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How to put together a successful CV: 9 tips to make it more attractive and get a job now

2023-02-14T09:41:29.038Z


It is the summary of our work history. What to take into account when making it to attract the attention of recruiters.


The curriculum vitae continues to be the main tool for applying for a new job.

It provides an

overview of

a person's working life, and can make the difference between

getting a job or not

.

It is not only the content of the CV that is important, it is also fundamental since from the

design, the order and the typography

we show abilities and personal aspects.

Over time, the way in which a resume is made has changed, so keeping up with the

new updates

is key.

A simple template, with

concise, understandable and error-free information,

is essential to strategically address the labor challenges of 2023.

A study carried out in 2022 by the company

Zety

, a company focused on the world of work, revealed that 63% of recruiters choose

resumes

that are specifically adapted to the job position, and that this is one of the most important aspects when making job searches.

The CV provides a general overview of a person's working life and can make the difference between getting the job or not.

Photo: File

"We are not saying that a different CV is created for each search, but it is important

to have more than one

depending on the type of application, placing more emphasis on some things than others as appropriate," says

Andrés Kloster

, CEO and Co-founder of the Agency. Eleven, experts in SEO positioning and organizers of the #SEOcamp.

And he added that: “Something fundamental to consider is that if the requirements of a search are not fully met, it is possible

to apply the same

.

The job description is an ideal, generally you don't get a profile that meets 100%, and sometimes a big 70% makes up for the missing 30%."

The 5 previous steps before writing your CV

  • 1) Look for information about the company that publishes the job offer.

    In this way, you will be able to guide your CV in the right direction.


  • 2) Look for job offers similar to the ones you want to apply for

    and evaluate what requirements and skills are valued.

    With this information you will be able to put together a CV adapted to the position with useful data.

  • 3) Analyze your academic trajectory

    , the training you attended and work experience.


  • 4)

    Consider, consciously, if you have the

    skills and accreditations

    that the position requires.

  • 5) Reread several times what you wrote in the CV,

    to check not only the grammar, spelling and coherence, but also to make sure that the CV has the skills and experiences that are requested in the vacant position.

The information in the CV must be short, clear and precise.

Photo: File.

What are the 9 infallible tips to make the CV attractive

1. Length:

it is recommended that the CV be one page, maximum two in specific exceptions, no more.

In a search there are hundreds of applicants and therefore

there is no time

to read so much text, the information must be

fair, clear and concise.

2. Design:

although this may not apply in all cases, looking for a common, minimalist template without strange fonts makes it easier to read and makes the text much more understandable.

3. Photo:

although the ideal is

not to include it

, there are still companies that are still waiting for the CVs to have it.

In case of incorporating it, it is recommended that it not be a passport photo, cropped, with a dark background and pixelated.

On the contrary, it is vital to look at the camera and convey

calm and normality

, that the photo reflect how you would present yourself at the interview.

4. Contact information: only

telephone, LinkedIn and mail

should be included

.

Do not add marital status, exact address (neighborhood/town, if desired), date of birth, or ID.

There's no need.

5. Introduction or professional profile:

you can add a short text with technical training, training, what are the aspirations and skills.

It is important to be consistent with the position to which you are applying, that is, if you are applying to an SME, do not say: "I am looking to join a company of great renown and international trajectory".

In this case, it should be considered to have more than one CV.

In the instance of the job interview, you can elaborate a little more about work experiences.

Photo: File.

6. Skills:

do not use graphs, stars or progress bars, on the contrary there must be a list of skills that have to do with the position to which it is applied, both technical and soft.

And don't fall into obviousness like handling Windows or Zoom because it doesn't add up.

7. Work experience:

in this regard, the list should be from the most recent to the oldest.

You must include position, company, start month and end month (or "currently" if applicable).

The

summary of each position

is crucial, the responsibilities of the position, functions, results and people in charge must be explained in detail.

If a job has nothing to do with the position for which you are applying, you can twist the description so that it demonstrates some skill that can be valued by the recruiter.

It is not an obligation to include all employment history in the CV: if you have many jobs, and several have nothing to do with the position to which you are applying, you can choose not to include them.

In case of going to the interview instance, this information can be commented there.

8. Show the work: 

Some vacancies lend themselves more than others to the presentation of examples.

If you work in the design industry, for example, or in journalism, attach a

portfolio to your CV with some samples of your talent

.

You can also include the link on Linkedin: it can add much more value to your profile.

9. Education:

you also have to list from the most recent to the oldest, in case you have a high university average you can place it.

It is not an obligation to add the secondary and it is not necessary to place the primary or garden.

It is vital to add

scholarships, awards, Olympics

and relevant participations.

Regarding the courses, mention only those that have to do with the position and that add value.

The CV cannot have

any spelling errors

and must be in

pdf format

identified with first and last name.

In the same way, the

LinkedIn profile

must be updated, with the same information, and must demonstrate interaction, interest and knowledge in the search area.

"It is important to remember that the resume is the

letter of introduction

of a successful profile, its clarity and transparency accompanied by a correct optimization will be key to getting the interview and a possible ideal job", they concluded from the Eleven Agency.

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