Why You Should Definitely Tailor Your CV For Job Each Application

“Your CV should show that you are qualified for the job you are applying for,” says Rebecca Nyawira a professional CV writer. Most people focus so much on making the CV professional with no mistakes but they forget the most important thing, which is ensuring the CV will get you an interview.
This can only be done by tailoring your CV to each job you are applying for. The truth is even if you are applying for similar positions; every job description is different because companies usually differ in terms of what they are looking for.
This then means that your CV will not show you to be a perfect match for every position you apply for. It is therefore important to tailor it to the particular position. You may have a very awesome CV crafted in the most modern format but still miss out on the job.
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When a job is advertised, an employer has a set of skills, experience and attribute they are looking for in a candidate. If you do not show that you posses what they are looking for in your CV, it is unlikely that you will get shortlisted.
So how do you then go about tailoring your CV to fit the job description and better your chance of getting jobs? Let’s look at three ways you can turn your CV into what the employer is looking for.

Tailor Your CV in these simple ways

1. Go through the job description
This will take some time and you should have a pen to note down the most important things in the job description. Try and find out what is unique about the position, what are the most important responsibilities? What are the most important qualifications and skills they are looking for in a candidate?
This will help give you a better understanding of the job which will help you when customizing your resume.
2. Make your experience work for you
Ms. Rebecca says, “That the only way you can tailor your CV to meet the job description is if your experience actually matches what the employer is looking for.”
After going through the job description and seeing what qualifications the company is looking for, you should then make a list of how many of those qualifications you have. This will also help prevent you from applying for jobs you are not qualified for.
You can then ensure that the experience you have matching what the company is looking for is very visible in your CV to improve your chances of getting an interview.
Read here on What Recruiters Want From Your Work Experience Section.
3. Tailor your CV by highlighting important skills
When it comes to job search, Ms. Carolyne Kariuki a recruitment manager in Nairobi insists on the need to stand out. “Stop doing what every other job seeker is doing. Make your CV unique in such a way that it is able to grab attention at the first instance.”
Aside from the experience, there are also other key skills the employer is looking for. After going through the job description, highlight those key skills the employer is looking for in your CV. This will get your CV noticed.
In regards to getting shortlisted read this article on How To Get Your CV Shortlisted For Jobs.
When it comes to job hunting only the smart succeed. Only the best candidates make it to the interview stage. You can be one of these lucky few by ensuring that from today you tailor your CV to fit whatever job you are applying for.
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