So that your CV doesn't get lost among hundreds of other candidates?

You send your CV and wait. A week, two weeks… no response. Then you start thinking, “Maybe I’m not good enough”, “Maybe the employer didn’t even read my CV”. And you’re probably right, your application has been “lost” among hundreds of other applications.

So, how to make your CV stand out? No need to be fancy, just create a CV according to the suggestions below.

Correct format - looks like it wants to read right away

Did you know that it only takes a recruiter 6-10 seconds to decide whether to continue reading your CV or not? So if the layout is messy, the text is tiny or the colors are too flashy, your CV will most likely be “next” in a flash.

If you want your CV to be pleasing to the eye, focus on simplicity and clarity by choosing a layout in a familiar order (Personal Information - Objective - Experience - Skills - Education), using easy-to-read fonts such as Arial, Calibri or Roboto, with a font size of about 11-12pt. And don't try to "decorate" too much. Few colors, few icons, and a neat presentation are enough to make your CV stand out from the crowd.

Tailor your CV to each position

Sending the same CV to every job is the quickest way to not get any job. Every company and every position has different requirements, so if you don’t tailor your CV to “the right person for the right job,” the employer won’t see where you fit in.

Suppose you apply for a content position but your CV emphasizes sales skills, which is not wrong, but not the point. While just adjusting it a bit, emphasizing writing skills, writing experience or content-related projects will make your CV "brighten up". The closer your CV is to the position you are applying for, the more likely it is to catch the attention of the employer.

Focus on results, not just list of things done

When creating a CV, many people list a series of tasks like: "Writing articles, posting articles, supporting events..." It sounds like you did work, but employers want to know what results you created from those tasks.

Instead of just saying “Write articles for fanpage”, try writing “Write fanpage content, helping to increase interaction by 150% after 2 months”. Just adding a little specific results, your CV will immediately be more convincing and stand out. Because the company does not hire you just because you did it, but because of how effectively you did it. So, show them the value you bring, not just list the tasks like a grocery list!

Record skills intelligently

The Skills section of your CV is not the place to list everything you know. If you write a bunch of things like Word, Excel, teamwork, communication, quick learning, good cooking... then the recruiter won't know what you're really good at and whether it's relevant to the position they're recruiting for.

Instead, choose skills that are directly relevant to the job and, if possible, include specific examples. For example, “Excellent communication skills - presented to 100 students” or “Excellent Excel skills - used PivotTables and VLOOKUP to analyze sales data.”

When skills are presented in the right place and in the right way, employers will see that you are a good fit right away, rather than having to guess among a basket of rambling information.

Avoid “small but fatal” mistakes

You can have good experience, great skills but just a small spelling mistake, a missing line of information or an email like gaugau_yeuem123@... is enough to make your CV be mercilessly ignored.

The recruiter will look at it and think “This candidate is not careful” and you will lose points at first sight. While these mistakes can be completely avoided with just a few minutes of checking before sending.

So, before you click “Apply”, read your CV again or ask a friend to review it for you. Just a little bit of neatness will put you ahead of many others.

Attach portfolio - The fastest way to "show off" your true abilities

If you work in design, writing, communications, photography or any other creative field, a CV is not enough. Employers don’t just want to read how well you “talk”, they want to see what you’ve done and that’s where your portfolio comes in.

A simple, neat portfolio, summarizing a few outstanding projects, article links, product images... is the "living proof" of what you write in your CV. It helps you double your credibility and makes the recruiter remember you longer among a series of applications.

Don’t let your CV get lost among hundreds of other applicants. Take the time to personalize it and show who you really are. With a well-crafted CV, the door to the job you’re looking for will open sooner than you think.

Huynh Tram

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/de-cv-ung-tuyen-khong-bi-troi-giua-hang-tram-ung-vien-khac-a190091.html