CV tips
Greg Wyatt • Aug 10, 2021
Ask ten people for feedback on your CV and you'll end up with eleven CVs.
A pithy truth, but the takeaways are more important:
- perfect is too subjective to strive for
- aim for good through acting on objective advice, no subjective opinion
- if by good fortune you find out what a hiring manager wants from a good CV, give them that
Things to think about:
- a great candidate with an average CV has better odds than an average candidate with a great CV
- sometimes you'll be that great candidate, more often not
- ATS compliance is simple and easy with less weight than you think
- remember you want people to actually read your CV. White space, plain English and achievements supported by fact are your friends
- apply the "so what" stick to your CV, to make it simple, clear, unambiguous, impactful and without needless repetition
- consistent & accurate spelling, grammar and formatting
For more detailed tips to boost your job search click here: #jobseekerbasics
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