The Secrets To Writing A Great CV

By Ruoro Kairu 

In today’s job market, writing a great CV can be a tough challenge for any job seeker. There are millions of job seekers who are looking to get into a job market that appears full.

Essentially, your CV is a statement claiming ‘This is who I am!’ The truth is, a recruiter or employer has less than a minute to decide whether they will select your application or not.

While this is worrying, there are proven tactics we have gathered from our professional CV writers, which will help your CV be effective.

Here are some of the tactics;

1. Keep it short

Your CV should be professional, short, and straight to the point.

I have seen professionals with less than two years’ experience who send a 10 page CV. Truth is, the recruiter wants to assess if you’re right for the job, they’re not interested in your whole life story.

A sure way to get your CV rejected is by filling it with a lot of irrelevant information.

A great CV should be short, punchy, and straight to the point. Save those lengthy details for the interview.

Read on to see more secrets of writing a great CV.