Perfect Your CV for a 20-Second Recruiter Scan

For anyone applying to roles in Nigeria this week, your CV must impress in under 20 seconds. Recruiters look for proof fast. Follow this checklist to make every section count. Put your target role in the headline. Add measurable wins early—handled 40+ enquiries weekly or supported 12 field staff, even small numbers help. Keep the first page for recent, relevant experience and shorten unrelated jobs. Replace duties with outcomes—“grew Instagram enquiries from 15 to 47 monthly” is stronger than “managed social media.” List tools and credentials like Excel, Canva or Power BI. Fresh graduates should highlight projects, NYSC work, volunteering and coursework. Name your file properly: Firstname-Lastname-Role-CV.pdf. Avoid generic names like “my cv final final 3.pdf.” To get feedback, share only your current title, years of experience and target role—no private documents.

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