5 Tactics To Make Your CV More Impressive

It is a competitive job market out there as recruiters normally receive thousands and thousands of CVs to review in a day.
Just take a minute and think of the many people in your shoes applying for the same position as you.
If your CV is not up to standard it can be quite tedious trying to secure a job.
You now realize that you cannot afford to send a substandard CV the next time you apply for the job.
Let us find out the 6 tactics that make your CV more impressive.
1. Avoid clichés
Are you one of those people who apply for different positions using the same generic CV?
You probably think that you have a perfect written CV that can get you any job.
It is however recommended that any time you apply for a position you should make sure that you tailor your CV to blend in with the position you are applying for.
With this you are able to show that you have a clear understanding of what the job role entails and what is required of you.
Personalise the information in your CV listing only the relevant skills, academic qualifications and working experience that could make you the best fit for the job.
Tailor it with the Job description provided in the job advert.
2. Have an appealing career objective
The career objective is one of the key parts of the CV that an employer looks at.
If you do not want your him/her to put your CV down at the first glance you must make your career objective compelling.’
To achieve this, you have to avoid writing a career objective that is too general and get down to the specifics.
Good career objective highlight 3 main things

• Who are you?
• What are you bringing to the table?
• What is your career goal?

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3. Use impactful words
Remember you have only about three pages to your CV and you have to make each it word count.
A very Lengthy CV is bound to put off the recruiter.
The key is to ensure that you keep it clear and brief.
Stick to the use of active words and not passive words.
Use of action verb words that sort bring more life to your writing and emphasize on your results.
You can make use of words like: Achieved, Accomplished, cofacilitated, championed, facilitated, established or spearheaded.
4. Use numbers and statistics where necessary
Numbers and statistics help to win the recruiter to your direction.
This helps them to see your track record and your proven abilities.
For example:

• led a team of 30
• Increased company revenue by 20%
• Handled an average of 10 callers in an hour
• Decreased the company’s expenditure by 10%

5. Always keep your CV up to date
You should not apply for a job position with the same CV that you had applied with over a year ago.
This will only lower your chances of not only getting the job but also being called in for an interview.
You don’t want your employer to get lost wondering what you have actually being up lately thinking that you will get a chance to bring them up to speed when you are called for the interview.
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Make it a habit to regularly update your Curriculum Vitae.
Remember when you make your CV impressive you Increase the chances of landing that dream job you have always wanted.
Roseann Ngáng’a is a Communication Assistant at Corporate Staffing a leading HR firm that offers recruitment and FREE job placement. For more information visit their website on www.corporatestaffing.co.ke