughts or questions? Do get in touch or comment below.
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