5 Fast Fixes to Make Your CV Stand Out to Nigerian Employers

If you’re applying and getting no response, your CV may be too generic. Try these five simple tweaks to boost your shortlist chances. 1. Change the headline Replace “Curriculum Vitae” with your target role, for example “Customer Support Specialist” or “Graduate Trainee – Finance”. 2. Match job keywords Mirror terms from the advert such as Excel, inventory control, CRM or customer retention. 3. Show proof, not duties Instead of “Responsible for customer service”, write “Handled 40+ customer issues weekly and cut response time by 30%.” 4. Remove extras Omit long objectives, primary school details and unrelated hobbies to keep your CV sharp. 5. Add relevance Include projects, internships, NYSC tasks or volunteer work that demonstrate the skills needed for the role. Use the mini-template Action + tool/skill + result for bullet points. For example: “Tracked stock movement in Excel and reduced missing-item reports during weekly counts.” Reply with your target role and years of experience for tailored advice.

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