BFRS Guide to a Good CV
Will your CV in its' current format get you past the paper sift? BFRS have put together top 5 tips to help you get to that all important interview. Most employers only spend 10 seconds reading your CV and if it doesn't catch their attention then your application will go no further. It's a harsh reality and getting your CV absolutely right is a fundamental necessity if you want to make sure that you stand out from the crowd and progress to the final stages of the selection process.
1. Don't use Military terminology. Most employers won't understand what Military terms are and could potentially lose you the opportunity of progressing with your application.
2. Your CV must sell you to a prospective employer, and compete against other applicants who are also trying to sell themselves. So the challenge in CV writing is to be more appealing and attractive than the rest.
3. Your CV should be presented professionally, clearly, and in a way that indicates you are an ideal candidate for the job, i.e. that you possess the right skills, experience, behaviour, attitude, morality that the employer is seeking. The way you present your CV effectively demonstrates your ability to communicate.
4. From the job description and person specification it is a good idea to write down a description of the person they are looking for, from qualifications, experience to personality traits etc. You can now use this as a blue-print for your CV. The better the match the more likely you are to be called for an interview.
5. Emphasise your characteristics, your capabilities and achievements. Positive emphasis and strong presentation is good – be sure that you can back this up with evidence of your skills, abilities and experience.
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