We all know the saying that first impressions count and that is equally true when you apply for a job. It is well recognised that recruiting managers familiarise themselves with a Curriculum Vitae and make decisions on it in less than 30 seconds.
So now you can see why it is important in your job search that you present yourself in the best light otherwise you won't even get past the first hurdle and be offered an interview. Your CV is your Business Card and is what lands in the recruiters inbox so you need to have it selling you with its powerful impact. It needs to make you stand out from the others and clearly highlight how you are better than the rest and are going to add value to the new organisation where you are going to work. And achievements, achievements, achievements.
So now you can see why it is important in your job search that you present yourself in the best light otherwise you won't even get past the first hurdle and be offered an interview. Your CV is your Business Card and is what lands in the recruiters inbox so you need to have it selling you with its powerful impact. It needs to make you stand out from the others and clearly highlight how you are better than the rest and are going to add value to the new organisation where you are going to work. And achievements, achievements, achievements.
Your CV is what creates the first impression of you for the recruiter so you need to show your professional gravitas instantly. You need to make it as attractive as you can for the recruiter.
So come back to the blog tomorrow for all those CV writing tips that you can't do without. This is the best place to get them and prepare yourself for the hard task of getting that dream job you want to get in 2010.
(c) Iain Williamson 9.1.10
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