To keep your CV from getting lost among hundreds of other candidates?

So, how to make your CV stand out? No need to be fancy, just create a CV according to the suggestions below.

Correct format - looks like it wants to read right away

Did you know that it only takes a recruiter 6-10 seconds to decide whether to continue reading your CV or not? So if the layout is messy, the font is tiny or the colors are too flashy, your CV will most likely be “next” in a split second.

If you want your CV to be pleasing to the eye, focus on simplicity and clarity by choosing a layout in a familiar order (Personal Information - Objective - Experience - Skills - Education), using easy-to-read fonts such as Arial, Calibri or Roboto, with a font size of about 11-12pt. And don't try to "decorate" too much. Few colors, few icons, and a neat presentation are enough to make your CV stand out from the crowd.

Tailor your CV to each position

Sending the same CV to every job is the quickest way to not get any job. Every company and every position has different requirements, so if you don’t tailor your CV to “the right person for the right job”, the employer will not see where you fit in.

Suppose you apply for a content position but your CV emphasizes sales skills, which is not wrong, but not on target. While just a little adjustment, emphasizing writing skills, writing experience or projects related to content, the CV will "light up" significantly. The closer the CV is to the position you apply for, the more likely it is to catch the attention of the employer.

Focus on results, not just a list of things done.

When creating a CV, many people list a series of tasks like: "Writing articles, posting articles, supporting events..." It sounds like you did work, but employers want to know what results you created from those tasks.

Instead of just saying “Write articles for fanpages”, try writing “Write fanpage content, helping to increase interactions by 150% after 2 months”. Just adding a little specific results, your CV will immediately be more convincing and stand out. Because the company does not hire you just because you did it, but because of how effectively you did it. So, show them the value you bring, not just list the tasks like a grocery list!

Record skills intelligently

The Skills section of your CV is not the place to list everything you know. If you write a series of things like Word, Excel, teamwork, communication, quick learning, good cooking... then the employer will not know what you are really good at and whether it is related to the position they are recruiting for.

Instead, select skills that are directly relevant to the job and, if possible, include specific examples. For example: “Good communication skills - presented to 100 students” or “Proficient in Excel - used PivotTables and VLOOKUP to analyze sales data”.

When skills are presented in the right place and in the right way, employers will see that you are a good fit right away, rather than having to guess from a basket of rambling information.

Avoid “small but fatal” mistakes

You may have good experience, great skills, but just one small spelling mistake, one missing line of information, or an email like gaugau_yeuem123@... is enough to make your CV be mercilessly ignored.

The recruiter will look at it and think “This candidate is not careful” and you will lose points at first sight. While these mistakes can be completely avoided with just a few minutes of checking before sending.

So, before you click “Apply”, read your CV again or ask a friend to review it for you. Just a little bit of neatness will put you ahead of many people.

Attach portfolio - The fastest way to "show off" your true abilities

If you work in fields such as design, writing, media, photography or any other creative field, a CV is not enough. Employers do not just want to read how well you “talk”, they want to see what you have done and that is where your portfolio speaks.

A simple, neat portfolio, summarizing a few outstanding projects, article links, product images... is the "living proof" of what you write in your CV. It helps you double your credibility and makes the recruiter remember you longer among a series of applications.

Don’t let your CV get lost among hundreds of other applicants. Take the time to personalize it and show who you really are. With a well-crafted CV, the door to the job you’re looking for will open sooner than you think.

Huynh Tram

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/de-cv-ung-tuyen-khong-bi-troi-giua-hang-tram-ung-vien-khac-a190091.html