Revamp Your CV With These 5 Easy Steps

In the modern fast-paced work environment, we often need to get things done quickly. At one time, we are all guilty of making a one-fit- all CV saved on our phones. We do this to ease the work of applying for any job that you come across.

This usually happens if a head-hunter calls you with a dream opportunity to work for an amazing employer, but they need an updated CV before the end of the day.

Revamping your CV is often quick and essential for record-keeping. Regularly updating your CV is also a good practice to ensure it’s always ready for submission or view by others.

I had a sit-down with a CV expert where she highlighted areas you can update in your CV within 30 minutes while maintaining its effectiveness.

Revamping your resume well involves following a series of steps that include;

1. Update your personal profile

Your profile is the first thing a recruiter will see, so it needs to make a big impact and reflect the skill and experience level that you’ve progressed to since your last CV update.

Your profile is the first thing a recruiter will see, so it needs to make a big impact and reflect the skill and experience level that you’ve progressed to since your last CV update.

2. Omit old or irrelevant experiences.

As individuals accelerate through their careers, they often come to a point in which their experience is so vast that it no longer fits on their CV. When this occurs, consider omitting old or less relevant positions.

For example, you might choose to only include jobs from a certain date onward when you settled into a specific career path. Consider doing the same for education entries as well.

3. Add relevant industry keywords

Nothing makes for a good CV than demonstrating your knowledge of the industry you want to work in. You can do this by adding relevant keywords related to that industry.

However, avoid going overboard with this but just add a few words here and there to show the hiring manager that you have a grasp of what you are talking about.

Most hiring managers in Kenya will skim through a CV in a few seconds and so including the right phrases will grab their attention.

4. Keep the focus on your current job

Hiring managers in Kenya will be interested in knowing where you are currently working and the position you hold, so take your time to explain this in your CV.

Include any accomplishments you have made so far and try to tie them to the job you are applying for.

If you are just out of college, do the same with any attachments, internships, or volunteer work you have done, or include any achievements you made in your college years.

5. Focus On Attractiveness And Marketability

Before you tailor your CV to a specific role, think of it as a marketing tool that will sell you to potential employers. Highlight the relevant skills and experience as this will increase your chances of being shortlisted.

Also, it’s important to go through your CV once you are done. Grammatical or formatting errors are likely to portray you as not being keen on detail which is enough to put off a recruiter, so double-check your work before sending it.

I hope that these tips on how to refresh your CV in seven simple steps have helped you. For an ultimate CV makeover, consider our professional CV writing services today to help stand out!