In order to land your next big career move, your CV will need to be approved by at least one recruiter. Impressing recruiters is your gateway to hiring managers and job interview – but what exactly do recruiters want to see in a CV? This latest guide from StandOut CV shows how recruiters read your CV and what steps you can take to adapt your own CV in order to give them what they want.
Firstly recruiters must be persuaded to open your CV with a strong cover note and then they will perform a quick scan of your CV to ensure that it is worth reading in full. Ensure that yours has a slick and navigable format to pass the initial scan test. Recruiters will mainly focus on your current role so be sure to pack it with plenty of detail to show them the overall goal of the role, where you sit within the firm and any major quantifiable achievements you have made.
Infographic by: standout-cv.com
Firstly recruiters must be persuaded to open your CV with a strong cover note and then they will perform a quick scan of your CV to ensure that it is worth reading in full. Ensure that yours has a slick and navigable format to pass the initial scan test. Recruiters will mainly focus on your current role so be sure to pack it with plenty of detail to show them the overall goal of the role, where you sit within the firm and any major quantifiable achievements you have made.
Infographic by: standout-cv.com
