How to Perfect Your CV Today

by Startacus Admin
Working on your side hustle and still applying for jobs? You'll need to perfect your CV - these tips will help you do just that.
If your startup is still very much at the side hustle stage, you will still need to ensure that your CV is up to date and fully reflective of your skills and experience.
After all, a CV will provide a potential employer with a first impression of who you are and what you can do. It serves as an opportunity to present yourself in a positive light and potentially open the door to an exciting new career.
Unfortunately, many people make the mistake of submitting an average CV that fails to showcase their experience, qualifications, achievements and hard work ethic.
To ensure multiple hiring managers invite you for an interview in the near future, read this top advice on how to perfect your CV today.
Redraft Your Information
An employer will want to quickly identify why you are an interesting candidate for a vacancy. For this reason, you must aim to clearly and succinctly present the facts about who you are, what you have done and what you can do for their business.
Always use plain English and avoid using annoying jargon and clichés, as they will think you are wasting their valuable time. So, stick to facts, figures and achievements for no more than two pages, which could persuade them to invite you for an interview.
Improve the Layout and Appearance
A CV’s presentation can be just as important as its content. To encourage a hiring manager to read the document from start to finish, you must aim to evenly space each item on the page and separate long paragraphs with line breaks. You could also capture their attention by using bullet points rather than writing sentences.
The font you choose can also make your CV either aesthetically pleasing or hard to look at. So, avoid the likes of Times New Roman and select a cleaner font, such as Arial, Tahoma or Verdana. It is a small change that could make a big difference to your CV.
Feature a Great Personal Statement
A personal statement will allow you to introduce yourself to a potential employer. To prove you are the right person for the job, you must effectively highlight your experience, extensive skill set and soft skills, which should prove there is no better person for the job opening. Including your side hustle on your CV can be a great way of helping you to stand out as a candidate.
If, however, you don’t know how to successfully sell yourself, it might be worthwhile turning to PurpleCV - the CV Writing Professionals, rather than settling for an average CV that fails to stand out from the crowd. PurpleCV can showcase your key skills and professional attributes, which could increase the likelihood of you securing an interview and a position at a company.
Tailor a CV to a Job Opportunity
Increase the likelihood of being invited to an interview by tailoring your CV to a job opportunity. Not only must you thoroughly read the job description, but you should visit a company’s website to identify their:
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Vision
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Language
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Goals
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Projects
By familiarizing yourself with a business, you will be able to create a CV that will blow them away.
If you send a template CV over to a prospective employer, don’t be surprised if the phone doesn’t ring or you receive zero interview invites in your inbox.
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Published on: 21st December 2020
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