Imagine not getting the job or internship you are totally qualified for just because your CV didn't grab the hiring team's attention or, even worse, it wasn’t even read.frustrating,right? Well,not anymore.
The hiring process is complicated,long and mostly crowded with hundreds or even thousands of candidates,putting that in mind,you only have few seconds to catch a hiring manager's attention with your CV.Here is how you build a strong compelling CV for yourself using the modern criteria to dive into opportunities.
After getting introduced to the essentials of what to actually write in Your CV,we need to jump on how to do so.
Whether your CV is going to be reviewed by an ATS ( Applicant tracking systems) or by someone from the hiring team,it will be easier to go through your CV if it’s written in a simple and clear font style.Avoid using a “fancy” curly-tailed fonts.
Recommended font styles are Open sans, Cambria, Georgia, Calibri and Book antiqua.
go for 11-12 pt for normal text and 14-16 pt for section titles.
Unless the role you are applying for requires high graphic designing skills,your CV doesn’t need to look like an art work.In fact,you need to make it as simple as it gets.Embrace the white space.
There are hundreds of ready,fill in the blanks CV templates available online, find a suitable one and avoid the hassle.
make sure to add only the relevant details in your CV to your potential employers.
“You’ll never get a second chance to make a first impression”
- Will Rogers
Making your CV appealing is the first of many steps to land on the perfect job or internship in a fast-paced enviroment.With the right rules and tips you will be able to unleash your professional life and build a personal brand for yourself.
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Reem Mahmoud
Student