Crafting the perfect CV is no small feat – it’s an art! 🎨 With countless CVs crossing my desk each day, I’ve picked up a few tips that really make a difference.
- Tailor, Don’t Just Copy: Each application should be unique. Customise your CV to match the job description, highlighting how your experience compliments their needs. It shows attention to detail and genuine interest.
- Keep It Concise: Aim for 2 pages preferably, but 3 pages tops. Employers want to see the highlights, not your life story.
- Use Action Words: Words like ‘achieved’, ‘designed’, and ‘led’ make your accomplishments pop! It paints you as proactive and impactful.
- Quantify Achievements: Numbers catch the eye. “Increased sales by 30%” conveys much more than “responsible for increasing sales.”
- Professional Layout: A clean, well-organised CV reflects you as a candidate. No fancy fonts or colours, keep it readable.
- Proofread: Typos can be a dealbreaker. Always double-check!
The job market in the UK is highly competitive. According to ONS, the employment rate was 75.3% in late 2024, which means we’re all competing with a lot of skilled people!
Time to polish that CV! ✨
(Source: Office for National Statistics).
