CV and Resume Writing Tips Part 1

Target

Whatever job or course you are applying for, you should always
target your resume or application to the position for which
you are applying.

When employers are scanning a batch of CVs - and remember they
may have to look at several hundred - they will spend 20-30 seconds
on each!

That means that you have 20-30 seconds to make an impression!

So, if you are applying for a job as a secretary, does the employer
want to know that you worked for 3 years in a factory? No!

Does the employer want to know that you are an accomplished dressmaker? No!

Does the employer want to know that you got an A in Art? No!

Does he or she want to know that you can type 65 wpm? Yes!

Does he or she want to know that you can take shorthand at 120 wpm. Yes!

Does he or she want to know that you are proficient in Microsoft Office? Yes!

Get the picture?

Whatever the employer wants, comes first!

The rest can still be included - it shows something of your personality and people are interested in what you do outside work - it just isn't a priority!

I hope you are finding this series useful.

If you need help with writing your CV and cover letter, or filling in a Job
Application Form (UK), check out my ebook “9 Steps to CV Success”

at www.ukjobapplicationforms.com

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Waller