Why Your CV Counts
Why is your CV important - and what you can do about it.
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What is a CV?
- Curriculum Vitae = Latin for "Course of Life": "A brief account of one's education, qualifications and previous occupations" (Oxford English Dictionary).
- An employer's first contact with you.
Aside: their second is often your voicemail, so check your message.
- A 1-2 page summary of the key skills, achievements and competencies you have developed so far, tailored to the job for which you are applying
What a CV is NOT
- Your entire life history
- All the details about every job you've ever had
- A blanket, formulaic, "one size fits all" application
What is a CV for?
- Marketing your strengths, not shouting your weaknesses
- Getting you the number one position on the interview pile. Don't just aim for an interview. Why not aim to be the number one preferred candidate at the start? It makes an amazing difference.
- Inspiring you to perform at your best in interview, where your CV will often be used as a basis for discussion
- Encouraging the interviewer to be curious about you and wanting to get to know you better
- Giving the recruiter strong enough evidence that you could do the job they're offering
Is your CV important? Yes!
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Next: How To Use Your CV In A Job Interview
Using your CV to give yourself a competitive advantage. |
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