6 Questions To Ask Before Sending Your CV

By Audrey Korir

When it comes to job hunting, your CV is vital. Get it right, you will have an interview in no time, but get it wrong, you may face rejection after rejection.

Employers use your CV as the first point of contact so as to gauge whether you are the right candidate for the job. Don’t you want to leave a good impression on them?

Here are some important questions to ask to help you have a great CV that’s ready for 2020 and beyond;

1. Does it look professional?

Your CV is essentially the first chance you have to make an impression, so it is very crucial for you look very professional.  This includes making sure the font is consistent and easy to read, checking for spelling and grammatical errors and rooting out anything that may paint you as a negative applicant like an unprofessional email address.

2. Is it easy to read?

Think of the thousands if not hundreds of applications the employer will receive for the same job you are eyeing.  He/she will not spend much time reading through every word written in your CV- at least not during the shortlisting process.

Communicate your value as quickly as possible by structuring your CV well.  Divide it into sections with bold headings and bullet points to highlight your strengths.

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3. Does it create an impact upon opening?

What should your CV do for you? It’s simple it should market you.

Meaning?  Ms. Rebecca Nyawira a CV Writing Expert from Corporate Staffing Services expounds more on this fact.

“A CV is a professional document that should market you to an employer, it should be organized in a way that the employer can quickly pinpoint aspects of you as a professional that shows that you are suitable for the job”, she says.

In short, make a great impression by grabbing the attention of busy employers with relevant keywords and experience.

4. Is it relevant to the job description?

Do your qualifications match what is listed in the job description? Can you handle the job? What are you bringing to the table?

These are valid questions every job seeker should keep in mind before hitting send.

The key to landing job interviews is showing employers that you are suitable for the role. Read through the job description carefully and tailor your CV to match the skills, knowledge and required work experience mentioned in there.

5. Are your roles well structured?

The way you structure your work experience goes a long way in proving your value. Make sure each role has an introductory paragraph, sentence, and bullet points listing responsibilities and key achievements.

This helps to fully explain your contribution to employers.

6. Can the employer contact me?

Above all, you want to make it easy for employers to contact you.  Ensure that your contact details are at the top of your CV and that your phone number and email addresses are correct.

Overall, your CV should have all the relevant information that will not jeopardize your application.

Read through your CV carefully before sending it out. If you are still not satisfied with how it looks, how about getting it professionally done?

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