2025 has arrived and it’s all systems go in getting that new job. Start the new year in a positive way and get prepared to stand out from the crowd and secure that much wanted new career position.
One of the most important things you need is a good CV. It’s the first impression for your Recruitment Specialist and that will determine if you are put forward for the position you want. But how should a cv be delivered? Should it have ALL the information and things you have done over your career so far, or should a more bespoke offering be the way to get a recruiter’s, and employer’s, attention?
We give you some tips to help you get spruced up ready to apply for the job you have seen on our website or social media channels.
- Don’t clutter your CV. Yes we want to know your work history, but we don’t need to know every intricate detail. Think about the position you are applying for and tailor the cv to the features and requirements that the employer has highlighted, if you have the experience already.
- Actually read the whole job post properly and carefully. Sometimes when you are skim reading or reading fast you will misinterpret something stated, or miss a detail that could mean the difference between getting an interview and not.
- Make sure you include an introduction statement. Something that gives a potential employer a snap review of your most up to date and relevant information. For example, your most valuable skillset that’s relevant, your location, motivation in a job and experience in the same sectors.
- List your relevant skillsets so they are easy to read and see on your cv. Don’t mix them into the cv in many different places because they may get overlooked.
- Don’t tell fibs! You will get found out and although the old saying ‘everyone tells a fib or two on their cv’ is light hearted, in real terms if you are putting it down, then you have to be able to back it up!
- A cv is the first impression of you to any employer and recruiter. Simple is better, but also relevance as key. In this modern world where it’s more likely that the employer has a specific requirement for a role, make sure that you highlight any part of your history that could or does mean you can do the roll you are applying for. If you don’t have experience then highlight why you could be a better fit than others and how that could benefit the company.
- No need for fancy fonts or lay outs. A recruitment specialist will be sending your information on their own template anyway so its much easier if the CV is done in a ‘normal’ font and the lay out is simple.
- Have different versions of your CV saved ready. For example if you have a technical skillset and a more administrative skillset then have a CV for each in case there is a role that is more dominant in one of the skillsets you have.
- Keep your contact details up to date on your CV. Make sure you have the right email address and mobile phone number added as a priority as this is how you will be able to be contacted, sometimes quickly, from your recruitment specialist.
For more tip and hints visit our CV page on our website. Click HERE for more help.
