5 CV Tweaks Graduates Must Make to Land Interviews

Struggling to get interview invites? Before you hit send, check these five tweaks: 1. Target your opening. Ditch the generic objective and start with the exact role plus 2–3 key achievements. 2. Show impact. Replace duty lists with results, projects, tools and numbers where possible. 3. Mirror keywords. Use the same language as the job ad. If they ask for Excel, reporting or customer support, reflect those terms. 4. Keep it simple. Avoid tables, heavy design or long paragraphs. Use clear headings and bullets for easy skimming. 5. Highlight relevant experience. Add a mini proof section for internships, NYSC, volunteer work, school projects or freelance tasks. Use this bullet formula: Action + tool + task + result. For example: “Used Excel to clean weekly sales records, reducing reporting errors during NYSC support work.” Drop your target role below for tailored advice on what to emphasize.

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