Personal Profile
Your profile should be an introduction to you. A short overview of what you can offer, your career history and key achievements. A way to demonstrate the industry sectors that you have worked in and a chance to sell yourself.
Achievements
When writing a CV, put yourself in the employers' shoes and ask yourself what would make a candidate stand out to you? Have you saved your company money? Perhaps you've implemented new company best practices? Have you ever been promoted? Did you exceed your sales targets? If so, these are the best place to start.
Presentation
Employers want to gain a clear picture of your experience. Listing these duties and responsibilities in bullet points ensures this is easy to read and makes life much easier for the recruiter. Making your CV clearer may sound obvious, but employers will want to see the relevant skills and experience for the job which you have applied. If you are looking to change career, try to focus on the transferable skills that may be relevant.
Career History
Have you had a high volume of jobs within a short space of time? Don't panic! By adding a reason for leaving under each position, whether it be redundancy, relocation, temporary or contract roles, you can eliminate any potential concerns.
Length of CV
One common myth amongst job seekers is to keep CV at a maximum of two pages. However, if you have bags of relevant experience, it is essential to show this off! Although we encourage candidates to keep their CV’s tidy, do not feel pressured into cutting out crucial information. We have placed plenty of candidates with CV’s over five pages long!
IT Skills
Be sure to list all computer programmes and software you have used. Did you use a bespoke CRM system in your last role? If so, ensure you include this information. Although they can be obvious, don't forget programmes such as Word, Outlook and Excel. If you want to impress, highlight your advanced skills such as vlookups, pivot tables and macros.
