Secrets to creating a CV that impresses employers in minutes

(Baothanhhoa.vn) - Among hundreds, even thousands of candidates for each position, a neat, impressive and suitable CV is the fastest way for you to stand out.

In the journey of finding a job, a quality CV is not only a summary of personal information but also the first "key" to help you open the door to the employer. If you are wondering where to start, or feel that creating a CV is too complicated, the article below will help you simplify everything.

Focus on clarifying key information

One of the most common mistakes many young people make when creating a CV is stuffing in too much unnecessary information. In fact, employers only spend an average of a few dozen seconds scanning a CV, so highlighting important information is extremely necessary.

So what is the “core” information that should be included in a CV?

- Personal information: Full name, phone number, email, address (can be omitted if not necessary).

- Career objective: Concise, clear, showing orientation and desire to stick with the job.

- Education and qualifications: List qualifications relevant to the position you are applying for.

- Work experience: Present from new to old, highlighting achievements instead of just listing tasks.

- Professional skills: Select the skills that best suit the job.

Use a professional CV template

A CV with a neat, modern and easy-to-read design helps you look much more professional in the eyes of employers. Currently, there are many online tools to support creating a job application CV with hundreds of beautiful templates such as Vieclam24h, Canva,... These templates have been optimized for layout, color and font, you just need to fill in your information, not only saving time but also ensuring professionalism.

When choosing a CV template, you should note:

- Prioritize simplicity and ease of viewing.

- Clear font, moderate size.

- Elegant color, suitable for the profession.

For example, if you are applying for a design or communications position, you can choose a CV template with creative colors. On the contrary, for industries such as finance and banking, you should keep the color tone dark and serious.

Optimized for each job position

This is something that many people who do not have much experience in the job search process often ignore. In fact, each position and each company will have separate requirements. Therefore, you should adjust the content of your CV to best "match" the job description provided by the employer.

To optimize your CV effectively, you need to:

- Read carefully the JD (Job Description) of the position you are applying for.

- Select relevant skills and experience and put them prominently on your CV.

- Use similar keywords as in JD to increase relevance.

You can prepare a basic CV, then slightly adjust each section when applying for different positions. Don't send a generic CV everywhere, because that will make you more likely to get lost in a series of more invested candidates.

Attractive color and image coordination

One of the equally important factors that determine whether your CV will be opened or not is color and images. These two elements need to be used intelligently and harmoniously to convey personality while still maintaining professionalism.

So you need a few small notes to keep the recruiter interested in your CV:

- You should only use a maximum of 2-3 colors in a CV.

- Prioritize neutral colors: navy blue, gray, black, white...

- Avoid using overly flashy backgrounds or inappropriate portraits.

- If you have a profile picture, choose a clear face, polite outfit, good lighting.

Proofread and edit carefully

After all, the simplest and most basic thing that many people often ignore is to check the content. A spelling mistake or a small grammar mistake can reduce your professionalism in the eyes of the employer, no matter how experienced or capable you are.

A few tips for more efficient testing:

- Print your CV on paper and read it over again to detect errors more easily than looking at it on screen.

- Ask a friend to help you read it because they can spot things you have “got used to” missing.

- Use grammar and spelling checking tools like Grammarly (English) or Google Docs (Vietnamese).

Every CV you send is an opportunity for you to express yourself, so take the time to take care of your CV. And with the above tips, hopefully you will soon score points and reach the job you want.

TT

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