5 Ways To Get Your CV Out of the Trash Bin And Be Noticed.

Last month, Loyce called me to inquire about our CV writing services.  ‘I have applied for over 100 jobs but I don’t know why employers reject my CV.”

When she went through her skills, requirements, and qualifications, all boxes were ticked but what could have been the problem?

Probably her CV!

I advised her to contact our professional CV writers who reviewed her CV for free and was given feedback on the areas that needed to be polished.

“I realized that I had been using a generic one to apply for all the jobs without customizing to specific roles.”

She went to the drawing board and researched about the keywords in the industry and removed irrelevant information which shortened her CV from 8 pages to 3 pages.”

Free CV review did wonders and as we speak now, Loyce is waiting for feedback for an interview she attended last week after most of her applications were unsuccessful.

So, how can you get your CV out of the trash bin and get interviews just like Loyce?

Here are 5 ways:

1. Let the Numbers to Do the Talking

If you were a recruiter, which of these sentences would you consider?

“As a team leader, I led the team and increased the revenue by hitting the set target.”

“As a team leader, I increased annual revenue from $2 million to $3million, a gain of 20% which increased the company’s rank to position one.”

Most employers will go for the second one because it talks about the accomplishment and shows the depth of success using the facts.

It is important to quantify your achievements using numbers, and percentages.

2. Proofread

Typos and grammatical mistakes on a CV are the worst mistakes that put off the employer. Print out your CV and go through it because it is easy to see mistakes on paper than on a screen. Careless mistakes show that you are not keen on details.

Have another person proofread your CV and get feedback on mistakes that need to be corrected.

For example, Loyce’s CV was reviewed by professional CV writers who identified the mistakes that needed to be corrected and after it was polished, she got an interview.

3. Outsmart ATS

Companies use automation to screen the CVs and therefore it is important to include relevant keywords to increase the chances of passing through the system.

It is important to pay attention to what the company is looking for in a job description of the qualifications then connect with what you possess in your CV.

4. Show Off Your Skills

Your CV should reveal why you are the best fit for the role. The key skills section should highlight your strengths and it is important to focus on the ones that are most relevant to the job.

5. Follow Application Instructions

Failing to follow instructions leads to no response from employers. For example, you can be asked to include salary expectations on your CV but you forget or you indicate them on the cover letter.

I have seen some candidates sending a CV, application letter, and certificates when the job description required them to share a CV only and this leads to disqualifications because you fail to follow instructions.

Finally

When sending a CV, it is important to tailor it to fit the role and illustrate how you’re suitable. Ensure that your CV makes the employer want to read through every section and be interviewed.

Take advantage of FREE CV Review today and get your CV out of the trash bin!