Make Recruiters Notice Your CV in 30 Seconds: 7 Essential Tips
Most CVs fail not because you lack qualifications but because recruiters can’t spot your achievements quickly. Before your next application, check these 7 essentials: 1. Put your target role in the first line (e.g. Customer Support Officer | 2 years experience | CRM + email support). 2. Replace duties with outcomes (e.g. “resolved 40+ customer issues weekly”). 3. Keep relevant skills near the top (Excel, CRM, Canva, logistics). 4. Add numbers for team size, orders, calls, reports or clients managed. 5. Remove filler words like “hardworking” or “team player” and show proof instead. 6. Tailor the top half of your CV for each role. 7. Include a short cover note explaining why you fit this exact role. Use this template for your summary: [Job title] with [years] experience in [industry]. Strong in [skill 1], [skill 2], [skill 3]. Helped [company/team] achieve [specific result]. Now eager to contribute to [target role/company]. Want feedback? Share only your job target, years of experience and 3 skills. Avoid posting personal contact details or private documents.
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