How To Dress Up Your CV For Success

The purpose of a CV is not to get you a job, it is to get you an interview. So when writing your resume it's important to include all the right information so that the recruiter can connect the dots concisely and see that you might be a strong candidate for the job.

Your CV speaks on your behalf when you're not there physically. Make sure it conveys your personal details in a way that presents you in the best possible way. You need to "sell" your skills, abilities, qualifications, and experience to recruiters to get an interview and they will have to sell you to one of their potential clients.

Here are two tops tips on presenting your resume.

Be concise: Don't feel that you have to list every single exam you have ever taken or every activity you have ever been involved in, identify which are the most relevant and impressive. The longer your CV is, the more challenging it is for an employer to understand your achievements.

Be honest: Although a CV does allow you to overlook details that you would prefer the employer not to know about, you should never give wrong or false information. CVs are not legal documents and you can't be held liable for anything within, but if a recruiter picks up an idea of falsification you will be rejected. However, remember an application form that you have signed to confirm that the contents are true is a legal document and forms part of your contract of employment if you are recruited.

Mistakes do happen, however, try your very best to avoid making any on your CV. These are the most common once people make:

• Spelling and grammatical errors.
• Not double-checking and getting someone else to proofread your CV for you.

The video below will give you more detailed pointers on what to do when compiling your CV.

How to write a cover letter

Contrary to what you may have heard, the cover letter is an important part of your job application. Cover letters give you the opportunity to reiterate the ways your experience and skills qualify you for the job you are interested in. They are also a good way to address details of your CV which may look strange to an employer, such as employment gaps.

So compose your cover letters with the same care and consideration as you would put towards your CV.

Things to remember when writing your cover letter:

• Make it personal. This can be a tricky one, put some emotion in it but keep it professional.
• Tell them why you think you'll fit into their company. Basically, you should convince them that you're the perfect person for the job
• Never let your cover letter exceed one page.

The short video below has more insight on what and what not to do when it comes to composing your cover letter.

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