How to write a High Impact CV
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IrishJobs.ie CV expert Gillian Knight outlines how to write a high impact CV. Gillian made this presentation to job seekers attending Ireland's biggest recruitment event Career Zoo.
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How to write a High Impact CV
- 1. Gillian Knight CV & Interview Coach IrishJobs.ie & Managing Director Kala Management Solutions Ltd www.kala.ie
- 2. * What is the purpose of a CV? * Who gets the interview & job offer? * A CV is a 20 second interview * A terrible 20 second interview * A high impact 20 second interview * Structuring the CV for 20 sec impact * Conclusion * Q&A
- 3. *Marketing document *Opportunity to impress a potential employer *Highlight your skills & experience *Get called for interview *Secure a promotion
- 4. Employers will choose the candidate who has the best CV for the job – not necessarily the candidate who is best suited for the job.
- 5. * Wasting space * Under/Over selling yourself * Bad grammar & typos * Bad formatting * Unprofessional photo * Irrelevant/too much personal information
- 6. Here is what the interviewer wants to conclude after a 20 second interview: * Person has the skills I require. * Person has experience of using the skills I require. * Person understands my requirements. * Person has provided benefit to previous clients using those skills. * This person is perfect!
- 7. * Professional layout * Clear message * Matching role requirements * Can/Will add value * Has core competencies * Proven track record of success
- 8. * Dates are aligned down the left hand side * Job titles & companies are in bold * Some key words are highlighted in bold. * Education and training together with personal details can be listed at the end of the CV. * Only expand on more recent roles. * Reduce text on lower grade roles as you progress in your career. * Be succinct.
- 11. * Writing a good CV is a skill itself. The key is approaching the exercise as one in marketing and sales as opposed to writing an essay about ones life! * Ensure you target the position directly with your CV and get the message across in 20 seconds that you are perfect for the role.