A FEW TIPS BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR CV
It is time that you swop roles – Candidate to Hiring Manager
Pull up a chair and Set your CV down in front of you.
Pretend You are now the HR Director / Hiring Manager; of the most recent firm you have
submitted your CV to:
Remind yourself of the position you applied for – As the Hiring Manager you are expected to know the specifications in order to sift through the applicants who have submitted their details and have been shortlisted.
One of the shortlisted candidate’s details (YOU) are now up for review and discussion.
NOTE: You need to review your CV from the Hiring Manager’s perspective – be brutal!!
Remember to take note of the following:
YOUR INTRODUCTION:
90% of the introductions received, state the following:
Does your introduction make you stand out from the rest? or does your introduction reflect one that could have been downloaded from Google?
Does it accurately portray the person you are in the workplace and your strengths and capabilities?
THE IMPORTANCE OF SPELLING AND GRAMMER:
Result: In a matter of one minute you have managed to contradict yourself, and ensured an automatic red flag for the Recruitment / Hiring manager reading through your details.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
Is your work history listed from most recent position?
Do the duties you have listed, reflect what your KPA’s, skills and job description entailed/currently entail?
Computer literacy and any additional information is always welcome if relevant to the position you are applying for.
REMINDER:
You are presenting yourself as the “best product” on the market,
you are your own unique brand
– Don’t sell yourself short!
Written by: MN Abbott (Doncour Recruitment)